Ride with Gorilla Pride and Support Future Gorillas!
An annual gift of $35+ (Kansas) or $30+ (Missouri) to Pittsburg State University qualifies you for a Gorilla License Plate. Your donation benefits the Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or a designated area of your choosing. It's easier and quicker than ever to to renew or apply for a new plate, so don't wait!
Do you want to support Pitt State through your business?
Add the Gorilla License Plate to your company vehicles! With a gift to Pitt State, your business can Ride with Gorilla Pride wherever your vehicles travel. ACI Concrete Placement, LLC, Crossland Construction Company, Inc., Netwatch, Inc., and JT Companies all proudly support the Gorilla License Plates. Thank you to all the businesses who choose to support this initiative!
How It Works in Oklahoma
To apply for a new Gorilla Plate:
- Visit OkCARS
- Select New Specialty Plate
- Complete online application
To renew your Gorilla Plate:
- Visit OkCARS
- Select Automobile Renewal
- Complete online renewal form
Gorilla Plate Fees:
- First time fees: $40
- $20 donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
- $20 state and mailing fees
- Renewal fees: $36.55
- $20 donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
- $16.55 state fees
*Tag renewal/state fees still apply
For questions, please contact the State of Oklahoma at 1-800-522-8165 or (405) 521-2468.
Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
The Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship is provided by the annual royalty fees collected through the Gorilla License Plate Program. The requirements for this scholarship include: having a parent or grandparent as an alumna/alumnus of Pittsburg State University, and being a zero hour freshman with a 3.0 GPA or an incoming transfer student with a 3.0 GPA.
This scholarship is non-renewable. Incoming students may apply by completing the general scholarship application online by February 1st. Just check the box noting student has a parent or grandparent who graduated from Pitt State.
In the 2024-2025 school year, more than $100,000 was awarded to 171 students through the Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship. This year we recognized this special group during Family Weekend on the field of Carnie Smith Stadium. Students celebrated with their alumni parents and alumni grandparents – proudly showcasing their family's legacy in Gorilla Nation! Thank you to those who support this program and invest in Future Gorillas.
