W. W. Allen Scholars Program
- Apply to OSU through OSU Admissions no later than November 1
- Complete the five additional essays for the W.W. Allen Scholars Program via your application portal no later than December 1.
The Allen Scholars Program at OSU offers engineering students over $135,000 in scholarship and enrichment. Industry networking, study abroad, mentorship, an annual scholarship of $7500, plus full tuition and housing for a Master's degree at the University of Cambridge is all available to two new recipients each year.
The program is designed for top academic students, who also show significant promise in leadership and career ambition. The program is highlighted by the opportunity to pursue a masters degree at the University of Cambridge in the UK following graduation from OSU.
Checklist for Allen Scholars Application
- Transcript and national test scores must be included with the OSU Admissions application
- Must be accepted to study engineering at Oklahoma State University by Nov. 1
- Complete five additional essays and submit by Dec. 1
- Two letters of reference, preferably from a math or science teacher will be required.
Email addresses for those serving as the references should be given. The references will be contacted and asked to attest to the applicant's intellectual ability, capacity for analytical thinking, leadership potential, skills and potential for success in the field of engineering.
All materials must be submitted online by the due date and received in full for the applicant to be considered.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the Program
Accepted to study engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Committed to majoring in and graduating with a Bachelors degree in engineering.
Prepared for study of engineering at the university level through advanced mathematics, physics and chemistry courses taken in high school.
Achieved a high school GPA of 3.75/4.0 minimum and top 5% rank in class.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and active involvement in student and community organizations while in high school.
Achieved minimum national test scores of ACT = 32 or SAT = 1450.
Requirements for Continuation in the Program
Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor s degree program in engineering each semester.
Courses must be taken at OSU-Stillwater or OSU-Tulsa and must satisfy requirements in an approved degree plan in engineering.
Maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher in all coursework required in the degree plan.
Participate actively in program events and enrichment activities developed for the Program.
Execute a Program Agreement each academic year in the Program.
The OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology maintains all rights to discontinue the scholarship and other benefits for any student who fails to maintain the minimum requirements for the Program.
Benefits
Enrichment
Much more goes into preparing Allen Scholars for success after graduation than that which occurs inside the classrooms at OSU. The opportunity for a unique set of enrichment activities such as attendance at etiquette dinners, plays and operas truly sets the W. W. Allen Scholars Program apart from other scholarship programs in the nation.
Leadership and Professional Development
Allen Scholars participate in leadership and team-building activities, career-planning and self-assessment activities, communication-skills-development and have one-on-one interaction with corporate and industry leaders. They also have the opportunity to meet Mr. Wayne Allen and receive his professional mentorship. Together these elements combine to reward Allen Scholars while developing their potential at the highest level.
International Experiences
Global competition is a reality for the nation’s leading industrial firms and a way of life for the intellectual leaders of those firms. Each Allen 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, Allen Scholars can travel internationally. During their first three years as Allen Scholars, they—together with CEAT Scholars—choose countries they would like to visit to experience the reasons behind the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering.
A Master’s Abroad
Allen Scholars have the opportunity to apply at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom immediately following graduation with a BS degree in engineering from OSU. All expenses are covered by the W. W. Allen Scholars Program for up to one year while pursuing a Master of Philosophy.