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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University

Annual Fund

Give where it matters most.

A student’s OBU experience is made up of so much more than what happens in a classroom. It is an after-class conversation with a professor, a chapel service that changes the way a student sees their faith, a team that becomes family, a new opportunity to discover a calling or simply a place on campus that feels like home.

Tuition alone does not cover all that goes into an OBU education. The Annual Fund helps bridge that gap, giving OBU the flexibility to respond to the needs of our students and invest in the experiences that make Bison Hill what it is. When you give to the Annual Fund, you are helping provide the foundation for the academic, spiritual and personal growth that happens here every day.

Your gift touches the whole OBU experience.

Your gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in the whole student and in the future of OBU.

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Opening Doors

For many students, financial aid makes the difference between wondering if college is possible and knowing it is. The Annual Fund is an important source of support for student scholarships, helping more students pursue a quality Christian education and take the next step toward the future God has prepared for them.

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Supporting Students Every Day

Much of what makes a college experience meaningful happens in the everyday moments. The Annual Fund helps support the needs that students experience throughout their time at OBU — from housing and dining to student wellness and the spaces where they gather, study and build community.

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Investing in the Classroom

OBU students are preparing for a wide range of callings, careers and communities. From the sciences and health professions to business, ministry, music and the arts, Annual Fund gifts help support the academic experiences, resources and innovation that allow students to learn, explore and prepare for what comes next. 

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Growing in Faith

At OBU, faith is part of everything we do. Students are encouraged to ask hard questions, grow in their understanding of Scripture and discover what it means to follow Christ in every part of their lives. Your Annual Fund gift helps support the spiritual formation, ministry opportunities and resources that make that growth possible on campus and beyond.

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Finding Community

Some of the most important parts of college happen outside the classroom. Clubs, organizations, intramural sports, campus traditions and countless everyday moments give students places to find their people and become part of something bigger than themselves. Your gift helps create the community that makes Bison Hill feel like home.

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Caring for Bison Hill

Our campus is more than a collection of buildings. It is where students make memories, friendships are formed, and generations of Bison have found a place to belong. Annual Fund gifts help support the care, renewal and improvement of the spaces where today's students are living and learning while helping us prepare Bison Hill for those who will come after them.

Make an impact today. 

You don’t have to choose just one part of the OBU experience to make a difference. The Annual Fund allows your generosity to go where it is needed most, helping OBU respond to the needs of students and strengthen the experiences that shape their time with us.