Endowed Scholarships

Allen Family Scholar Leader Scholarship Fund

The Jack Allen Family established this scholarship in 1997. This is a scholarship that can be renewed for up to four years. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Bess Allen Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established by friends and family in 1979 in memory of Bess Allen who was a member of the School of Business faculty. This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, and need.

Christopher Anderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Christopher Anderson’s family endowed this scholarship in 2008. This scholarship supports full-time, out-of-state students enrolled in the Spears School of Business.

Steven E. Ashby Memorial Fund

Mr. Harold Ashby bequeathed money to the School of Business in 1998 to establish a scholarship in memory of his son, Steven E. Ashby. This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and need.

Burl Austin Accounting Scholarship

Dr. John C. Rich established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit a junior, senior or Master's level student who has a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and their permanent residence is located in either the State of Oklahoma or the State of Kansas.

Austin Internal Audit

The Austin Internal Audit scholarship was established by friends of Mr. Burl Austin at his retirement to benefit a deserving student in the School of Accounting.

John T. & Beverly Bale Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2001 by friends and family to honor Dr. Bale upon his retirement from OSU and the School of Business. Dr. Bale served many years as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. Need is a priority for this scholarship, and achievement is also a factor.

Bank of America Scholar Leader Scholarship

This scholarship was originally established by Boatman’s National Bank of Oklahoma in 1996. Boatman’s was purchased by Bank of America in 2000, and the name of the scholarship was changed at that time. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing.

Barclay Family Endowed Scholarship

Tom K. Barclay established this scholarship in 2014 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business residing in Oklahoma whose grade point average is within a range of 2.75 - 3.25.

Arlene White Barnes Scholarship in Business

Ann Ervin established this scholarship in 2011 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business.

Robert A. Bass Memorial Scholarship

R. Russell Bass created this scholarship to honor the memory of his father, Robert Bass, in 1990. This scholarship is designed to support students working on a Masters of Science in Telecommunications Management.

Russell H. & Florence J. Baugh Scholarship

Florence Baugh established this scholarship in 1991 in memory of her husband Russell H. Baugh. Dr. Baugh was a Professor Emeritus and long-time former Head of the Department of Economics. This is an Economics Department scholarship, which is designed to help the School of Business attract and retain high-potential freshmen from Oklahoma who are interested in majoring in economics.

BKD, LLP Accounting Scholarship

BKD, LLP established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time student at OSU that is majoring in the School of Accounting.

Chip and Kimberly Blagg Endowed Scholar Leader Scholarship

Chip and Kimberly Blagg established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit an incoming freshman student for up to four years of continuous enrollment as an undergraduate.

Craig & Paula Boelte Scholarship in Accounting

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

J.H. and J.L. Boggs Scholarship

Dr. James Boggs worked for OSU for 48 years as first a faculty member and then an administrator. He earned both his bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from OSU. This scholarship was created in 1991 to attract high-achieving freshmen to the Spears School of Business and to retain this student during his/her matriculation.

Armon H. Bost Graduate Scholarship

Midwesco Industries, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma endowed this scholarship in 1990. This scholarship was designed to support graduate students who are working on their Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Economics and are residents of Oklahoma. Recipients must be employed, have financial need, and demonstrate scholastic and leadership ability.

Karl G. and Carol A. Bovee Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Karl and Carol Bovee in 2011. This scholarship is for full-time finance majors who earn at least a 2.8 GPA.

Olin D. Branstetter Memorial Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Olin R. Branstetter established this scholarship in memory of their son, Olin D. Branstetter, in 1995. This scholarship is designed to assist students who are working their way through school and who do not qualify for other need-based financial aid.

David W. Brown & Karen Bale-Brown Endowed Business Scholarship

David W. Brown and Karen Bale-Brown created this scholarship to support full-time business students who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and have documented financial need.

Judson and Mary Bryan Endowed Scholarship Fund

In 2000, Mary Bryan endowed this scholarship. This scholarship is geared towards students who are working their way through school and also have a strong academic record.

Robert Buford Endowed Scholarship

Bob Buford created this scholarship in 2001 for students majoring in Finance Risk Management. Recipients are required to maintain a strong GPA while receiving this scholarship.

Robert & Martha Buford Scholar Leader Endowment Fund

Bob Buford set up this scholarship in 2001 to supplement the Scholar Leader Program. This is a multi-year scholarship for high achieving students. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Robert Buford Scholar Leader Scholarship

Bob Buford set up this scholarship in 2001 to supplement the Scholar/Leader Program. This is a multi-year scholarship for high achieving students. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Burris Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Edward C. Burris by his family and friends in 1971. Dr. Burris was an associate dean for the School of Business for over two decades and made many contributions to the college’s development. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership, and need.

The Buster Family Scholarship Fund

Heather Shea, who graduated from the Spears School of Business in 1996 with a degree in management, established this scholarship in 2009. Recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership experience and financial need.

Mary Sue Butler Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mary Sue Butler-Clyne established this scholarship in 2003. This scholarship gives first preference to Native American students and is designed to support students who are involved in activities and display academic achievement and financial need.

Jeff & Vickie Carr Endowed Scholarship in Accounting

Jeff and Vickie Carr established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business that is engaged in a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

John B. & Nancy S. Cathey Endowed Scholarship Fund

The criteria for this scholarship are participation in leadership activities, a strong academic record, and financial need.

