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πŸ’° East Central University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
10
In-State Awards
$1,500-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$6,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 28 ACT

East Central University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 28 ACT. Against tuition of $16,110, students receiving the largest award pay about $1,110 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at East Central University

Tuition & fees
$16,110
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$1,110/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $8,516), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on East Central University's website
Visit School Website β†’

Automatic merit scholarships at East Central University β€” no separate application

10 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Achievement Scholar
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
Amount * Tuition:$6,000 ($750 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 605 and Up
πŸ“‹ Awarded based upon point total formula: (High School Cumulative GPA x 100) + (ACT Composite Score x 10). Source β†—
Academic Distinction Scholar
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
Amount * Tuition:$8,000 ($1,000 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 640 and Up
πŸ“‹ Awarded based upon point total formula: (High School Cumulative GPA x 100) + (ACT Composite Score x 10). Source β†—
Academic ECU Scholar
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Amount * Tuition:$2,000 ($250 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * Below 566
πŸ“‹ Awarded based upon point total formula: (High School Cumulative GPA x 100) + (ACT Composite Score x 10). Source β†—
Academic Excellence Scholar
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Amount * Tuition:$4,000 ($500 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 567 and Up
πŸ“‹ Awarded based upon point total formula: (High School Cumulative GPA x 100) + (ACT Composite Score x 10). Source β†—
ASAP Scholarship - single award
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Amount * $3,500 Scholarship ($1000 for tuition & $750 for housing for fall and spring semesters).
Eligibility: Eligibility * First Time ECU Student (Freshman, Transfer, or International). Returning and Current ECU students aren't eligible. * You must be enrolled full-time which is at least 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students. * You must live on campus in the residence hall. * You must have a job and work at least 10 hours per week. * Scholarships will be awarded closer to the start of the semester and we will confirm that you have met these conditions before the scholarship is awarded. * Apply here!
How to apply: ["enroll full-time (12 credit hours undergraduate)", "live on campus in residence hall", "work at least 10 hours per week", "apply via https://apply.ecok.edu/register/ASAP"]
πŸ“‹ Scholarship awarded closer to start of semester after verifying requirements. Source β†—
Baccalaureate Scholarship - institutional benefits
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 30+
Amount * Tuition: Full Tuition * Room: $11,000 ($1,375 x 8 semesters) * Cash Award: $14,000 ($1,750 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * Minimum 30 ACT on national ACT test **and** minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA. _(Limited Number Available)_
How to apply: ["Minimum 30 ACT and minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA"]
πŸ“‹ Limited number available. Source β†—
Governor's Scholarship - institutional benefits
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
Requirements
ACT 28+
Amount * Tuition:$12,000 ($1,500 x 8 semesters) * Room: $11,000 ($1,375 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 28+ on a national ACT
How to apply: ["28+ on a national ACT"]
Source β†—
Institutional Nominee Award - institutional benefits
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+
Amount * Tuition: Full Tuition * Room: $11,000 ($1,375 x 8 semesters) * Cash Award: $12,800 ($1,600 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * Achieve one of the following: * Minimum 30 on the ACT or SAT equivalent * Minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA and either top 4% or rank of #1 or #2 in graduating class * Minimum 3.8 unweighted GAP and 28 ACT or SAT equivalent _(Limited Number Available)_
How to apply: ["Minimum 30 on the ACT or SAT equivalent (one path)", "OR Minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA and either top 4% or rank #1 or #2", "OR Minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA and 28 ACT or SAT equivalent"]
πŸ“‹ Limited number available. Source β†—
OBW merit & need-based scholarships (pooled awards)
* All applicants are automatically considered for merit- and need-based scholarships. * Over $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded during the week. * Members of the winning team will each receive a laptop.
How to apply: ["submit application via provided form, email, fax, or mail", "student evaluation form and recommendation required"]
Source β†—
Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award - institutional benefits
Amount * Tuition: Full Tuition * Room: $11,000 ($1,375 x 8 semesters) * Cash Award: $22,800 ($2,850 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 99.5 percentile on national ACT/SAT.
How to apply: ["99.5 percentile on national ACT/SAT", "apply via provided okcollegestart link"]
Source β†—

Other scholarships at East Central University (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

ECU Foundation Scholarships
May be combined with ECU scholarships. Oklahoma residency is not required.
How to apply: ["apply via ECU Foundation scholarship page"]
Source β†—
OCU Merit Scholarship (news)
$15,000/yr
Shiloh Renes, a 2007 graduate of East Central University, has been named the recipient of a $15,000 Merit Scholarship from the Oklahoma City University School of Law for the 2008-09 school year.
Source β†—
Honors Scholarship - full honors tuition
Amount * Tuition: $14,000 ($1,750 x 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * Minimum 3.5 GPA High School, ACT score of 24+ or 12+ college credit hours with a 3.5 GPA, separate interview, and application. * Apply here!
How to apply: ["minimum 3.5 high school GPA or 12+ college credit hours with 3.5 GPA", "ACT score of 24+ (or 12+ college credits alternative)", "separate interview and application (apply via honors application link)"]
Source β†—
President's Leadership Class - initial award
$1,500/yr
Amount * Tuition: $1,500 ($750 x 2 semesters) * Additional $4,500 ($750 x 6 semesters) after successful completion of PLC * Room: $1,500 ($750 x 2 semesters)
Eligibility: Eligibility * 500 and Up AND successful interview. _(Limited Number Available)_ * Apply here!
How to apply: ["successful interview", "apply via program page", "limited number available"]
Source β†—
Teacher's Promise - total award
$6,000 total
Amount: Up to $6,000 total ($750 per semester for up to 8 semesters)
Eligibility: Available exclusively to dependents of Oklahoma public school teachers.
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at East Central University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about East Central University scholarships

How much merit aid does East Central University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$15,000/yr. East Central University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at East Central University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 28 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does East Central University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$15,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at East Central University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 93% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at East Central University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at East Central University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with East Central University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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