George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship

Nigh Institute

The George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship was established by the 1999 Oklahoma Legislature to provide scholarship opportunities to outstanding students who are preparing for careers in public service. A component of the scholarship program is participation in seminars on public service offered by the Nigh Institute. Each college and university may nominate one scholarship recipient per year. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at a public or private college or university in the state of Oklahoma. Applicants must plan on a career in public service as determined by the institution. Applicants receiving the scholarship must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement as evidenced by a number of factors which may include grade point average, class rank, national awards, scholastic achievement, honors, teachers' recommendations and the applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities.