The Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Program was created and funded by the Oklahoma Legislature and is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents as an incentive for students of high academic ability to atttend both public and private higher education institutions in Oklahoma. The specific goals are:

1. (1) To retain top-ranked students from Oklahoma in Oklahoma colleges and enable these institutions to compete aggressively for top Oklahoma scholars;
2. (2) To attract high caliber out-of-state students to attend Oklahoma colleges and universities; and
3. (3) To enhance the academic quality in Oklahoma colleges and universities.

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 196, eff 10-12-99 (emergency)

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3055, eff 7-13-00