University of Oklahoma
African and African American Studies Scholarship Application
This application allows students to apply for several scholarships offered by the African and African American Studies program, including the Wayne C. Thompson Scholarship, the Ashlee T. Madison Scholarship, and the Raymond Gary Scholarship.
Award
Varies
Deadline
February 1 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due February 1 – next cycle expected
African and African American Studies
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Open to students interested in or pursuing African and African American Studies
- For the Wayne C. Thompson Scholarship, preference is given to students with an interest in the African Diaspora
What you'll need
- List of all awards, scholarships, and honors
- List of all participation in community service
- Two letters of recommendation (recommender names and email addresses required)
- Wayne C. Thompson Scholarship Essay (at least 300 words): "detailing why you should receive the scholarship. Also, this scholarship gives preference to students with interest in the African Diaspora. If you are interested in this topic, please discuss in your essay, as well."
- Ashlee T. Madison Scholarship Essay (at least 300 words): "detailing why you should receive the scholarship."
- Raymond Gary Scholarship Essay (at least 250 words): "detailing why you should receive the scholarship."
How to apply
- Access the University of Oklahoma scholarship portal at the provided URL.
- Complete the supplemental questions, listing honors, awards, and community service.
- Write and upload the required essay(s) for the specific scholarship(s) you wish to apply for (Wayne C. Thompson, Ashlee T. Madison, and/or Raymond Gary).
- Provide the names and email addresses for two recommenders.
- Complete the Letter of Recommendation Waiver.
- Save and submit the application by the deadline.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://ou.academicworks.com/opportunities/23539
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