RSU Bulletin 2006-2007

Rogers State University offers many types of scholarships based on merit and talent. Applications are available in the Office of Enrollment Management. Early application is encouraged, with a priority deadline of March 1. Honors and President's Leadership Class are due February 1. Students should also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Application screening will begin in March of each year for selection into the succeeding fall semester’s class of scholars. If more than one scholarship is offered to a student, the student will receive an award for the highest amount.

1.	Tuition Waiver Scholarships
	RSU offers a wide variety of scholarships based on merit or financial need to help students defray the cost of a college education.
	Merit-based scholarships at RSU are based on academic performance demon-strated by high school grades or ACT scores.
	In addition to scholastic accomplishments, scholarships also are awarded on the basis of leadership potential, major area of interest, or financial need. Scholarships are available for students who plan to pursue either a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree at RSU.
2.	Foundation Scholarships
	Rogers State University Foundation offers a variety of scholarships including endowed scholarships, Sarkeys Scholarships, Phillips Petroleum Co. Opportunity Scholarships, unrestricted scholarships, and restricted scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donations from alumni and other gifts to the RSU Foundation and vary in amount according to need and funding available.
3.	Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program
	The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education offers the Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program. Nominees are submitted by the President of Rogers State University based on an ACT or SAT score that falls within the 99.5 to 100 percentile levels. Also, nomination may be based on applicant’s exceptional academic achievement as evidenced by a number of factors including grade point average, class rank, national awards, scholastic achievements, or honors.