Northwestern Oklahoma State University will now be able to offer qualified Oklahoma education students up to $25,500 in scholarships and incentives through House Bill 3564 signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The application deadline is Aug. 24.

The Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program, also called Inspired to Teach, is offered to students planning to pursue a degree and a career in teacher education.

The scholarship amount is $1,000 per year for up to three academic years and $2,500 for the final academic year. Following graduation, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher...