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2025 Upperclassmen Scholarship Application

 

Submissions are due by April 1st.

Please complete the information below.  Upload the required documents in a pdf format.  The Letter of Recommendation is required; however, it can also be sent directly to:scholarship@ouclubofdallas.com


Three essays are required for the application (one long essay and two short essays). If you are a previous applicant, please notice that some of the essay prompts have changed. Please submit unique essays each year. 

Long essay (500 to 650 words): choose one of the following

  • What is a goal you have for yourself and how do you plan to achieve it?

  • Give us a time you failed and what you learned from that?

  • How are you unique? Does a certain quality or attribute distinguish you from others?

  • What is your biggest weakness and strength?

  • Tell us your proudest moment. 

  • What is your biggest challenge you have overcome and how did you do it?

  • When have you had to step out of your comfort zone and what did you learn? 

Short essay (250 to 400 words):  choose two of the following

  • What is your favorite part about being a Sooner?

  • What does leadership mean to you? Give us an example (you or someone else)

  • What is your favorite peice of art (music, painting, movie, etc) and why?

  • Who do you admire the most? 

  • What is your ultimate goal professionally?

  • What is a quality that distinquishes you from others?