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Cherokee Nation Directed Studies Scholarship Program
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highereducation@cherokee.org
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Guidelines
14-County Map
Qualified Academic Degrees
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Cherokee Nation Directed Studies Scholarship Program
~GUIDELINES~
Purpose:
The purpose of the competitive Cherokee Directed Studies Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance
to deserving students pursuing higher education in a specific study area aimed at strengthening the Cherokee Nation
government and economy.
• Must be a citizen of the Cherokee Nation
• Must be a resident of the fourteen-county jurisdictional area or contiguous counties
• Must be a full time student. Must be accepted in a Professional, Masters or upper level
Bachelor's Program/School.
• Must have an approved major degree plan on file.
• Must submit official
transcripts at the end of each semester.
• Must maintain a grade point average that is in good standing with school.
• Must attend the Cherokee Summer Institute as required.
• Must sign a contract to work for Cherokee Nation for two years after graduation
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• Selection Criteria:
• Students in Professional Schools
• Students Accepted in Masters Level Program
• Students with Bachelor's Degree Plan on File
• Grade Point Average
• At Least 60 College Credit Hours with Admission to Degree Program
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• Cherokee Nation will assist with the following (at a limited rate):
• Tuition
• Books
• Fees
• Room/Board
• Required Equipment
• Pre-Test, Post Test, License Fees |
Semester Deadlines: Spring 09- November 15, 2008
For More Information Contact:
Cherokee Nation Education Services, Directed Studies Scholarship Program,
P.O. Box 948,
Tahlequah, OK 74465
1(800) 256-0671 toll free or (918) 453-5000 ask for Lisa Trice-Turtle at Ext. 4991
Or Mandy Scott at Ext. 3841, Visit: www.cherokee.org
Cherokee Nation building Leaders of tomorrow to sustain our Government and enhance
Economic Opportunity for the Benefit of all Cherokee citizens.
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