CEAT Scholars Program
- Apply to OSU with a major in engineering, architecture or technology
- Complete the CEAT Scholars Program application, and submit all supplemental material, by November 1
- The application can be found on the "scholarships" tab of accepted student's admission portal and will display for students who meet the GPA and test score requirement of the program
- RSVP to a CEAT Scholars Program interview dateThe CEAT Scholars Program provides a scholarship and educational experience worth $20,000 for a select group of students. The program aims to develop students’ technical competence, instill a broader world view, professional and public responsibility and develops leaders through a unique set of enrichment activities in the categories of cultural engagement, professional development, and community service. In addition to these experiences students in the CEAT Scholars Program participate in a summer study abroad experience which focuses on engineering challenges such as sustainability, health and security.
Scholarship Value
CEAT Scholars receive a package totaling $20,000 from CEAT in cash scholarships, enrichment activities, and funding towards an international experience with CEAT. Students receive a $3,500 cash scholarship per academic year ($14,000) and additional programming and benefits valued at approximately $6,000. Please note that the CEAT Scholars Program is not stackable with the following programs: W.W. Allen Scholar Programs, Horizon Scholars Program, Thoma Scholars Program, McKnight Scholars Program.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3.5+ GPA and 30+ ACT or 1360+ SAT score.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and active involvement in student and community organizations while in high school.
- Freshman (first-time, full-time) student accepted to study a major within CEAT at Oklahoma State University.
- Complete an interview.
- Enroll at OSU full-time and complete 30 credit hours a year
Application Timeline
- Students must complete the CEAT Scholars Program application, and submit all supplemental material, by November 1.
- Students must RSVP for a CEAT Scholars Program interview by the communicated deadline after submitting their program application.
- Selected applicants will be notified around December 15 of their selection status within the program.
Benefits
Enrichment
The program provides opportunities for unique enrichment activities. CEAT Scholars participate in personal growth and development experiences through 3 categories: cultural, professional development, community service. They also have one-on-one interaction with peer mentors, faculty mentors and corporate and industry leaders. Examples of past enrichment opportunities include:
- Broadway performances at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center
- Glass blowing experiences at the Tulsa Glass Studio
- Indoor Skydiving
- Etiquette dinners and workshops
International Experience
Global competition is a reality for the nation’s leading industrial firms and a way of life for the leaders of those firms. Each CEAT Scholar will graduate fully prepared to walk into any organization with an understanding of the global marketplace and its impact on that industry and this country. Following their junior year, CEAT Scholars have to travel internationally. During their first three years as a CEAT Scholar, they — together with W.W. Allen Scholars — choose countries they would like to visit in order to experience the reason behind the 14 Grand Challenges. Previous study abroad locations include:
- China
- Finland
- Hungary
- Romania
- Spain
- Tunisia
- Turkey