E. Virginia Charlson Endowed Scholarship

George W. Charlson endowed this scholarship in 2011 to support students who have one or more parents who are serving or who have previously served in a branch of the United States military.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Business Scholars Program for Rural Oklahomans Fund

The Chesapeake Energy Corporation set up this scholarship in the spring of 2009 to support students from rural communities who exhibit financial need and leadership ability. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing.

Robert & Barbara Chitwood Scholar Leader Scholarship

Robert and Barbara Chitwood established this scholarship in 1994. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

R. Chitwood Endowment Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Choctaw Nation Business & Leadership Endowed Scholarship

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma created this scholarship in 2015 to help full-time business students who are juniors or seniors, maintain a 3.0 or greater GPA, and are verified citizens of the Choctaw Nation.

Stephen C. Clark Endowed Scholarship

Stephen C. Clark endowed this scholarship in 2012 to assist incoming freshmen business students.

Cole & Reed, P.C. Scholarship

Cole & Reed, P.C. established this scholarship in 2011 to benefit a full-time student enrolled in the School of Accounting.

Craig Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Howard and Grace Coleman established this scholarship in 1986 in memory of their son, Craig Michael Coleman. Academic achievement and involvement in leadership activities are the deciding factors for this scholarship.

ConocoPhillips Legacy Scholarship in Accounting

ConocoPhillips established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting.

Cudd Scholarship

William Haskell Cudd, a graduate of the School of Accounting, established this scholarship in 1984. This scholarship supports students majoring in Accounting.

Richard Dalton Endowed Scholarship

Richard Dalton established this scholarship in 2005 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business.

Deloitte Foundation Scholarship Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Robert H. Donaldson Scholarship

Mr. Robert H. Donaldson bequeathed the funds for this scholarship to the School of Business in 1986. This scholarship recognizes students who display outstanding academic achievement and demonstrate leadership and need.

Don & Cheri Doty Scholar Leader Scholarship

Donald and Cheri Doty established this scholarship in 1995. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Sarah Irene Dudley Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Sarah Irene Dudley by Robert, Loretta, and Bobby Sandmeyer in 1987. This scholarship supports female students who are majoring in MIS or MSCS, maintain good grades, and have financial need.

Karen Thomason Dugger Endowed Scholarship for the William S. Spears School of Business

Karen T. Dugger established this scholarship in 2009 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business.

Edwin Glover Internal Audit Scholarship Fund

Friends of the School of Accounting established this scholarship in 2008 to benefit a full-time student enrolled in the School of Accounting.

William Frank Eichor Spears School of Business Endowment

Cynthia Goldberg, Susan Scharf and Michael Scharf established this scholarship in 2014 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business that has an average grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

C. Eitel Endowment Fund

Charles Eitel graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1971. He established this scholarship for students majoring in Marketing.

Sheila M. and David C. Ellis SSB Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship

Sheila and David Ellis established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time undergraduate student at OSU in the Entrepreneurship program at the Spears School of Business.

Sheila M. & David C. Ellis SSB Finance Endowed Scholarship

Sheila and David Ellis established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time undergraduate student at OSU in the Finance program at the Spears School of Business.

Lucas Elwell Scholarship for International Studies

Lucas Elwell established this scholarship in 2014 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business. The recipient must have completed a study abroad program or be participating in a study abroad program in the current semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

Ernst & Young Endowed PPA Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students in the Accounting PPA program.

ExxonMobil Controllers Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was created through the efforts of several donors in 2004. This scholarship supports students working on their Masters in Business Administration who have outstanding grades and are very involved in clubs and organizations. In order for second-year MBA students to qualify for this scholarship, they must have had distinguished accomplishments during their first year in the graduate program.

Farnsworth Graduate Fellowship

Mr. Robert Farnsworth earned his undergraduate degree in marketing from OSU in 1971. He is currently the CEO of PlayCore, and has maintained an active interface with OSU and the Spears School of Business over the past several years. Robert and Linda Farnsworth established this fellowship in 2010 to support full time graduate students pursuing their MBAs. Preference is given to married students with financial need.

Linda & Richard Farris Graduate Assistant Fellowship in Memory of William Lewis Zimmerman for SSB

Linda and Richard Farris established this fellowship in 2012, in memory of William Lewis Zimmerman, to provide needed instructional experience for graduate students, increasing their future employment option.

Fisher Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Carroll Fisher established this scholarship in 2007. This scholarship gives preference to the students with the greatest financial need who also have strong leadership skills and good grades.

Joe W. Fowler Endowed Scholarship Fund

Tom and Mary Beadles established these scholarships in 2001. Tom graduated OSU in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mary graduated the same year with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. These scholarships honor the namesakes of respected professors who were mentors to Tom. The Beadles are passionate about helping students have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. Their scholarships support business students who maintain a 3.0 GPA with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.

H. Russell Frans & Roma J. Frans Endowed Scholarship in Accounting

Sandra Siegfried established this scholarship in 2014 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business and must have declared major in Accounting.

Alan G. Franz Memorial Scholarship

JoAnn D. Franz established this scholarship in 1986 to support students who exhibit the potential to succeed, academic achievement, and need.

Frontier Federal Scholarship

The Frontier Federal Savings and Loan Association of Stillwater established this scholarship in 1978. This scholarship supports Oklahoma residents who demonstrate leadership, good character, and need.

