2026-2027 Scholarship Application
Scholarship applications open each Fall for the following academic year.
SOU has over 170 scholarships through about 40 applications for both currently enrolled and newly admitted students. Whether this is your first time applying or your final year at SOU, we encourage you to apply for every scholarship you may be eligible for.
We recommend starting with the С»Æµ¼º½ Scholarship Application (SOSA), which puts you in the running for over 70 scholarships in one application. From there, continue to explore the additional applications you’re matched with.
To apply for SOU scholarships you must be admitted to SOU. Most scholarships require students to submit a FAFSA or ORSAA.
Deadlines
General Application Cycle:
March 16th, 2026
Education Application Cycle:
April 1st, 2026 – May 22nd, 2026
How to Apply:
- Log into with your SOU credentials.
- Answer questions in the Questions tab. The more questions you answer, the more scholarships you will be matched with.
- Review available opportunities in the Scholarships tab.
- Complete any Scholarship applications available under the Applications tab.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Financial Aid and Scholarships at finaid@sou.edu
Want to see which scholarships you may be eligible for?
Want to ensure you are completing the university application as well as the application for external opportunities? Review the Scholarship Universe Walkthrough PDF.