Higher Education Scholarships, Undergraduate and Graduate
Citizens of the Cherokee Nation actively pursuing a higher education degree may apply to receive educational scholarships payable directly to an accredited college or university. Some scholarships may have restrictions, such as students with multiple tribal lineages may only receive assistance from one tribe. Students must be working towards an Associates in Arts or Science, Associates of Applied Science in Nursing ONLY, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degrees. Students may receive assistance with one Associates Degree, one Bachelor’s Degree, one Master’s Degree, and one Doctorate Degree. Residency restrictions apply.
Please click on the appropriate program to view more information, under the "Downloads" section.
Applications will be accepted during these enrollment periods: due by 11:59 pm Central Time
Application can be found at https://scholarships.cherokee.org
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLIES TO
APPLICATION OPENS
DEADLINE
Undergraduate
School year 2022-23
March 1, 2022
*June 15, 2022
Graduate
Stole Program
Spring 2021 Commencement
March1, 2021
*If deadline falls on Saturday or Sunday, the application will be available until 11:59pm CST the next business day (Monday)
Cherokee Nation Stole Program
The Cherokee Nation College Resource Center rewards students striving to complete continuing education goals and academic success. The Stole program is available for college students who are currently graduating and are Cherokee Nation citizens. The program offers the opportunity to receive graduation stoles for one Associate (Art, Science or Applied Science –Nursing), Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree. Under this program citizens will receive one graduation stole per degree level.Students graduating from high school, vocational programs or proprietary schools are not eligible.The student is responsible for obtaining permission from the college/university to wear the stole during commencement. Application should be submitted at the beginning of the final semester.Upon receipt of a complete application packet, the stole will be sent via U.S. Mail to the address listed on the application or stoles may be picked up in the College Resource Center office.See downloads section below for the paper application.Applications will be accepted during these periods:
Spring Commencement
March 1
Fall Commencement
October 1
Resource Links:
To reach the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center, call 800-256-0671, ext. 5465, or email collegeresources@cherokee.org
