Oklahoma Scholarship Competition

OPENS IN JANUARY. 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.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 18. 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. 2024-2025 applications open August 2 - October 18.

Lee Allan Smith Oklahoma Legacy Award

Created by friends and colleagues of Lee Allan Smith, this namesake award honors an individual who has demonstrated volunteer and civic efforts that grow pride in their community; is well known for engaging the community in their efforts; and has created a legacy of pride for future generations. The award is given annually each spring.

Patricia Fennell
Patricia Fennell
2024
Sam Presti
Sam Presti
2024
Ronnie Irani
Ronnie Irani
2023
Deborah McAuliffe Senner
Deborah McAuliffe Senner
2023
Restore OKC
Restore OKC
2022
Justin Echols
Justin Echols
2021
J. Blake Wade
J. Blake Wade
2020
Meg Salyer
Meg Salyer
2019
Edie Roodman
Edie Roodman
2018
John M. "Chip" Fudge
John M. "Chip" Fudge
2017
Jan Peery
Jan Peery
2016
Debby Hampton
Debby Hampton
2015
Kari Watkins
Kari Watkins
2014
Tricia Everest
Tricia Everest
2013
Paul Massad
Paul Massad
2012
Bill Thrash
Bill Thrash
2011
Bob Burke
Bob Burke
2010