The W.W. Allen Boys and Girls Club Scholars Program (BGC Scholars) at OSU awards an incoming freshman between $19,000-$55,000 per year for up to four years of study toward a BS degree in engineering. This includes an OSU tuition waiver between $4,000-$40,000 and an annual CEAT Scholarship of $15,000. Additionally, each scholar will participate in funded enrichment, travel and networking opportunities. This scholarship program was designed to benefit a person who was an active member of a Boys & Girls Club while in high school.
Scholarship Details
- Annual award of $15,000 from CEAT Scholarship
- OSU tuition waiver between $4,000 and $40,000 per year
- Total annual value: $19,000–$55,000
- Funding for enrichment, travel, and networking opportunities
- Participation in the CEAT Scholars program community
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an incoming freshman admitted to Oklahoma State University
- Demonstrated leadership in high school organizations
- Capacity to succeed in an engineering program
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Active involvement in local Boys and Girls Clubs
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship awards of $15,000 annually
- Visits to top engineering corporate facilities and leaders
- 8–10 day domestic travel experience
- 10–12 day international tour of industrial and cultural sites
- Professional mentorship
- Participation in leadership and teamwork development activities
Program Purpose
- Accelerate professional and leadership development
- Stimulate intellectual growth
- Develop career awareness and cultural perspectives
- Enhance interpersonal skills
- Provide financial support for Boys and Girls Club members pursuing engineering careers
The purposes of this program are: to accelerate professional and leadership development, stimulate intellectual growth, develop career awareness and cultural perspectives, and develop interpersonal skills; as well as to provide financial enrichment to students actively involved in local Boys and Girls Clubs, who desire to pursue a career in the engineering industry. Eligible applicants must have a history of leadership in one or more organizations in high school. Preference will be given to students with at least a 3.0 GPA.