Through the Oakland University Alumni Association (OUAA) Scholarship Program, more and more students are able to achieve their dream of pursuing an OU degree.

To date, the OUAA has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to qualified OU students. The money for these scholarships is provided through generous donations and revenue earned from OUAA events and programs.  In 2012 alone, the OUAA awarded $57,000 in scholarships to 20 OU students.

WHEN TO APPLY

The deadline for scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year was Thursday, March 1.  The selection process is currently underway.  Recipients will be notified via phone call and letter in April.  All applicants will receive a notification email by the end of April.

OUAA Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who meet the following criteria based on the scholarship they are applying for.  Applications can be submitted for more than one scholarship.  No student will be awarded more than one OUAA scholarship. Previous OUAA Scholarship recipients are ineligible to apply again.  OUAA scholarships are for tuition only.

 The evaluation of scholarship applicants is based on the following:

• Academic performance

• Demonstrated service to the University community

• Two letters of recommendation (see specific scholarship application below for criteria).

• TRANSFER STUDENTS without an established OU GPA must provide transcripts from your previous institution(s) indicating overall GPA.

• Legacy Scholarships ($3,000 non-renewable, up to two in-state and one out-of-state per academic year)
  • Child or grandchild of an OU alumnus or alumna
  • High school senior who has been admitted and plans to attend OU as a freshman, or a freshman who will attend OU as a sophomore
  • Full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester for the duration of the award
  • Applicants must have a cumulative high school or undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and an ACT score of at least 21
  • Legacy Application
• Frances C. Amos (SBA) Scholarship ($5,000 non-renewable,one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SBA at OU as full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.4 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.4 GPA at OU
  • Application
• Thomas A. Yatooma (SECS) Memorial Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable,one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SECS at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.2 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.2 GPA at OU
  • Application
• CAS Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, two awarded per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the CAS at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• SBA Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SBA at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• SEHS Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SEHS at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• SECS Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SECS at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• SHS Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SHS at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• SON Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the SON at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• Black Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  This award is sponsored by the Black Alumni Chapter and is open to any student who meets the applicant criteria.
  • Enrolled at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• Honors College Alumni Affiliate Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, one award per academic year)
  • Enrolled in the Honors College at OU as a full-time, undergraduate student, who will have junior status (56 credits) at the time of scholarship distribution
  • Have two or more full-time semesters remaining in a first academic degree program
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a major field of study and a cumulative 3.0 GPA at OU
  • Application
• Returning Alumni Scholarship ($3,000 non-renewable, two awards per academic year)
  • Must be an OU alumnus or alumna having earned at least one prior degree from OU
  • Must be admitted into a graduate or second undergraduate degree program
  • Enrolled in at least 8 credit hours per semester for the duration of the award and must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Returning Alumni Application
• Working Student Scholarship ($2,000 non-renewable, up to five awards per academic year)
  • Must be enrolled at OU as a part- or full-time undergraduate student who has two or more semesters remaining in the first academic degree program (no OU credit hour requirement)
  • Must be working (paid or unpaid) at least 20 hours (if full-time student) or at least 30 hours (if part-time student) who is in good academic standing with the University (minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Working Student Application

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please:

1. Complete the appropriate application form from the link above
2. Submit:
• Typed, one-page resume highlighting your extracurricular involvement and leadership skills (activities, organizations, community involvement, honors, etc.).
• Two letters of recommendation.
  • Current OU students MUST submit one letter from an OU faculty member. Your second letter may come from whomever you wish
  • High School students applying for the Legacy Award or transfer students applying for any award are not required to submit a letter from OU faculty. Letters from faculty at your current school are highly encouraged.
  • Student applying for the Working Student scholarship must provide a letter from their employer verifying hours worked per week.
• Complete application to:  The OU Alumni Association, 202 John Dodge House, Rochester, MI  48309

If you have any questions about the scholarship application process, please call Erin Sudrovech, Associate Director of Campus Programs, in the Alumni Engagement office at 248-364-6136 or email sudrovec@oakland.edu. 

OUAA Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)