OU Club of Houston Scholarship

In 1965, the OU Club of Houston established a scholarship trust fund for the purpose of encouraging outstanding high school students from the Houston area to attend the University of Oklahoma.

Continued and generous support by Houston-area OU alumni and friends enables The OU Club of Houston to increase the scholarship trust fund insuring the annual awards keep pace with increases in out-of-state tuition costs at the University. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

To make a contribution to the OU Club of Houston Scholarship Fund please make checks payable to the OU Foundation and send to: OU Club of Houston, 5090 Richmond, #299Houston TX 77056

Darrell Royal Memorial Scholarship

Before becoming a Texas sports legend, before calling himself a Longhorn (or Husky or Eskimo), Darrell Royal was an All-American football player at the University of Oklahoma. Quarterbacking the Sooners to an undefeated season in 1948, Royal helped pave the way to the Oklahoma program's remarkable success in the decades to come.

To commemorate Royal's achievements as a Sooner, The OU Club of Houston has established the Darrell Royal Memorial Scholarship to be presented annually to a Houston-area high school student bound for the University of Oklahoma. Presently, the scholarship is worth $2,000 per year, consisting of a $1,000 cash award from the OU Club of Houston, and a matching $1,000 fee waiver from the University of Oklahoma. It is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and remains enrolled as a full-time student.

"Darrell Royal's accomplishments as the long-time head football coach at the Univeristy of Texas have firmly established him as one of the greats of all time," said Marilyn Turner, past board president of The OU Club of Houston. "But he learned how to win at Oklahoma. In the finest sense of the expression, Darrell Royal was both 'Sooner born and Sooner bred'."

Royal played at Oklahoma under coach Bud Wilkinson. The Hollis, OK, native still holds school records for the longest punt return and most career interceptions. Roal died November 7, 2012, from cariovascular complications relted to Alzheimer's disease. Before taking the University of Texas head coaching job, Royal was head coach of the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and at the University of Washington and Mississippi State.

Robert and Jerry Simmer Scholarship

In 2001, the OU Club of Houston established a second scholarship, the Robert and Jerry Simmer scholarship, named in memory of Robert W. Simmer, a graduate of the OU Law School and longtime supporter of the University. Proceeds from an annual golf tournament bearing Mr. Simmer’s name as well as other fundraising events are used to fund the scholarship awarded through the OU Club of Houston. The Simmer scholarship is also worth $2,000 per year, consisting of a $1,000 cash award from the OU Club of Houston and a matching fee waiver from the University. It is also renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and remains enrolled as a full-time student.

These two scholarships are awarded each year to students who best exemplify the qualities of academic achievement, leadership and service during their high school years. While need is considered in awarding the scholarships, it is only one factor among many used to select the recipients. Individuals who receive the awards are expected to be ambassadors from the Houston area, who exhibit the same qualities at OU that made them successful in high school.


Apply for an OU Club of Houston Scholarship

As of 2015 there is no longer an OU Club of Houston scholarship form. We are now part of OU's recruitment system so every registered incoming student from the Houston area will automatically be processed as an applicant for our scholarships. If you meet our criteria we will reach out to you for more information. 


Past Scholarship Recipients

Name High School OU Grad. Year
Carter Tesh
Seven Lakes
2014
Danielle San Miguel
Klein Oak
2014
Rachel Calhoun
Cinco Ranch
2013
Gavin Smith
Klein Oak
2013
Jon Clark
Klein Oak
2012
Laura Zastoupil
Kingwood
2012
Samantha Roe
Lamar
2011
Amelia Redmond
Cinco Ranch
2011
Liz Severin
The Woodlands
2010
Michelle Huff Kingwood
2010
Thomas Hanks
Langham Creek
2009
Durrell Hodge
Booker T. Washingon
2009
Carolyn Edge
Katy
2008
Ryan Smith
Dobie
2008
Kayla Mills
Cypress Falls
2007
Grant Shawhan
Klein
2007
Stephanie Lindsey Stratford
2006
Stacy Russell
The Woodlands 2006


OU Club of Houston is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization. 5090 Richmond, #299 Houston TX 77056

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