Tony Galindo Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Spears School of Business established this scholarship in 2012 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the School of Entrepreneurship.

Lloyd L. Garrison Scholarship

Lloyd L. Garrison established this scholarship in 1985. Leadership, academic achievement, and need are important factors in qualifying for this scholarship.

Duane V. and Lois B. Geis Endowed Scholarship

Duane and Lois Geis established this scholarship in 2000. This scholarship is designed to support students who are involved in leadership activities and maintain an acceptable GPA.

Fred and Janice Gibson Endowed Scholarship in Spears School of Business

Fred and Janice Gibson created this scholarship in 2012 to support incoming freshmen students with high GPAs, financial need, and leadership and community service experience for four years provided the students continue to fulfill the requirements.

William "Bill" Glasco Scholarship in Accounting

Bill Glasco established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time student at OSU in the Spears School of Business majoring in accounting.

Gary & Becki Goetz Endowed Scholarship Fund

Gary and Becki Goetz established this scholarship in 2003 to benefit a non-traditional student with either full-time or part-time status.

Robert Allan Goodbary Scholarship

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Gavan & Kathy M. Goss Scholarship

Gavan and Kathy Goss established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit a full-time undergraduate student in the School of Accounting with financial need.

E.W. Gray Endowed Scholarship in Accounting

E. William Gray established this scholarship in 2012 to benefit a full-time student in the accounting program in Spears Business.

Gordon and Nancy Greer Scholar Leader Scholarship

Gordon and Nancy Greer established this scholarship in 1997 to benefit an incoming freshman for up to four years.

Grigsby Family Endowed Scholarship

Jennifer Grigsby established this scholarship in 2011 to benefit a full time student majoring in accounting at the Spears School of Business.

Wayne Grovenburg Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 2000 by family and friends in memory of Wayne Grovenberg, an employee of Data-Tronics Corp. in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This scholarship is designed to support students majoring in MIS, MSCS, or Computer Science who maintain an acceptable GPA. Need is not a factor for this scholarship.

James and Catsy Gunn Endowed Scholarship in Accounting

James and Catsy Gunn established this scholarship in 2015 to encourage academic excellence in the School of Accounting. The scholarship will be awarded to a senior level student whose academic performance reflects a high likelihood of successfully achieving a degree in Accounting.

B. Curtis Hamm Endowed Scholarship

B. Curtis Hamm established this scholarship in 2004 to support undergraduate Marketing majors and MBA students who have strong leadership skills and high academic achievement. Dr. Hamm, a long time professor in the School of Business, was a strong supporter of the school.

B.F. Harrison Scholarship Fund

Kenneth Hurst and friends and family of Professor B.F. Harrison created this scholarship in honor of Dr. Harrison upon his retirement from OSU in 1962. Recipients of this scholarship must be majoring in accounting.

James and Joan Harrison Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was set up by James and Joan Harrison in 2002. This is an MSIS scholarship designed for MSIS majors who do well academically and have financial need.

Andrew Benjamin Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Fund

Terry and Brenda Hawkins established this scholarship in 2009 to benefit a full-time junior or senior in the Spears School of Business that exhibit leadership skills and has a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Audra Renee Hedden Endowed Scholarship Fund

Margaret Carol Hedden endowed this scholarship in honor of her daughter, Audra Renee Hedden, in 2001. The criteria for this scholarship are financial need and a strong academic record.

Jerry & Linda Hedges Scholarship Fund

Jerry M. and Linda K. Hedges established this scholarship to support full time business students.

Jay L. Helm Scholar Leaders Scholarship

J. Loy Helm created this scholarship in 1998 to attract high-achieving freshmen to OSU and the Spears School. This is a four-year, participation-based scholarship. Recipients must maintain an acceptable GPA and actively participate in the Scholar Leader program in order to receive this scholarship all four years.

Hensley Family Scholarship for Financial Internships

Arthur L. “Chuck” and Joan H. Hensley created this scholarship in 2010 to offset the cost of summer internships in significant financial centers held by full-time undergraduate finance, economics, and marketing students who are interested in a career in investments. Students must be juniors or seniors and maintain a 3.0 GPA. 

Hensley Family Scholarship for Undergraduates

Joan and Arthur Hensley established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Finance with an expressed interest in a study abroad program.

Jerry and Carole Herzberg Endowed Scholarship

Jerry Herzberg established this scholarship in 2014 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business with a grade point average of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Hill Family Scholarship in Business

Aaron Hill established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Michael Hiney Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

Michael Hiney established this scholarship in 2010 to support undergraduate students having graduated from either Sapulpa Public Schools or Edmond Public Schools.

Hobbs Family Scholarship

Bill and Stacy Hobbs created this scholarship in 2010 to help full time students in the Spears School of Business.

James E. Holliday Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of James E. Holliday in 2003. Recipients of this scholarship must be full time business students.

Wesley & Julie Holmes Endowed Scholarship

Wesley and Julie Holmes created this scholarship in 2013 to help finance majors who have documented financial need.

David S. Holsted Undergraduate Accounting Scholarship

David S. Holsted established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Accounting.

Merlyn Lee Horn & Opal Tuttle Horn Endowed Scholarship Fund

Opal Horn created this scholarship in 2003. Recipients of this scholarship are freshmen who have a strong high school GPA.

