WOSC Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
Persons interested in assisting students in obtaining a college
education have donated these scholarships. The Western Scholarship
Committee considers applications. Any student planning to attend
Western is eligible to apply. By completing the WOSC Scholarship
Application, students become eligible for the majority of the
following scholarships. If a student feels he/she is suited for a
particular scholarship it should be noted on the general scholarship
application.
Altus Alumni
The Altus Alumni Association has established a scholarship for a
deserving Altus High School graduate with a 2.50 GPA or better,
enrolling in their first year of studies at Western Oklahoma State
College.
Evelyn Cathryn (Ewing) Fichessen Altus Alumni
In memory of Evelyn Cathryn Ewing Fickessen, the Altus Alumni
Association has established a scholarship for a deserving Altus High
School graduate with a 3.00 GPA and attending or planning to attend
Western Oklahoma State College.
Altus Garden Council
The Altus Garden Council established a scholarship endowment to
provide educational opportunities for a student majoring in
biological science and an interest in botanical studies.
ARKLA, Inc.
A scholarship endowment has been established in memory of R.W.
“Dick” Moore, a long-time employee of ARKLA, Inc. This scholarship
is available for a deserving student with a 2.5 or better grade
point average.
B.P.W. Rhoda Belle George
The Altus Business and Professional Women’s Club and friends have
established in memory of Rhoda Belle George a scholarship for a
female with a 2.50 or better GPA, majoring in any academic field of
study.
Dee Butchee
Friends and family of Dee Butchee, former Western Regent, have
established an endowed scholarship in his memory for a deserving
student pursuing a degree program in the academic area of
agriculture or a general education degree program with an emphasis
in an agricultural related curriculum.
Betty Caswell Memorial Scholarship
Roger and Sherry Teigen established a perpetual scholarship in
memory of Sherry’s mother, Margie Betty Davis Caswell, to assist a
student pursuing a degree program in his/her chosen field. The
scholarship is to be awarded to a student from Jackson County and
will be awarded during the freshman and sophomore years.
Cecil R. Chesser
The Cecil R. Chesser Scholarship Endowment was established in 1996
to honor Cecil R. Chesser, Dean Emeritus of Western Oklahoma State
College, for a deserving student with a 3.5 or better GPA, majoring
in the academic area of history, journalism or a general education
degree with an emphasis in history or journalism.
Sue Cooley
The Delta Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Eta Chapter established the
Sue Cooley Scholarship Endowment in honor of Sue Cooley and her
dedication to the Altus Public Schools. To be eligible, a student
must be an elementary education major and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Sam Craig
Family and friends of Sam Craig have established an endowed
scholarship in his memory for a deserving senior band member from
Altus High School. The recipient must hold a minimum GPA of 2.75,
enroll in the band program, and maintain the GPA in order to retain
the scholarship for the second semester. Contact the Altus High
School band director for more information.
Beverly and Weaver Creed Endowment
To be eligible for the Beverly and Weaver Creed Scholarship a
student must be full time and pursuing a degree program in the field
of business or other academic fields of study. Business is the first
preference and the student must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Barry Davis Scholarship Endowment
The Barry Davis Scholarship was established in memory of the long
time rodeo coach at Western Oklahoma State College. The purpose of
the scholarship is to assist a student involved in the collegiate
rodeo program.
Joseph B. Devenport III Scholarship Endowment
The endowment is designed to provide scholarship assistance for
single parents attending or planning to attend Western. The
scholarship is a perpetual reminder of Mr. Devenport’s awareness of
the financial hardships for single parents and his appreciation for
higher education. The student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
FCA Scholarship Endowment
FCA student organization established this endowment to provide an
on-going scholarship program to benefit an outstanding or deserving
student participant. The intent is to provide an opportunity for
future FCA campus groups to provide additional funding to increase
the endowment dollars for an annual scholarship.
Emory Speer Crow
The family of Emory Speer Crow, former Western Regent,
established an endowed scholarship in his memory for a deserving
student from Harmon County carrying a 3.0 GPA.
