The Finish Line Scholarship: The purpose of this award is to assist undergraduate students in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences who have made significant progress toward their degree but are having serious financial constraints preventing them from enrolling in the final course(s) toward degree completion.  The application can be found on the scholarship website and by searching using the keyword "Finish."

The Holly and Garry Gilbert Safeguarding the Public Interest Scholarship: The purpose for this award is: Supporting tuition, fees, books and other costs associated with undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences whose body of work exemplifies and is instrumental in safeguarding the public interest through journalistic forms of art, storytelling, and reporting. The application for this scholarship can also be found on the scholarship website and by searching using the keyword "Safeguarding."

Additional scholarships may be available through various academic departments and units on campus. OU offers and renews awards at its sole and absolute discretion; offers and renewals are contingent upon the availability of funds and continuation of the programs. For a complete list of university-wide scholarships click here.

The department recognizes outstanding student achievements in scholarship and leadership with three annual awards, described below. All department majors are eligible for these awards, which are presented each spring at the department's annual awards luncheon. To view our department awards click here.