Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

UNDERGRADUATE (FRESHMAN) SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES
The University of Oklahoma is happy to announce the updated scholarship amounts for Fall 2025 and beyond.  Scholarship amounts and criteria are shown below:

SCHOLARSHIP	AWARD AMOUNT	QUALIFICATIONS
SAT & ACT Based Awards
Award of Excellence	$68,000 ($17,000 per year x 4 years)	31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater)
Distinguished Scholar	$60,000 ($15,000 per year x 4 years)	29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT
University Scholarship	$52,000 ($13,000 per year x 4 years)	28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT
Academic Achievement Award	$44,000 ($11,000 per year x 4 years)	26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT
Non-Resident Merit Award	$36,000 ($9,000 per year x 4 years)	24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT
Test-Optional Awards
Scholarships are also offered to test-optional students based on a holistic review of the application, with the highest weight given to academic rigor and high school performance.

 

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Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships

This list represents some of the general, university-centralized freshman scholarships for fall 2025, but is not all-inclusive. Admitted students will be offered the highest scholarship listed in the chart below based on their qualifications. Test-optional applicants will also be considered for scholarships based on a holistic review of their application. Students cannot receive more than one of these merit-based awards. Students may also qualify for additional need-based financial resources and are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Scholarship	Award Amount	Qualifications
National Merit Finalist	$132,400	National Merit Finalist
National Merit Semifinalist	$64,000 ($16,000 x 4 years)	Be named a National Merit Semifinalist and have a 3.5 GPA. Students who advance to Finalist standing and name OU as their college choice by April 30 are eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Finalist package.
Award of Excellence	$68,000 ($17,000 x 4 years)	31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank
Distinguished Scholar	$60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years)	29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank
University Scholarship	$52,000 ($13,000 x 4 years)	28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank
Academic Achievement	$44,000 ($11,000 x 4 years)	26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank
Honor Award	$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)	26 ACT or 1230 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA
Merit Award	$36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years)	24-25 ACT or  1160-1220 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank

https://www.ou.edu/admissions/affordability/scholarships#intlfreshman 
Max: 17000 annual/ $1469993 for full program