John and Mollie R. Daniel
As a bequest from Mollie R. Daniel, the Daniel Scholarship
Endowment was established to benefit students attending Western
Oklahoma State College. The endowment is a lasting tribute to their
devotion to providing scholarship opportunities for deserving
students.
Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Dixon
Alyce Dixon Kirchoff and Russell Kirchoff have established an
endowed scholarship, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Dixon, for a
deserving student employed with Dixon-Kirchoff, Inc. of Hollis, OK.
or a dependent of a current employee. The scholarship is also
designed for a Harmon county student with a 2.5 or better GPA.
Lee and Angie Ewing
The Lee and Angie Ewing Scholarship Endowment was established
through a bequest from the Ewings’ Estate in fulfillment of their
desire to provide scholarship funding as an expression of further
service to their community and the college Lee had attended. The
recipient(s) must be a full time student enrolled or planning to
enroll at Western in any academic field of study. The student must
have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. The
scholarship is primarily intended for students in Western’s
geographic area of service. Another factor will be financial need,
although students from outside the geographic area or without
financial need may apply.
Gamma Mothers Club
The Gamma Mothers Club Scholarship was established in 1993 to
enhance the education of women with children. This scholarship
provides funds for a Western student showing evidence of financial
need and enrolled in a degree program in the health care profession.
The student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Frank A. Haferland Scholarship Endowment
To be considered for selection, the student must be enrolled in the
aviation program at Southwest Technology Center with an emphasis in
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. Upon completion of this program
at Southwest Technology Center, the scholarship is transferable to
Western Oklahoma State College. This scholarship was provided as a
perpetual reminder of Mr. Haferland’s dedication to aviation and the
students.
Dr. and Mrs. Harold M. Haines Scholarship
Endowment
A 3.0 GPA is required to receive the Haines Scholarship which was
given in their memory by their children. The student should be
pursuing a degree in the academic area of Agriculture with an
emphasis in Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
Jennifer Harkins
This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory
of Jennifer Harkins. The recipient must be a graduate from Altus
High School, have at least a 3.0 GPA and have exhibited throughout
high school an interest in vocational agriculture or art. Special
consideration will be given to a candidate who has encountered
hardships or challenges in life, and, ideally, has faced life’s
challenges in the spirit of Jennifer Harkins. Contact an Altus High
School counselor for more information.
Citizens of Vision for Higher Education of
Harmon County
A group of citizens of Harmon County has joined together to provide
scholarship opportunities for an immediate Hollis High School
graduate. A one year scholarship for the college of the recipient’s
choice or two years if the recipient enrolls at Western Oklahoma
State College is provided.
Roger L. Heath
The Western PionAir Flying Club established the Heath Memorial
Scholarship to provide scholarship opportunities for students who
have completed the Western Private Pilot Ground School, passed the
FAA written test, and accepted as a private or commercial flying lab
student. Contact the head of the aviation department for details.
Earl Herron
This scholarship was established by family and friends as a
tribute to the memory of Earl Herron for his dedication to and
support of the Altus High School athletic program. A student must
have been involved in a recognized high school athletic track
activity, distinguished for that participation and have at least a
2.5 GPA. Contact an Altus High School counselor for more
information.
Jim
Holland
The WOSC Foundation, Inc. established a scholarship endowment in
memory of Jim Holland, longtime college faculty member and southwest
Oklahoma educator. To be considered for selection, a student must be
pursuing a degree program in the field of teacher education.
Jackson County Athletic Hall of Fame Endowment
The Jackson County Athletic Hall of Fame established a scholarship
to support an outstanding athlete from Jackson County. The student
is to attend Western Oklahoma State College.
Helon LaGree Western History Scholarship Endowment
The endowment was established by the Western Trail Historical
Society in recognition of Helon LaGree for her dedication to the
Museum of the Western Prairie and the Western Trail Historical
Society. The recipient must have a special interest in history,
journalism, literature or visual arts. The recipient will work
directly with the Museum of the Western Prairie and the history
department of Western Oklahoma State College in developing a
research project and in addition to the scholarship, the recipient
will receive one hour of credit for the research.
