Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation distributes more than $5 million annually to students across our state to support higher education and career training.

Scholarships range from $2,000 to $20,000, and many awards are renewable each year. Opportunities are available for high school seniors, college students, graduate students, career and technical students, adult learners returning to school, and students enrolled in Comprehensive Transition Programs.

For the Central Oklahoma ASHRAE Scholarship for HVACR Engineering Degree Programs, the application deadline is December 3, 2025. Additional scholarships are available on their website, so please check the details carefully for deadlines.

Award notifications begin in Spring 2026, with most decisions released in May 2026. All funding supports the 2026–2027 academic year, and awards are paid directly to your college. If you receive a scholarship, you will be notified by mail or email.

Start your application here at OCCF.org/Scholarships!

NobleReach Scholars National Fellowship

NobleReach connects exceptional university students with transformative government placements in artificial intelligence, computing and cybersecurity, business process innovation, and materials and manufacturing. Scholars don’t just observe—they lead projects, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of public service.

Participants are placed in compensated, mission-driven positions with federal, state, and local government agencies and other organizations advancing the public good. They take part in a two-week professional development bootcamp in Washington, D.C., receive an $18,000 scholarship stipend to support program participation, and benefit from yearlong mentorship and professional development.

Eligibility highlights:

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained (or expected) between December 2022 and August 2026

• Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA

• Demonstrated interest or experience in one of four strategic domains: Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Innovation, Computing & Cybersecurity, or Materials & Manufacturing

• U.S. citizen or authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

• Willingness to relocate within the U.S. for placement

Applications for the 2026 cohort are due December 10, 2025.

For more information, please see the attached information, or visit https://noblereach.org/talent-opportunities/noblereach-scholars-program/

2026 SmithGroup Design a Better Future Scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2026 SmithGroup Design a Better Future Scholarship program. The scholarship's mission is to create a more inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. Students committed to advancing inclusion in the design industry are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship provides a one-time award of $6,000 to five students studying either architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning or engineering, to help offset their tuition. Each recipient will also serve as a paid summer intern at any SmithGroup office in the United States where their discipline is located.

The deadline for applications is Monday, December 8, 2025. Please share this scholarship opportunity with faculty, staff and students at your institution to encourage eligible students to apply.
Further information about the scholarship, eligibility and requirements is available in the application portal. Learn more here. 

2026-2027 ACEC Research Institute Scholarship Portal is Open

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Research Institute is the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership dedicated to creating a more sustainable, safe, secure, and technically advanced built environment.  Through research, forecasts, trend analysis, and academic scholarships, the Institute provides insights and strategies that strengthen and elevate the engineering profession.

Through the ACEC Research Institutes online scholarship portal, qualified students can access more than 100 scholarships totaling nearly $1 million in awards.  These include a $5,000 scholarship specifically designated for students from Oklahoma, as well as various merit and need-based opportunities.

Students complete one application through the portal, which will automatically match them with all scholarships for which they qualify.  Application deadlines vary, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

This opportunity is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Click here to apply.  The application deadline for MOST scholarships is March 13, 2026!