McKnight Scholars
The McKnight Scholars Leadership Program identifies, equips and empowers young scholars
to become life-giving leaders.
OSU develops leaders
and we’ve got the perfect scholarship to support them
The McKnight Scholars Leadership Program:
- Provides a full out-of-state tuition waiver for four years.
- Provides $5,000 for all four years.
- Offers students an opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through exclusive coursework and seminars.
Eligible students will be selected, based on demonstrated leadership ability, community
service and/or work experience, academic success and extracurricular activities. To
be eligible, students must be from out of state, with preference given to students
from rural communities. Transfer students are eligible.
About us
Purpose and practice
The McKnight Scholars Leadership Program begins with the selection of a dynamic community
of undergraduate, out-of-state students with a passion for service and extraordinary
potential for influence.
It is the expectation that McKnight Scholars become more aware of their passions and
aptitudes, gain skills to foster collaboration in following those passions, understand
how communities grow and improve, make an impact on their home community and prepare
for influence beyond graduation. The program seeks to compliment the scholars’ entire
Oklahoma State University experience bringing a rich context and focus to their academic
journey.
History
The McKnight Scholars Leadership Program began in 2011 through a $10 million gift
from Ross and Billie McKnight. The endowment includes an out-of-state tuition waiver
and $5,000 for four years, along with a study abroad program. The McKnight family
believes strongly in the ability of OSU to prepare students to be change agents in
their respective professions, and as such, chose to invest in students through the
McKnight Scholars Leadership Program.