Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA):
Here are some useful links to help understand the FAFSA process. The FAFSA opens Dec. 1st.
Scholarships:
Here are some resources to browse and apply for scholarships. This list will update as information becomes available.
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The $6,000 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship is awarded to one high school senior annually each fall. The recipient is selected by Members of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame based on the student’s academic achievement, civic involvement, volunteerism, and extracurricular activities.
Deadline: October 18th
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For nearly 50 years, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has been making higher education possible for Oklahoma students! Each spring, students in grades 9-12 test their knowledge of Oklahoma's history through the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition to earn cash scholarships or tuition grants. At least 10 scholarships are available in each of Oklahoma's 77 counties.
Deadline: February 23rd
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Several scholarships offered: Engineers of the Future, Leadership Summit, Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives, and Luck of the Draw.
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The Chant Thompson Legacy Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors attending a NACCAP member high school and planning to attend a NACCAP member college or university. $1,000 non-renewable. Funds will be distributed directly to the college/university after NACCAP receives verification of student enrollment at a NACCAP member school. SWCS is a NACCAP member. (North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals)
Deadline: March 15th
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Our school participates every year in the Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition. Students are eligible to apply.
Deadline: March 15
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$2500 Scholarship
Deadline: March 26
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This scholarship requires a resume of school and community activities. You may pick up an application in the office or print one online.
Deadline: March 29th, 2024
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$1000 Scholarship.
Deadline is April 17th.
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Candidates for an award from the Foundation should show achievement in their educational studies, leadership, personal responsibility and character. The awards are targeted to assist those who have worked hard and contributed in providing for their own financial needs while maintaining a solid academic record. Value: Up to $10,000.
Deadline: April 30th
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SWCS $1500 freshman year only scholarship for a student who attends a Christian college
Deadline: April 24th
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SWCS $2500 freshman year only scholarship
Deadline: April 24th
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SWCS $1000 scholarship freshman year only for a student who demonstrates a heart to serve in missions
Deadline: April 24th
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The $5000 scholarship runs each year from June 1st through May 31st.
The drawing winner of the scholarship is selected at random and The Christian Connector, Inc. reserves the right to change the random drawing selection process at any point. Individuals must meet the guidelines in order to be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Deadline: May 31st
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Students who graduate from SWCS with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 19 or higher are eligible for a $4000 per year scholarship.
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Students who have taken dual credit with CCU are eligible to receive a $1250 per year scholarship.
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Scholarship database for Oklahoma philanthropists
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State Department of Education scholarship database
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OK database of scholarships based on deadlines and categories
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Complete tasks for college admission and earn a chance to receive a scholarship. Starts Junior year.
Here is a list of scholarship previous students have earned here at SWCS:
- Shelter Insurance
- Crosslands Construction
- Southwest Covenant
- Weokie Foundation
- True Sky Scholarship
- Oklahoma Elks Major Project
- Yukon Chamber of Commerce
- Oklahoma Rural Water Foundation
- Church Scholarship
- Tribal Scholarship
- Oklahoma State Fair
- Mortgage Companies
- South OKC Rotary Club
- Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial
- Foundation On Education
- The Oklahoman and Jim Thorpe Foundation
- Military Reserves, ROTC and National Guard
- Oklahoma Hall of Fame
- Professional Loadmaster's Association
- Local political party chapters
Consider your personal circumstances and businesses that you and your family associate with for scholarship opportunities such as the following:
- Local banks, businesses, insurance companies and social clubs
- Military - Active and Veterans
- Ethnic heritage
- Specific majors or career paths offer incentives to pursue area
- Health backgrounds
- Family circumstances such as adoption and foster care