Scholarships
Mark H. Iola Scholarship
Program
The scholarship program was established in 2003 through the generosity of Mark H. Iola, attorney and founder of Big Brothers & Sisters of Green Country (Tulsa). Mark recognized the value of the BBBS mentoring program and wanted to provide funds that would help former 'Littles' continue their education.
There will be at least two scholarships available each semester for a maximum of $1,000 each per year. Scholarships may be used for educational purposes at colleges, universities, vocational training schools, trade schools and graduate education.
Eligibility
Each applicant for a scholarship must have been a matched Little Brother or Little Sister in an Oklahoma Big Brothers Big Sisters program for at least one year. The match does not need to be currently active.
Criteria
Applicants will be selected based upon financial need, volunteer work, community involvement and academic achievement.
Application
All applications must be received in full by the appropriate deadline below:
- May 15 for fall and spring of the following school year.
- November 15 for spring and summer of the following school year.
The total application includes the following:
- Student Application Form
- Official Transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
Disbursement of Mark H. Iola Scholarship Funds
Documentation of enrollment for each semester must be submitted to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Corporate Office before the granted scholarship will be disbursed. Evidence of completion of the first semester and receipts for funds spent must be submitted before additional funds are disbursed.
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Download Scholarship Application