Scholarships

Spring Semester Applications are Open

Spring 2024 Scholarship Selection

Applications must be complete and submitted by deadline dates to receive funds.*
Fall Semester Deadline: June 1
Spring Semester Deadline: December 15

Applicant Requirements

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

Gen1 Scholarship – $1,000

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

Mvskoke Media – $2,000