OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is accepting applications for the 2027 Academic All-State class.
Each year, OFE honors 100 Oklahoma public school seniors as Academic All-Staters. Students are chosen for their academic achievement, leadership and community service.
“Academic All-State represents all the good that’s happening in Oklahoma’s public schools,” said Elizabeth Inbody, OFE chief executive officer. “By celebrating these outstanding students, we encourage others to strive for academic excellence and reinforce the importance of public education in our state.”
OFE will honor the Academic All-State class at the 41st annual Academic Awards Celebration on May 8 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The foundation encourages honorees to invite a teacher who has made a lasting impact on their academic career to attend the event and join them on stage.
Each Academic All-State honoree receives a $1,500 prize, a medal and an honor cord.
To be eligible to apply, a senior must meet one of the following criteria: Composite ACT score of at least 30 Combined SAT evidence based reading & writing and math score of at least 1370 Selection as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist An independent selection committee comprised of business, education and civic leaders — including members of past Academic All-State classes — chooses the honorees. Applicants must write an essay and submit two letters of recommendation.
The All-State submission deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 1. The application and detailed award criteria are available at OFE.org.
OFE is a statewide, nonpartisan nonprofit that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools. The foundation elevates public education through esteemed honors, support for public school foundations, grants to K-12 mentoring programs and partnerships that provide exceptional professional development to educators.