Zola Long
As a bequest from Zola Long, former educator and native of
Hobart, Oklahoma, the Zola Long Memorial Scholarship was established
through her desire to strengthen education in southwestern Oklahoma.
Scholarships will be awarded annually to worthy students attending
Western Oklahoma State College.
Emma Fewell Madden
The Emma Fewell Madden Scholarship Endowment was established to
honor the memory of Emma Madden, English instructor emeritus at
Western Oklahoma State College. The scholarship will be awarded on
an annual basis to a non-traditional female student, twenty-five
years of age or older, who is returning to college pursuing a degree
in English.
Richard and Dorothy Maffry Scholarship
The Maffrys, professors emeriti of Western, established the
scholarship to benefit aviation students attending Western. The
intent of the scholarship is to provide supplemental funding to
offset the per hour flying cost for aviation students attaining
private pilot status and/or advanced status in commercial or
instrument rating.
NAIFA-Southwest Oklahoma Scholarship Endowment
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of
Southwest Oklahoma awards an annual scholarship(s) to (a) deserving
second semester sophomore student(s) seeking a degree in the
academic area of business. A GPA of 2.5 is required with a graduate
date at the end of the spring semester of that specific year.
Waldo T. and Lily Clark Oden
Family and friends of Waldo T. and Lily Clark Oden have
established an endowed scholarship for a deserving student pursuing
a degree in music, fine arts or any other academic area. The student
must have at least a 3.5 GPA.
OK-1 Manufacturing Company Associates Scholarship Endowment
This endowment is specifically designed to provide higher education
funding for student(s) who are currently employed with OK-1 Mfg. Co,
or the spouse, child, or qualified family member of a current
employee. This fund has been established by the owners of OK-1 Mfg.
Co., in recognition of the endeavors of its associates.
Julia Osterhout and Elizabeth Shirley Memorial Scholarship
This daughter and mother were dedicated to the education of young
women. The young woman from Altus receiving the Julia Osterhout and
Elizabeth Shirley Memorial Scholarship must be a full time student
planning to attend Western Oklahoma State College. The scholarship
will provide funding for the freshman and sophomore years.
Pioneer Aggie Advisory Club
The Pioneer Aggie Advisory Club established a scholarship
endowment for second year students at Western who have earned 24
credit hours with a 2.0 GPA and have declared a major in
agriculture.
President’s Partners of Western Oklahoma State
College
The President’s Partners Scholarship Endowment will serve as a
permanent endowment to provide scholarship funding to enhance the
Western Oklahoma State College Foundation, Inc. annual scholarship
program. Applications are not accepted for this enhanced funding
resource.
Red River Federal Credit Union
This endowment was established by the Red River Credit Union in
1992 to provide scholarship opportunities at Western for credit
union members or their dependents. The student must have at least a
2.5 GPA.
James Robert (Jim Bob) Redelsperger
The James Robert (Jim Bob) Redelsperger Scholarship Endowment
was established by family and friends to honor the memory of Jim Bob
Redelsperger, a student attending Western. Redelsperger was killed
at the age of 20 in an automobile accident. The scholarships will
provide financial assistance for students in an agriculture-related
field of study. The recipient(s) must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Jessie Howard Reynolds
Jessie Howard Reynolds, a 1939 alumnus of Altus Junior College,
established the scholarship endowment. To be eligible for the
scholarship, the recipient must be from this five county area with a
major in teacher education and have a 3.0 GPA.
Hoyt Shadid
The Hoyt Shadid Scholarship was established in memory of the
former Altus mayor and member of the Western Board of Regents. To be
considered for selection, a student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
William N. (Bill) Shafer Scholarship Endowment
This endowment was provided by Mr. Shafer through a bequest out
of respect for his tenure at Western Oklahoma State College and the
students he served. The recipient should be pursuing an associate in
applied science degree with an emphasis in engineering and maintain
a 2.5 GPA.
