Scholarships
Current Applications
Spring Semester Applications Have Closed
Mvto for your interest! The Spring 2025 application is now closed. Please check back soon for our Fall 2025 open competitive application period in March.
Applicant Requirements
Applications must be complete and submitted by deadline dates to receive funds.*
June 1: Fall Semester Deadline
January 20: Spring Semester Deadline
Personal Essay
Students will submit a one-page, typed, personal essay that includes career and educational goals, career choice, tribal and community involvement, and how this scholarship will affect their college education.
- Students must be a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Students may submit one application per semester.
- Students that are applying for any restricted scholarships must comply with the specific requirements in the description.
Required Documents
In order to be considered for a scholarship please submit the following:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship ID Card
- Personal essay
- Educational records: Official high school transcript or GED certificate, or most recent college transcript.
- College admissions acceptance letter.
- Any supporting documents: Certifications, awards, letters of recommendation, financial aid, etc.
* Please Note: Applications and required documents must all be submitted IN FULL to the Foundation by the deadline!
No Exceptions.
General Scholarships
These have no requirements within the description.
- Freshman Scholarship – $1,000
- Sophomore Scholarship – $1,000
- Junior Scholarship – $1,000
- Senior Scholarship – $1,000
- Post Graduate Scholarship – $1,000
- Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
- George and Mollie (Jones) Hicks Scholarship – $500
- Kenneth Sourjohn Sr. Scholarship – $500
Restricted Scholarships
These have specific requirements within the description.
Aktopv ‘Bridge’ Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be a non-traditional student.
A Second Chance Scholarship – $1,000
- Must have been convicted of a felony
- Must provide a letter of recommendation
Cameron Jeffrey Osborn Scholarship (Fall Only) – $500
- Must provide proof of adoption, or a member of the armed forces
Checotah Casino Scholarship (Fall Only) – $1,000
- Must be a graduating senior from Checotah High School
Cheyanne Micah Scholarship – $500
- Must be attending a technical school
Daniel/Dunzy Community Initiative Scholarship – $500
- Must currently reside within MCN jurisdictional boundary
- Must be contributing to charitable event/opportunities in tribal or local communities
- Must provide essay and community service hours
ECKE ‘MVNOKECKV (A Mother’s Love) Scholarship – $1,500
- Must be a single mother
Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Healthcare Scholarship – $2,000
- Must be pursuing a career as a health care provider
Everlasting Crown Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be a graduate student pursuing a Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D. in Social Sciences
- Must be a parent or guardian
Fighting Cancer for Kat Scholarship – $500
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
- Must give a personal statement stating how cancer has affected the applicant’s life
Fostering Care Scholarship – $500
- Must show proof that the student was a Ward of the Court for at least six months after the age of 13 and resided in out of home care placement
- Must be a first-generation student
Guardians of Sovereignty (Female) Scholarship – $500
- Must be a veteran, descendant of a veteran, or spouse of a veteran
Guardians of Sovereignty (Male) Scholarship – $500
- Must be a veteran, descendant of a veteran, or spouse of a veteran
Health Systems Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be pursuing a career in the healthcare field
Jackson Narcomey Scholarship – $500
- Must be currently enrolled as an Art major or related field
- Must give a personal statement indicating how this scholarship will help the applicant complete his/her education and the type of medium used by the applicant
Lawrence and Rita Olson Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be in the field of Natural Resources or closely related field
Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be pursuing a degree in architecture, design, or engineering
- Must provide an extra essay
- Must participate in a grant interview if requested
Muscogee (Creek) National Council Scholarship – $1,000
- Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
- Must be pursuing a first-time Master’s, Doctorate as a full-time/part-time student at an accredited graduate school
- Must adhere to the application requirements established by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program
- Must provide supporting documentation of leadership skills while obtaining degree
- Must be pursuing a career path in graphic design, journalism, or marketing
- Must complete 200 hours of the Mvskoke Media Internship Program
- Must have lost a parent prior to the age of 18 years old
Okemah “OMNIC” Community (Fall Only) – $1,000
- Must live within the Okemah community boundaries
Opothle Yohola Trail of Tears Scholarship- $500
- Must have a GPA of 3.0, or ACT score of 21
Sterlin Harjo Scholarship- $1,000
- Must be pursuing a degree in creative arts, film and television, art, architectural or visual design
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in a certificate program
Walter Dzurus III First Generation Scholarship- $500
- Must be a first-generation student