SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION DAY at CHS
Links for Clinton Public School CHS Seniors
To apply for CFOK Scholarships: Go to https://cfok.org/apply/
Clinton Public School Foundation Scholarship Day 2025
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
To apply for CFOK Scholarships: Go to https://cfok.org/apply/
Clinton Public School Foundation Scholarship Day 2025
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
SCHOLARSHIP Opportunities for Graduating Seniors and Alumni
The Clinton Public School Foundation manages many scholarships that have been established by donors according to their specific preferences for Clinton High School graduating seniors and alumni. In 2024, $76,350 was awarded.
Selection criteria varies for each scholarship.
If you are interested in starting a scholarship fund with CPSF, please contact Debbie Carlisle or Tonya Gaunt.
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The Smith Leadership ScholarshipThe Smith Leadership Scholarship was established in 2018 by Karen and Martin Smith to recognize a student who has demonstrated remarkable leadership ability throughout high school.
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The George H. And Louis La Rue Powers ScholarshipThis scholarship, first awarded in 2019, is made possible from the estate of the late George Powers. Applicants with extensive volunteer work are encouraged to apply.
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The Kent Powell Memorial Scholarship
The Powell Scholarship was first awarded in 2017. The scholarship is funded by memorial donations in honor
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Brickner Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Al Harris Memorial Scholarship
These scholarships were established by CHS alumnus Robert Brickner (1952) in 1990 to honor his parents, and his good friend Dr. All Harris. Since 1990, Mr. Brickner has donated over $70,000 to help CHS graduates in need attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
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K.B. Cornell, Jr. & Elise Cornell Scholarship
Clinton attorney Patrick Cornell and family established this scholarship in honor of his father and aunt in 2005. "We just wanted to offer a little help to a CHS graduate, and are thankfully in a place where we can," said Cornell. |
Neparko Family Scholarship
Dr. Edward Neparko and his family established this scholarship in 2012 for a student attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University and majoring in the sciences. |
Davis-McElmurry Trust ScholarshipsThe Davis-McElmurry Trust Scholarships are made possible by a trust established by a former Clinton Public Schools teacher. These are multiple, substantial awards available to graduating seniors and alumni for up to four years of college. Financial need is considered, but not the only
determining factor. Tyrone Lewis Memorial ScholarshipThe Tyrone Lewis Memorial Scholarship is an award given to a graduating Senior. The scholarship fund was established in 2017 by alumni from the Clinton High School Class of 1994 who wanted to honor their teammate, Tyrone Lewis.
The Jackson Family Trailblazer Scholarship honors individuals who exemplify ambition, resilience, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Inspired by Jason Jackson, a visionary leader dedicated to community and excellence, this scholarship empowers recipients to forge their own unique paths to success.
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Oscar Torres Memorial ScholarshipThe Oscar Torres Memorial Scholarship is an award given to a graduating senior who has shown resilience and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities while attending high school and who will be attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The scholarship fund was established in 2006 by 1998 Alum Juan Garcia who wanted to honor his teammate, Oscar Torres. Clinton Band Alumni ScholarshipThis scholarship is funded by Samantha Aispuro and former Clinton Band Alumni. This award can go to any CHS student who has participated in band throughout high school. Public donations are accepted for this fund.
Sally Nan Brooks Smith ScholarshipThe family of Sally Nan Brooks Smith began this scholarship to honor Sally Nan Brooks Smith who was a science teacher at Clinton High School for 26 years. After retiring from teaching, she continued her love of anatomy and received an associate's degree to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding science student.
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Abrahams Farms ScholarshipThe Abrahams Farm Scholarship was established in 2024 by the daughters of Rosella Abrahams to honor their mother. The Scholarship was created to support a CHS student who has been impacted in some way by farming or a farmer. Judy Sights Memorial ScholarshipThe scholarship was established in 2021 by the daughter of Judy Sights. The Sights Family will award one scholarship to a well-rounded CHS student. The award can be used at any Oklahoma public or private university.
George H. Lewis LaRue
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Other scholarship awards managed by the Foundation include:
The Creager-Goodwin History Award
The Creager/Goodwin History Award is a cash award made possible with the interest from an investment being managed by the Clinton Public School Foundation. The award will be chosen by the History Department and presented to an outstanding senior history student.