Norman S. Jack Horner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established upon the retirement of long time business employee, Jack Horner, and was first awarded in 1991. This scholarship supports students who are actively participating in clubs and organizations, demonstrating leadership ability, and maintaining good grades.

Rex & Charlotte Horning Bootstrap Endowed Scholarship

Rex and Charlotte Horning endowed this scholarship in 2008. They both earned their bachelors degrees from the Business School in 1974 and 1989 respectively. This scholarship is designed to support students who have a good academic record and have clearly demonstrated an ability to seek leadership responsibilities and to serve others.

Leading Oklahoma: The Dan & Tiffany Howard Scholarship for MBA Students

This scholarship was set up by Daniel and Tiffany Sewell Howard in 2004 to support students pursuing their MBA.

Don Humphreys MBA Scholarship Fund

Don Humphreys set up this scholarship in 2003. Graduate students who are in the business college are eligible to receive this award as long as their undergraduate degree was in engineering. Recipients also need to demonstrate a strong academic record.

Sam W. & Willie Bess Hunsaker Scholar Leader Scholarship

Sam W. Hunsaker established this scholarship in 1996. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

William M. and Corinne Hutchison Scholarship

William M. and Corinne Hutchison established this scholarship in 1990 to benefit a full-time student based upon scholarship, leadership and need.

Michael S. Hyatt Endowed Scholarship in the Spears School of Business

Michael Hyatt established this scholarship in 2010 to support full time freshmen, transfer, and MBA students in the business school who have a good GPA.

Imagination Prize for Entrepreneurial Excellence an Endowed Scholarship Fund

Nola Miyaski and Michael Morris established this scholarship to benefit a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrated excellence in terms of engagement in curricular and extracurricular activities having an entrepreneurial focus.

H. L. Ingham Endowed Scholarship Fund

H.L. Ingham created this scholarship in 1991. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must maintain good grades and have financial need.

Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship Fund

Fran Jabara endowed this scholarship in 2003. Each year, this scholarship supports two students in the Entrepreneurship Department who demonstrate financial need.

Janice Wickstead Jadlow Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Finance

The Jadlow family established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in Finance.

Joseph M. Jadlow Endowed Scholarship Fund

Tom and Mary Beadles established these scholarships in 2001. Tom graduated OSU in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mary graduated the same year with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. These scholarships honor the namesakes of respected professors who were mentors to Tom. The Beadles are passionate about helping students have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. Their scholarships support business students who maintain a 3.0 GPA with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Fowler-Jadlow Graduate Endowed Scholarship Fund

Tom and Mary Beadles established this scholarship in 2001. Tom graduated OSU in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mary graduated the same year with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. This scholarship honors its namesakes who were respected professors and mentors to Tom. The Beadles are passionate about helping students have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. Their scholarship supports full-time graduate students in the Spears School of Business with preference given to students pursuing a Master of Business Administration.

Michael D. & Judith A. Johnson Scholarship in Accounting

Michael and Judy Johnson established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit a full-time student majoring in Accounting.

Johnson Scholarship Foundation Scholarship*

The Johnson Scholarship Foundation Scholarship was established in 2014 to benefit full time Native American Students pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a management related field.

Griff and Mindi Jones Endowed Scholarship Fund

Griff and Mindi Jones established this scholarship in 2001. Recipients of this scholarship must have leadership experience and continue to make good grades.

Kincaid Scholarship Fund

The William Kincaid scholarship was first awarded in 1991. This scholarship is for students majoring in marketing.

Meg Kletke Endowed Scholarship in MIS Fund

Friends of Meg Kletke created this scholarship in 2009 to support students majoring in Management Information Systems in the Spears School of Business.

KPMG, LLP Accounting Scholarship

This scholarship supports Accounting students.

David and Susan Kuzmic Endowed Scholarship Fund

Sheryl (Kuzmic) Bowman earned her bachelor’s degree in MSIS in 2004 and a master’s in MIS in 2006. She set up this scholarship in honor of her parents in 2008. This scholarship supports MSIS students who graduated from an Oklahoma high school and have a strong GPA.

Gerald M. Lage Memorial Graduate Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Gerald M. Lage. It is awarded to full time graduate students who major in economics.

James Lathrop Scholarship Fund

James Lathrop, an SSB graduate, established this scholarship in 2006. Recipients must be enrolled in the MBA or Masters in Economics program. Preference will be given to student athletes who have completed their academic eligibility.

Dorothy A. Lawson Memorial Scholarship for the Spears School of Business

Dorthy Lawson established this scholarship in 2018 to benefit a full-time student with a minimum 4.0 grade point average in high school located in the State of Oklahoma.

Judith Leftwich Memorial Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Leftwich set up this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Judith Leftwich, in 1983. This scholarship was given to the Economics Department to distribute to deserving students who have excelled academically and have leadership experience.

Glen Lemon Memorial Scholarship

Family and friends of Glen Lemon established this scholarship in 1988. Selection of awardees is based on GPA, leadership activities, and need.

Ed and Norma Leslie Scholarship Fund

Ed and Norma Leslie bequeathed the funds for this scholarship to the School of Business in 2004. Ed Leslie attended OSU’s College of Arts and Sciences in the 1930s. He and his wife of 62 years, Norma, were very involved in community charities and activities. Ed worked for the insurance industry for 60 years, so it is no surprise that this scholarship gives preference to students interested in insurance and/or financial management. Additional requirements of the scholarship are a strong academic record and financial need. Preference is given to graduate students; however, undergraduates are also eligible to receive this scholarship.

