Scholarship applicants sought for Oklahoma universities

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Applications for the P.B. Odom III Family Scholarship are open through June 1.

The scholarship was established to encourage graduating seniors and applicants 45 or younger from the south Oklahoma City and Moore areas to pursue post-secondary education degree programs at an Oklahoma accredited college or university offering a vocational, two-year or fouryear curriculum.

Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to 25 applicants to be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment or supplies.

Applicants must complete a general application before applying for specific scholarship opportunities.

For more information and to apply, go to www. occf.org/scholarships or occf.academicworks. com.

The scholarship fund was established in 2016 by Paul B. Odom III, Elizabeth L. Odom, David P. Odom and Rachel B. Odom.