Emily B. Smith
The Emily B. Smith Scholarship Endowment was established to
honor the memory of Emily Blanton Smith who served as the first Dean
of Altus Junior College. The scholarship award is to be presented to
a freshman college student planning to attend Western during their
sophomore year. The student must be a social science major with an
outstanding GPA.
Roger and Sherry Teigen Scholarship Endowment
Having a love for entrepreneurship, Roger and Sherry Teigen
established this scholarship to recognize and assist student(s)
attending Western who demonstrate interest in or exemplify examples
of entrepreneurship. The full time student should pursue a degree
program in business and specifically demonstrate an interest in
entrepreneurship.
Roger and Sherry Teigen Altus High School
Scholarship Endowment
The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student graduating
from Altus High School and will be for the freshman year only. Roger
and Sherry Teigen established this scholarship out of their own
special interest for Altus High School and the desire to provide the
initial incentive for a deserving student to move forward with
independent commitment in higher education at Western Oklahoma State
College.
Miss Jess and Miss Ola Thaggard
Jack and Clifford Thaggard established an endowment as a
reminder of two great women who served their family and community in
the pioneer spirit. The student must be pursuing a degree in the
academic area of business and carrying a 2.5 GPA.
E.F. and L.V. Walker
The E.F. and L.V. Walker scholarship Endowment was established
is memory of E.F. Walker and in honor of L.V. Walker who had a total
of 90 years of combined teaching experience. The scholarship will be
awarded to one male student and one female student carrying a 2.5
GPA.
Jack and Jewell Walker Scholarship Endowment
To be considered for selection, the student must be a full time
student enrolled or planning to enroll at Western pursuing a degree
in the area of aviation or a general education degree program. The
scholarship was established through a bequest by the Jack and Jewell
Walker estate for their appreciation of Western Oklahoma State
College.
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. West Scholarship Endowment
Ruth Tigert established the scholarship in memory of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. West. The scholarship is designed to
provide scholarship funding in music for students at Western. First
preference is for vocal music; second preference is for instrumental
music and availability for general education purposes.
Western Ambassador (President’s Leadership) Scholarship
Western Ambassadors are a select group of student
representatives chosen by a panel composed of Western students,
faculty, staff, and administrative personnel. The Western
Ambassadors participate in public appearances, tours, and media
events. Leadership and public speaking training and opportunities
are provided. For complete qualifying information about the Western
Ambassadors, contact the office of development and alumni or the
public information office.
Western Artist Association
The Western Artist Association of Altus, Oklahoma, established
an endowment in 1991.
Additional funds were contributed in memory of Louis Given to
establish the scholarship for regularly enrolled students of the art
department at Western.
The Misty Michelle Wallace
Family and friends of Misty Michelle Wallace established an
endowed scholarship as a memorial to Misty. This scholarship is
designed to provide funds each year for a deserving senior athlete
from Blair High School. Contact the Blair High School counselor for
more information.
Zella O. Brunk Wilson
The Zella O. Brunk Wilson estate established this scholarship
endowment to enable generations of young people to have the
opportunity to achieve their desired goals in higher education.
Special consideration will be given students pursuing a degree
program in the field of elementary education.
Georgia M. Winton
As a bequest from Miss Winton’s estate, the Georgia M. Winton
endowment was established to provide scholarship opportunities for a
student participating in a general field of music study.
WOSC Nursing Club
The WOSC Nursing Club Scholarship Endowment was established to
benefit nursing students and provide a vehicle in which future
nursing club members, nursing faculty, alumni and friends of the
WOSC nursing program could contribute additional funds to the
ongoing growth of the endowment. Contact the head of the nursing
department for details.
Additional scholarship funding
Additional scholarship funding is available through the WOSC
Foundation, Inc. and provided from non-specified endowments. Amounts
may vary on all scholarships depending on interest earned.