Lessley Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Brett L. Lessley created this scholarship in 2007 to support full time students majoring in finance.

Lewis, Adams, Barber Endowed Scholarship Fund

Ann and Robert Lewis endowed this scholarship in 2010 to benefit full-time business students who maintain a 3.5 or greater GPA.

John C. and Caroline S. Linehan Endowed Scholarship for the School of Accounting

John and Caroline Linehan established this scholarship in 2010 to benefit a full-time student in the School of Accounting.

Locks Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was set up by Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Locks in 1991. This scholarship was created to support MSIS majors.

Kelly Clarkson Loy Endowed Scholarship for Business Fund

Kelly Clarkson Loy graduated from OSU in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration. She endowed this scholarship in 2007. This scholarship was designed to support freshmen with a strong academic record.

Gene T. Martin Scholarship

Gene T. Martin established this scholarship in 1990 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business from the greater Tulsa area.

McCasland Foundation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was created by the McCasland Foundation in 1996. It is intended to help junior and senior entrepreneurship majors. Preferences for recipient selection are graduates of Duncan High School, then a high school in Stephens County, followed by high schools in Love, Murray, Carter, Gavin, McClain, Grady, Caddo, Washington, Beckham, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, Comanche, Cotton and Jefferson counties, then in the state of Oklahoma, and finally any high school in the U.S.

Liz McKinley Entrepreneurial Business Graduate Fellowship in Memory of Dr. Edith Norris

Liz McKinley created this scholarship in 2011 to support graduate entrepreneurship students.

Christopher D. Medley Endowed Scholarship Fund

Christopher Medley established this scholarship in 2006 to benefit a full-time student that has demonstrated high academic achievement and community/campus involvement. In addition, recipients must demonstrate exemplary ethical practices and standards.

Merrill Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mark Merrill endowed this scholarship in 2007. Mr. Merrill received his bachelors degree from OSU in 1976. Recipients of this scholarship must have a strong academic record, financial need, and leadership experience.

Roy R. Merrill Memorial Scholar Leader Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created through the estate of Roy R. Merrill in 1994. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Steve Miller Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Dr. Steve Miller established this scholarship in 2007 to support full time business students majoring in marketing or international business.

Lou & Connie Miller Foundation Accounting Scholarship in Honor of Max Vowel

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Denver Mills Memorial Scholarship Fund

Lindell Mills established this scholarship in 2001 in memory of her husband, Denver Mills. The scholarship is to support Accounting students who exhibit a strong work ethic, high moral character, and maintain a very high GPA.

Mingo Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mary Mingo in memory of Kent Mingo in 1974. Recipients must be majoring in either management or management science and information systems. They also must have financial need and a strong academic record.

J. Rhett Minson MBA Scholarship Fund

Rhett Minson set up this scholarship in 2004 for students working on their Masters in Business Administration. The requirements for this scholarship are leadership ability, financial need, and a strong academic record. Preference is given to students who have a bachelor’s degree from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Kenneth and Linda Mitchell Endowed Scholarship

Kenneth and Linda Mitchell endowed this scholarship in 2015 to benefit full-time business students who maintain a 2.75 or greater GPA and have documented financial need. Preferences go to students from Morton County, Kansas or Texas or Cimarron Counties in Oklahoma.

Julia and Steven Moomau Endowed Scholarship

Steven and Julia Moomau endowed this scholarship in 2015 to support full-time, incoming freshmen who have documented financial need. The recipients are students from Dallas, Collin, Denton, or Tarrant Counties in Texas and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

James M. Morris Scholarship Endowment

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Marilyn Betche Wagstaff Moss Endowed Scholarship

Marilyn Betche Wagstaff Moss established this fund in 2017 to benefit a part-time or full-time female student with a minimum grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale that is a resident of the State of Oklahoma.

Don Frank Mullman Scholarship Endowed Fund

Tyler Mullman endowed this scholarship in memory of Don F. Mullman in 2012 for full-time business students who have documented financial need and high academic achievement. The first preference is for members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the second preference is for members of any college social fraternal organization.

Willard & Sherry Nahrgang Endowed Scholarship Fund

Jennifer Nahrgang endowed this scholarship in 2003 to honor her parents, Willard and Sherry Nahrgang, for all they had done for her. This scholarship is for full-time graduate students working on their Masters in Business Administration who have good academic standing.

David & Jeannie Nethery Endowed Scholarship

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

James L. and Sheila A. Newton Scholarship

James and Sheila Newton created this scholarship in 1991. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need.

Mattie Nickles Endowed Scholarship Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Michael Oelke Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports a full-time undergraduate or MBA student with a strong GPA and financial need and/or works for OSU residential life.

Gary and Linda Olson Endowed Scholarship

Gary and Linda Olson established this scholarship in 2010 to benefit a full-time student in Spears Business with documented financial need.

Pappas Family Doctoral Endowed Scholarship Fund

James Pappas and Karen Flaherty-Pappas established this scholarship in 2007 to benefit a full-time doctoral student.

Dennis Patz Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2006 by friends of Dr. Patz. Dr. Patz was a professor in the School of Accounting for 20 years. This scholarship supports students majoring in accounting.

