The OKWU Presidential Leadership Scholarship is built to attract prospective students who possess strong academic and leadership skills as well as a passion for both campus and community involvement. This scholarship is awarded based on a committee selection process which includes the initial application, references, and an interview. Once awarded, PLS students are obligated to undergo leadership training and fulfill a minimum number of leadership and community service hours each semester. Applicants must submit 3 reference letters, one must be from your pastor, all must be non-OKWU references.