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Selection of the scholarship recipients is made by a committee appointed by the Board of Directors of The MORE Foundation. To review qualifications, click here. To access the online application, please click the “Apply” button below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c1f2534e98c64bdde079f3/1640110524445-VI6XFMB6XWXKSMRRHOM3/unsplash-image-iQPr1XkF5F0.jpg Home - Our Mission The mission of The MORE Foundation is to provide financial incentives to all Carter County public high school graduates from average income families to pursue higher education goals at Oklahoma colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools of their choice. We believe that higher education promotes individual and social growth, enabling young people to develop skills and experience life lessons that will assist them in becoming productive citizens who give back to the community. This program does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or religious affiliation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c1f2534e98c64bdde079f3/1640110901814-Z50PS9ZFD5JFSW6C43DF/unsplash-image-1VqHRwxcCCw.jpg Home - About The MORE Foundation The late Ward S. Merrick, Jr. had a vision to create a scholarship that would benefit students from middle income families who needed assistance to fulfill the dream of attending a college, university or vocational-technical school. Together with his son Frank W. Merrick, they created the Greater Ardmore Scholarship Foundation (GASF) in 1990. Ardmore and Plainview High School graduates were the only schools eligible until 1997, when the Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation began funding all surrounding Carter County schools. This broadened the scope of service and enabled all Carter County students to be eligible to receive the scholarship. In August of 2014, under the leadership of Jeni Merrick Baker, with a new vision to expand avenues of support, the organization was renamed The MORE Foundation, with The MORE Scholarship falling under the auspices of the foundation’s educational pursuits. The MORE Foundation has been in operation for so many years with continued success, thanks to the generosity and contributions of the citizens of Carter County and private foundations. A non-profit organization, The MORE Foundation through The MORE Scholarship, has awarded approximately nine million dollars in scholarships since 1990. https://themorefoundation-sshome.squarespace.com/scholarship-info daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c1f2534e98c64bdde079f3/1640123605136-UOGYL9SYXE7L04LC2YNL/unsplash-image-EI50ZDA-l8Y.jpg Scholarship Info - Application Information The MORE Scholarship is a four year scholarship which offers $500 for the first four semesters and $1,000 for the last four semesters. $6,000 Total Scholarship Award Requirements for High School Qualifications are as follows: Must be a graduating senior currently enrolled in a Carter County Public High School Must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA OR an ACT score of 21 or higher Scholarship awards are paid each semester when full time status of the student is verified at an in-state College, University or Technical School FOR 2026 GRADUATES: Parental Income must be between $35,000 and $100,000 (Adjusted Gross Income) *If student has one or more siblings enrolled full time in a college/university, limit INCREASES to $125,000 For graduates resubmitting their application from the class of 2023 and earlier: Parental Income must be between $35,000 and $90,000 (Adjusted Gross Income) *If student has one or more siblings enrolled in a college/university, limit INCREASES to $115,000 EVERY SENIOR SHOULD APPLY! Even if you are outside of our income qualifications you will have the opportunity to reapply if your status changes, however for you to have an opportunity to reapply you must apply during the application period of your senior year. Required Documents: Applicant needs to submit a 2023 or their latest Tax Return for financial criteria. If applicant is not claimed as a dependent on parent/guardian Taxes, documents accepted are official Disability form, Homeless certification letter on school Letterhead. 7 Semester Transcript and ACT Scores Resubmitting applicants after first semester of college due to GPA (need a 2.5 or better) College Transcript or current Tax Return if financial status changed. How To Apply: Go to cfok.org/apply and create an account or click on the “Apply” button below. Need Help? Scroll down for our video with instructions on how to apply. The online application for 2026 High School graduates will be available beginning January 2, 2026. 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