Alan & Cheryl Pearson Endowed Scholarship Fund

Chance Pearson set up this scholarship in 2004 to honor his parents, Alan and Cheryl Pearson. He wanted to reward students who are very involved in campus activities in a leadership capacity and have a strong academic record and financial need.

William W. & Dorotha L. Phelps Fund in Business

William and Dorotha Phelps established this scholarship in 2011 to benefit a student in the Spears School of Business.

Phillips Doctorial Distinguished Fellowship

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Chester A. Pickel Endowed Scholarship

Kenneth and Catherine Lawrence established this scholarship in 2017 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business that graduated from high school in Okmulgee or Chandler, Oklahoma.

Mike and Glynda Pollard Endowed Scholarship

Michael Pollard created this scholarship in 2014 to support full-time business students with significant financial need with preferred recipients being graduates of Tulsa Central High School, the Tulsa Public School System, or Oklahoma City Public School System.

Terry and Barbara Pope Endowed Scholarship Fund

Terry and Barbara Pope created this scholarship in 2009 to support students majoring in Accounting or Management. Recipients will have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher and will be actively participating in extracurricular activities; preference shall be given to students demonstrating financial need.

Dick and Carol Ann Powell Endowed Scholarship

Dick and Carol Ann Powell endowed this scholarship to assist full-time, undergraduate students with documented financial need.

Richard K. & Carol Ann Powell Scholarship in Business - INACTIVE

Dick and Carol Ann Powell endowed this scholarship to assist full-time, undergraduate students with documented financial need.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Accounting Scholarship Fund

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP established this scholarship in 2010 to benefit a student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting.

Kevin and Lisa Putt Endowed Scholarship

Kevin and Lisa Putt established this scholarship in 2007 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business.

Zane K. Quible Endowed Business Scholarship Fund

The Oklahoma Retailer’s Association established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Zane Quible in 2005. Dr. Quible retired in the summer of 2008 after working for the School of Business for 27 years. Dr. Quible was a management professor who also served as associate dean for several years. This scholarship was designed to support students from Oklahoma high schools who are juniors and seniors, maintain a 2.7 or greater GPA, and are involved in leadership activities.

Bob and Judy Rader Endowed Scholarship Fund

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rader created this scholarship in 2009. Freshmen who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership experience, and community service are eligible to receive this scholarship.

James D. and Lin C. Rahe Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund

James D. and Lin C. Rahe created this scholarship in 2001 for MBA students who maintain a good GPA and have at least two years of work or military experience. Preference is given to students interested in marketing.

Ramesh & Uma P. Rao Endowed Scholarship Fund

Ramesh P. Rao established this scholarship in 2007 to benefit a full-time graduate or doctoral student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Finance.

Dennis & Cindy Reilley Endowed Scholarship Fund

Dennis and Cindy Reilley endowed this scholarship in 2003. Dennis Reilley received his bachelor’s degree from OSU in 1975. Recipients of this scholarship must be graduates of an Oklahoma high school and have financial need and a strong academic record.

W. Ernest Rich Scholarship Fund

Lena Rich set up this scholarship in honor of her brother-in-law W. Ernest Rich in 1985. This scholarship is for Accounting majors who demonstrate leadership and high academic achievement.

Arthur & Kay Rickets Endowed Scholarship

Claude Rickets established this scholarship in 2018 to benefit a full-time freshman student in the Spears School of Business.

Jack Riley Scholarship

Jack Riley established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business with a documented financial need.

Doc and Catherine Ritchie Family Scholarship in Accounting

Tom and Mary Ritchie established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in accounting.

Steven and Anne Robinson Endowed Scholarship Fund

Zachary M. Robinson created this scholarship in 2010 to benefit full-time freshmen business students who have documented need, were in the top 10% of their graduating high school classes, maintain a 3.2 or greater GPA, and achieved at least a 24 ACT or 1100 SAT score. Leadership, community involvement, honors, and awards are all considered when recipients are selected.

Alan C. Routh Endowed Scholarship Fund

Alan Routh received his bachelors in electrical engineering from OSU in 1969 and earned his MBA from OSU in 1971. He created this scholarship in 2007 to benefit high-achieving business students.

Rod and Lanna Sailor Endowed Scholarship

Rod and Lanna Sailor established this scholarship in 2016 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business with a documented financial need.

Robert Sandmeyer Scholar-Leader Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by the friends, family, and colleagues of Dr. Robert Sandmeyer and his wife Loretta Sandmeyer in 1998. Dr. Sandmeyer was Dean of the School of Business for 17 years and worked for OSU for a total of 33 years. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Glenn Sartain Memorial Scholarship in Business Administration

Ramoh Lee Sartain established this scholarship in memory of Glen Sartain in 1990. Recipients of this scholarship must be an Oklahoma resident majoring in accounting. A decent GPA is also important in qualifying for this scholarship.

Ramoh Lee Heard Sartain Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created by Ramoh Lee Heard Sartain to recognize Accounting majors who are members of the Kappa Delta sorority and have maintained good grades through their junior year.

Neal Savage Scholarship Fund

Neal Savage set up this scholarship in 1975. Students must have a good GPA, be involved in leadership activities, and have financial need.

Savage/A.O. Scholarship

The friends and family of Alfred Savage established this scholarship in memory of him in 1968. Recipients need to have a high GPA, financial need, and leadership experience.

Schatz Family Scholarship Fund

Wayne and Jenelle Schatz established this scholarship in 2010 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting.

