Scholarship

2024 Justin Noyes High School Scholarship Announcement:

The Tulsa Post of the SAME is pleased to announce the award four $2,000 Justin Noyes Scholarships to senior high school students who intend to earn a degree in engineering, biological science or physical science.

These annual scholarships are in honor of Marine Sergeant Justin Noyes, an American Hero, who fought and died while serving our country in Fallujah, Iraq. Named for a remarkable young man who was fiercely dedicated to the service of our Nation, the scholarships recognize students whose accomplishments; associated with scholastic abilities, leadership and love of country; are honored by SAME and mirror the achievements of Sergeant Noyes.


Those receiving scholarships for 2024 include:

  • Jenna Epperly - 4-year Renewable Recipient - Bixby High School
  • Zackary McKenzie - Bixby High School
  • Ian Kanyeki - Jenks High School
  • Aliyah Orth- Jenks High School

Those receiving their $2,500 renewable scholarships from past awards include:

  • Sydney Dale - 2nd year
  • Emily Marazas - 3rd year
  • Johnny Williamson - 4th Year

 

2023 J.D. Metcalfe College Scholarship Applications Announcement:

The Tulsa Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is pleased to announce the award of five $2,000 scholarships to Junior or Senior students in Engineering, Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences programs.

Our annual scholarships are named in honor of Mr. J.D. Metcalfe who was instrumental in accomplishing unprecedented and nationally recognized flood risk reduction initiatives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was a loyal and respected member of the SAME. During his career as Tulsa Street Commissioner, Mr. Metcalfe’s vision and leadership improved the quality of life of countless Tulsans. These scholarships will recognize students whose accomplishments; associated with scholastic abilities, leadership and love of country; are honored by SAME and mirror the achievements of Mr. Metcalfe.

These scholarships are not limited to students interested in military careers. All applicants in Engineering, Biological Science, or Physical Science programs that meet the eligibility requirements will be considered.

Those receiving $2000 scholarships for 2023 include:

  • Michael Portman - Oral Roberts University
  • Evan Burk - Oklahoma State University
  • Luke McKenzie - Oklahoma State University
  • Joy Toku - Oral Roberts University - Air Force Reserves
  • Trevont Moore - Oral Roberts University

 

2024 Will Rogers JROTC Scholarship recipients: Brindy Tijerin, Karen Hernandez, and Shrey Bahkta - Pictured with Emelia Brooks-Sisco, Tulsa Post President

 

 

Shrey Bahkta

Brindy Tijerin

 

Karen Hernandez

 

 

J.D. Metcalfe College Scholarships for college students includes $2,000 minimum scholarships awarded to at least three Junior or Senior college students. These scholarships are not limited to students interested in military careers. All applicants in Engineering, Biological Science, or Physical Science programs that meet the eligibility requirements will be considered. Applications for these scholarships will be available in November.

 

Justin Noyes High School Scholarship for senior high school students from high schools in the Tulsa area who intend to earn a degree in engineering, biological science or physical science. One of the scholarships awarded will be a renewable 4-year scholarship and will be at the $8,000 level ($2,000 per year for four years) to the top graduating high school senior applicant. Applications for these scholarships will be available in April.

 

Will Rogers JROTC Scholarships. The Tulsa Post donates $1,500 to the Will Rogers High School JROTC Program each year in April. In addition, three $2500 scholarships are awarded to deserving high school students. These students are enrolled in AP courses and make up the Will Rogers JROTC BN Color Guard and are its top producing Cadets.