Oklahoma State University
President's Distinguished Scholarship
September 16, 1983
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  Established in 1983 by Friends of Ferdie J. Deering, this scholarship provides $8,000 ($2,000/year for four years) for an entering freshman.  Consideration given to a sophomore or junior agricultural communications student if a freshman is not selected. Selection made by the President's Distinguished Scholars Committee upon recommendation of the department's scholarship committee.  Recipient must meet the President's Distinguished Scholar requirements. If an incoming freshman is selected, the award will be granted for a four-year period subject to a yearly review.  

 
 
  L-R: Charles Platt, OSU Foundation President; Ferdie Deering; Mildred Deering; Dr. L. L. Borger, OSU  President  

   

 
9/16/1983 Daily Oklahoman: Scholarship Honors Ferdie Deering
NOV 1983 Farmer-Stockman: OSU Scholarship Honors Deering
 

     
  First Recipient of Scholarship April 6, 1984
 L-R: Charles Platt, OSU Foundation President; Ferdie Deering; Mildred Deering; Rhonda Lowe of Ninnekah, Oklahoma; Dr. L. L. Borger, OSU  President