Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
University Website: https://www2.oakwood.edu/Apply Online: https://my.oakwood.edu/ICS/Admissions/
Oakwood University is a private university located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A group of College constituents made the decision on December 2, 2007, to change the school's name from Oakwood College to Oakwood University.
Oakwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to award the associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. The first master's degree offered by the University was the Master of Pastoral Studies Degree (January 2008). The first graduate students were conferred degrees on May 9, 2009. Oakwood also conferred its first honorary doctorate on May 9, 2009, to Wintley Phipps, internationally renowned musician and the 2009 Commencement speaker. Oakwood University has been a member institution of the United Negro College Fund since 1964.
The University has performed well in external rankings, having listed among the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Southern Region (#31) and #28 on the list of Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities by the U.S. News & World Report, tied with Alabama A&M University (also in Huntsville) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The University is also listed on a regular basis among the top 20 institutions of higher learning that provide African-Americans to medical schools.
Oakwood University owns and operates the Christian radio station WJOU 90.1 FM, formerly WOCG.
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Oakwood University College Scholarships
Platinum Scholarship - Oakwood UniversityOakwood University |
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award $16,250 |
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DescriptionThe Platinum Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Oakwood University who have a minimum GPA of 3.9 combined with a minimum ACT/SAT score of 26/1260 and are enrolled on a full-time basis. View Scholarship Details |
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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden ScholarshipThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline April 25, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Premier 2 Scholarship - Oakwood UniversityOakwood University |
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award $12,000 |
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DescriptionThe Premier 2 Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Oakwood University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75 combined with a minimum ACT/SAT score of 22/1120 and are enrolled on a full-time basis. View Scholarship Details |
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Prestige 2 Scholarship - Oakwood UniversityOakwood University |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe Prestige 2 Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Oakwood University who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 combined with a minimum ACT/SAT score of 20/1033 and are enrolled on a full-time basis. View Scholarship Details |
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FOSSI ScholarshipFuture of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe FOSSI Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing studies and demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other... View Scholarship Details |
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Splunk HBCU Academic ScholarshipSplunk |
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award $10,000 |
deadline February 07, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are attending an HBCU. You must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, software development, data science, information systems, information technology, networking engineering, web development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or... View Scholarship Details |
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HBCU Week X NFL ScholarshipHBCU Week Foundation, Inc. |
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award $10,000 |
deadline February 17, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship is available to students who are entering their freshman year at an HBCU. You must a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Sabin Vaccine Institute ScholarshipSabin Vaccine Institute |
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award $10,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Sabin Vaccine Institute Scholarship is available to Black / African-American undergraduate students attending HBCUs. You must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled in a public health and life science program, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this award. Selected recipients will also participate in a paid summer internship experience. View Scholarship Details |
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Soaring Scholarship - Oakwood UniversityOakwood University |
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award $9,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Soaring Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Oakwood University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and are enrolled on a full-time basis. View Scholarship Details |
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Striving Scholarship - Oakwood UniversityOakwood University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Striving Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Oakwood University who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and are enrolled on a full-time basis. View Scholarship Details |
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