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Cherokee Nation Directed Studies Scholarship Program
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highereducation@cherokee.org
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Guidelines(PDF - 53KB)
14-County Map(PDF - 2MB)
Qualified Degrees (PDF - 94KB)
Scholarship Application Packet(PDF - 540KB)
Adobe Acrobat
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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.
•Eligibility
• Must be a citizen of the Cherokee Nation
• Must be a resident of the fourteen-county jurisdictional area or contiguous counties (See Map)
• 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.
• Medical Field Degrees are encouraged to apply for the Indian Health Services Scholarship.
• 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(University Housing Only)
• Required Equipment(limited)
• Pre-Test, Post Test, License Fees |
Semester Deadlines:
Spring 2010: November 6, 2009, 5 p.m.
Summer 2010: March 26, 2010, 5 p.m.
Fall 2010: June 18, 2010, 5 p.m.
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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