Eugene T. Schauer Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by family and friends who wished to honor Eugene T. Schauer. The Accounting Department awards this scholarship to whichever students they feel are most deserving.

Schedler Scholarship

This award was created to benefit a student who is enrolled in the Spears School of Business.

Travis Schendel Endowed Scholarship Fund

Travis Schendel created this scholarship in 2003 to support a full time business student who is in good standing at the University and has financial need.

Ken and Jane Seaman Opportunity Scholarship

Ken and Jane Seaman established this scholarship in 2010 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting.

Seidle Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Business

The Seidle Family Foundation established this scholarship in 2011 to support at least two undergraduate, business students who have documented “significant” financial need and a GPA between 2.5 and 3.2. Preference is given to graduates of high schools in Washington County and Tulsa County.

Ellen and T.A. Sembe Endowed Scholarship Fund

Ellen Sembe established this scholarship in 2008 to benefit a student in the Spears School of Business that is employed on a full-time basis and has established financial need. Preference will be given to nontraditional female students attending OSU-Tulsa.

Seretean Business Scholarship

Bud Seretean set up this scholarship in 1969. Recipients must show a history of leadership experience and academic achievement. They also must have financial need.

Sharda Family Scholarship

Ramesh Sharda established this scholarship in 2012 to benefit a full-time graduate student in the Spears School of Business. Preference will be given to graduates of a high school outside of the United States and/or enrolled in the MSIS program.

Alicia Smales Endowed Scholarship

Alicia Smales created this scholarship in 2017 to support full-time, first generation, undergraduate students who have financial need.

Jeanne McClain-Walter B. Smith III Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Wayne and Sue McClain established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business. Preference will be given to students majoring in accounting, who have a grade point average of 3.0-3.5, and who are residents of Oklahoma.

Mark and Kimberly Snyder Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mark and Kimberly Snyder endowed this scholarship in 2004. This scholarship is alternated between the School of Accounting and the Department of Management Information Systems. Criteria include a high GPA, leadership, and financial need.

Soderstrom Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Larry and Louise Soderstrom established this scholarship in 2002. The criteria for this scholarship are financial need, an acceptable GPA, and the recipients must have completed all of their course work at OSU.

Sooner Federal Scholarship

Sooner Federal Savings and Loan of Tulsa began funding this scholarship in 1975. Students must be Oklahoma residents who display leadership, academic achievement, and need.

SSB Scholarship Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Walter L. Starks Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created by the family of Walter Starks in 2002 to honor Dr. Starks for his years of service to the community of Stillwater, Oklahoma. To receive this scholarship, students must be Stillwater High School graduates who participate in leadership activities, have financial need, and have excelled academically.

Strong Family American Indian Student Scholarship

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Edward J. Swinka Memorial Scholarship

Rosalinn Swinka established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Edward Swinka. Mrs. Swinka asked that recipients have financial need, a strong academic record, and actively participate in clubs and organizations in a leadership capacity.

Thomas & Mary Tatum MBA Scholarship Fund

Thomas Tatum established this scholarship in 2007 to support full time MBA students who graduated from Oklahoma high schools and earned high undergraduate GPAs.

Elmer Tepe Endowed Scholarship Fund

Blake Schaufele endowed this scholarship in 2003 to honor Elmer Tepe, his uncle who encouraged him to attend OSU. The criteria for this scholarship is good academic standing, financial need, and they must be a graduate of a rural Oklahoma high school.

Raymond D. Thomas Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1972 by alumni and friends from the School of Business in memory of Raymond Thomas. He was Dean of the Spears School of Business for 30 years. Academic achievement, leadership, and need are the three main criteria for this scholarship.

Kyle & Lucina Thompson Endowed Scholarship Fund

Kyle and Lucina Thompson endowed this scholarship in 2003 to support students majoring in marketing. Additional criteria for this scholarship are academic achievement, leadership, and need.

Larry & Celia Thompson Endowed Scholarship

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Phil D. and Patricia T. Tolbert Dean's Endowed Scholarship

Phil and Patricia Tolbert created this scholarship in 1996. This scholarship supports both undergraduate and graduate students who are active in clubs and organizations in a leadership role, maintain a good GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

Phil & Patricia Tolbert Scholar Leader Scholarship Fund

Phil and Patricia Tolbert established this scholarship in 1999. This is a multi-year scholarship for high-achieving, incoming freshmen. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Richard L. Tourtellotte Family Scholarship

The Richard L. Tourtellotte Family Scholarship is designed to encourage business creation in Oklahoma and academic study of how governments and the private sector can work together to grow local economies and create jobs.  The recipient is selected from students who compete in OSU's Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition and write an essay on the topic of government and business interaction.  The scholarship was created by the family of Richard L. Tourtellotte to reflect their father’s value in hard work and problem solving during a multi-faceted career. He owned and operated Oklahoma businesses for 50+ years and spent two decades in public service, including posts with U.S. Senators Henry Bellmon and Don Nickles, where he helped solve business issues impacting the state and its residents.

David L. Tracy Revocable Trust Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2011 by the David L. Tracy Revocable Trust to support undergraduate business students who have documented financial need.

Turner Endowed Scholarship

J.W. and Barbara Turner created this scholarship in 1990. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership participation, and financial need.

Union Pacific-Champlin Scholarship

The Union Pacific Foundation set up this scholarship in 1982. Recipients must have good academic standing, leadership experience, and financial need.

