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This generous scholarship includes membership in the prestigious President’s Leadership Class, which is a carefully selected cohort of distinguished scholars joined together to participate in a structured academic and co-curricular living/learning experience. During this four-year program, Native American students participate in creative learning activities combined with both Native and non-Native campus and community service opportunities.

After all federal and state grants have been applied, the American Indian Scholarship covers for 8 semesters:

• The remaining tuition up to the block pricing structure of 12-16 credit hours
• University designated standard rooms
• Meal Plan C or Meal Plan L

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The ÐßÐßÊÓƵLeads Scholarship is available to first-year students immediately graduating from high school who show strong leadership skills. Students must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA. The $1,000 award will be offered to 10 incoming first-year students and is stackable on top of other awards.

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OCU University’s Clara Luper Scholarship program honors this ÐßÐßÊÓƵ civil rights leader by providing a private college education to deserving students. Scholars from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds with demonstrated financial need continue Luper’s legacy of commitment to high academic achievement and community service.

This generous scholarship includes block tuition, standard room and board, and membership in the prestigious President's Leadership Class, which is comprised of distinguished scholars who participate in an academic and co-curricular living/learning experience. This award is available for a total of four years (eight consecutive semesters) with the caveat that scholarship recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and fully participate in the program. 

After all federal and state grants have been applied, the Clara Luper Scholarship covers for 8 semesters:

• The remaining tuition up to the block pricing structure of 12-16 credit hours
• University-designated standard rooms 
• Meal Plan C or Meal Plan L

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The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with the Meinders School of Business and OCU University to provide a full-tuition scholarship to five qualified Chickasaw students. Scholarship recipients will enter into the Native American Business Scholars Academy and take part in an innovative, highly engaging academic experience. 

Activities include:

• Seminars and workshops focusing on Native American business issues.
• Academic internships and mentorships.
• Networking opportunities with local business leaders.
• Community-service activities.

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Strong preference is given to Methodist students who exhibit excellent leadership qualities, involvement within their local congregation and community, or attended LEAD Camp (formerly CYME). Examples also include but are not limited to: providing leadership within worship services, mission trips, youth groups, children’s ministry, camping ministry, VBS, CCYM, etc. Leadership in school, community, and work experience will also be considered. Applicants must be able to understand the meaning of servant leadership and be able to articulate their faith (applicants may be asked to submit short answers to the question for the scholarship committee to fulfill this requirement).

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The Bishop’s Scholarship provides up to the full cost of tuition for four years for eligible applicants. 

• Be a first-year student admitted to OCU University by Dec. 15.
• Hold membership in a United Methodist Church.
• Obtain a recommendation from the senior pastor or youth minister of the student's church.
• Maintain full-time enrollment in the Wimberly School of Religion.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Reside in campus housing first-year through fourth year in college.
• Be active and provide leadership for the campus Religious Life programs, including weekly chapel services.
• Plan to pursue a career in service to the church and community.

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