Nate Collins “Big Nate” (08/15/04-04/27/2023), an accomplished athlete, scholar, and friend left a legacy of friendship, support, and love. He was full of life, positivity, and had an infectious smile with a contagious laugh. Nate enjoyed cooking and found a love for writing while in college, where he played football.
In honor of all that Big Nate brought to the world, his friends and family, we choose to carry on his legacy by awarding The Nate Collins Character Scholarship to a student who continues in the footsteps of such a positive role model that was Nate.
This is an annual scholarship in the amount of $1000, that is awarded to a Ponca City High School Senior who exemplifies leadership, kindness, and outreach to other students. This is a one-time award offered to students who are selected annually through the application process. Click here to download a copy of the scholarship announcement.
APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN CLOSED FOR 2025
Student Qualifications:
How to Nominate a Student:
Amount of Scholarship:
$1,000.00-one time payment to college/university (enrollment must be verified)
Payment/Distribution of Award
The scholarship will be sent directly to the college/university the awardee will be attending
Application Open: May 09 - June 15, 2025
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed upon all final submissions, after June 15, 2025
Award Announcement: The Awardee will be notified via email and with a public post to the Morningstar Counseling Facebook page. Award announcement date TBD
*Parents/guardians must give permission for the student to be included in a press release along with photo.
Calissa Collins - 2024 Winner of the Nate Collins Character Award
Trycten Boyer - 2023 Winner of the Nate Collins Character Award