James D. (Jim) Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

James D. (Jim) Shaw was a faculty member at Redlands Community College for 27 years and a resident of El Reno for 41 years. He was a brilliant scholar and teacher in the communication arts. He loved language, grammar, and vocabulary, and he was a model of dedication and integrity. This scholarship was established to provide assistance to a current Redlands Community College student who reflects these interests and values. The scholarship was established in memory of James D. (Jim) Shaw by his wife (Joquita Shaw), children (Jill Shaw Taylor, Justin Shaw, and Jason Shaw), children-in-law (Ward Taylor, Jennifer Shaw, and Michelle Duffy), grandchildren, and other family members and friends.

The following guidelines have been established to qualify for the James D. (Jim) Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship:

Must have accumulated a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
During the term of the award, recipient must enroll at Redlands Community College in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Must claim and use the scholarship award in the academic year (excluding the summer term) immediately following selection, one-half of the award to be applied to fall semester expenses and one-half to be applied to spring semester expenses.
Scholarship funds must be applied toward books, tuition, fees, and other college-related expenses payable through the Redlands Community College Business Office.
Deadline for submission of application is stated below.
Any unused portion of the scholarship funds after authorized expenses are paid will be returned to the James D. (Jim) Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund in care of Redlands Community College Foundation, Inc.
Preference will be given to those with financial need.
Application Deadline: February 1