Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship

After the application period has closed for the year, the information will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and each applicant will be notified during the summer as to whether you are a finalist for an award. Finalist will be required to provide additional information including a more in depth 500 word count essay, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript. In addition they will be required to conduct an in-person interview with the Board of Directors. Each finalist will receive an email with instructions for completing the process.

After all finalists have been interviewed, the Board of Directors will determine award recipients for the upcoming school year.  All finalists will be notified of their status soon after the completion of the interviews.  More information about the final selection process will be provided during the interview.

Important Information

It is very important to understand the criteria the board will use for this selection process. The student’s GPA, ACT and/or SAT test scores and their expected major area of study are very important. We look at these awards as an investment in our recipients and the future of Oklahoma.

The expectation of our ultimate award winners is that they will graduate with an undergraduate degree within 5 years of entering the school they enrolled in as a first time award winner from that school.  Additionally, they will have completed the degree in the major area of study provided to the board during this application process.

The academic record each applicant provides is taken as an indicator of whether we feel they can achieve these expectations.  Please do not complete an application if you cannot meet this minimum requirement.

ACT scores of less than 25 will not be considered for those students attending a 4 year college or university

The minimum ACT score for OSUIT applicants is 17.

Eligibility

First time applicants must:

• Be a continuous resident of the state of Oklahoma for the past six (6) years.
• Be graduating from an Oklahoma High School or are completing or have completed the Oklahoma High School requirements through Homeschool activities in 2025.
• Be entering an accredited Oklahoma College, University or Technical school from the list on the application page on a full-time basis for the first time in the Fall of 2025 in pursuit of a 4 year undergraduate degree from the College or University or an appropriate degree from a Technical school such as Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
• Have a minimum ACT score of 25 for those planning to attend a 4-year college or University.
• Have a minimum ACT score of 17 for those planning to attend Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee.
• Graduate students and less than full time students are NOT eligible for an award.