Milton F. Usry Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship in Accounting

Robert Bussert established this scholarship in 2013 to benefit a part-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting. Recipients must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and the gifts will alternate annually between OSU-Tulsa and OSU-Stillwater students.

Erin Vance Endowed Scholarship Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Stephen and Gwen Walls Scholarship

Stephen and Gwen Walls established this scholarship in 2017 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in Accounting. The recipient must have at least a grade point average of 2.75. Preference will be given to students from Woods County, Oklahoma.

Larkin B. Warner Endowment for Scholarships Fund

This scholarship was established by family and friends in 2000 upon the retirement of Dr. Warner from the Business School. Dr. Warner was a faculty member in the Department of Economics for many years. Students majoring in economics in the Spears School of Business or Arts and Sciences are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Chuck & Kim Watson Scholarship

Chuck and Kim Watson created this scholarship in 1994. Recipients of this scholarship must have received the President’s Leadership Council award during their freshman year, maintained a strong academic record, and continued to be involved in leadership activities.

Ralph 'Pete' Watson Memorial Scholarship Fund

The family of Pete Watson established this scholarship in his honor in 1999. This scholarship is designed to support junior and senior Marketing majors.

Kasey Waychoff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Shelby, Tracy, and Wesley Waychoff established this scholarship in 2015 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business and majoring in International Business. Preference will be given to students with interest in Asian economies and/or confirmed enrollment in a study abroad program.

Jana Sue Cook Webb Endowed Scholarship in the College of Business

Jana Sue Cook Webb graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s of science degree in business education in 1978. She created this scholarship in 2011 for students who maintain a 3.5 or greater GPA and have no financial need.  Preference is for students who graduated from high schools in Southwestern Oklahoma, and first consideration is given to students from Washita, Roger Mills, Custer, and Beckham Counties.

T. Sterling Wetzel Scholarship Fund

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Dr. Willis J. Wheat Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Rachel O. Thomas-Wheat established this scholarship in 2007 to benefit a nontraditional adult student.

Terry Wheeler Endowed Scholarship in Spears School of Business

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Whitlaw Business Scholarship

Gareld and Dorothy Whitlaw set up this scholarship in 1983 to support unmarried students who display leadership, academic achievement, and need. Recipients must be Oklahoma residents who are in their junior or senior year of college.

Mark and Jera Lynn Whitlaw Scholarship

Mark Whitlaw endowed this scholarship in 1988. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be unmarried, in their junior or senior year, and display leadership, need, and a strong academic record.

Whitman Academic Endowed Scholarship Fund in Spears School of Business

Additional information on this scholarship coming soon!

Harry and Maxine Wiese Endowed Scholarship

The family of Harry and Maxine Wiese created this scholarship in 2011 to support full-time students of the Spears School Business and the School of Entrepreneurship.

S. D. Williams Memorial Scholarship in Finance & Accounting

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of S.D. Williams in 2010. Recipients must be finance majors, with at least junior classification, and admitted to the Finance Pathway Program.

Williams Scholar Leader Scholars Fund

Williams Companies, Inc. began donating money for the scholar/leader program in 1997. This is a multi-year, participation scholarship that targets high-achieving, incoming freshmen. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Williams Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students with diverse cultural experiences.

Thelma Pat Woodson Scholarship Fund

The money for this scholarship was donated to the School of Business through the estate of Elmer Lee Woodson. This scholarship is designed to support female students who have financial need.

Wyatt Insurance Agency Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to full time business students.

John L. Wylie Memorial Endowed Scholarship

In 2014, Leslie J. Wylie, Shelly Wylie Gray, and Kevin H. Wylie created this scholarship in memory of their father, John L. Wylie, who graduated from OSU in 1949 with a business degree. This scholarship benefits full-time sophomore or junior entrepreneurship majors who maintain a 3.0 or greater GPA and have financial need. Additionally, the recipients must be involved in extra-curricular activities on campus and/or in the community.

Karen Rider Yeaman Endowed Scholarship Fund

John Yeaman established this scholarship in 2006 in memory of his wife, Karen. This scholarship is for Ponca City High School graduates who are active in clubs and organizations, display leadership, have maintained good grades, and have financial need.

Bruce Yee Endowed Scholarship Fund

Bruce Yee set up this scholarship in 2001. The criteria for this scholarship are that students must be in the Masters of Business Administration and have strong academic standing.

Brian and Elizabeth Yingling Endowed Scholarship

Brian and Elizabeth Yingling established this scholarship in 2017 to benefit a full-time student in the Spears School of Business with a grade point average of at least 3.0 and documented financial need.

Mita Young Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mita Young created this scholarship in 2002 for full-time MSIS students who maintain a 3.25 or greater GPA. The recipients should also exhibit strong leadership skills.

Raymond A. and Verna N. Young Scholar Leader Scholarship

Raymond and Verna Young established this scholarship in 1998. This is a multi-year, participation scholarship that targets high-achieving, incoming freshmen. Students who receive this scholarship are required to participate in Scholar Leader activities throughout the year and maintain high academic standing in order to receive this scholarship each year.

Glenn and Rita Zannotti Endowed Scholarship

Glenn Zannotti endowed this scholarship in 2013. It supports full-time business students who work part-time or full-time in order to pay for their education, are sophomores, juniors, or seniors, and maintain a 2.5 to 3.0 GPA.