Scholarships

When donating to the Chickasaw Foundation, you have the option of contributing to the general scholarship fund or to a specific scholarship. If you are interested in donating to a specific scholarship, please select the one you're interested in and learn more about it.

Wayne & Deana Edgar Family Scholarship

Wayne & Deana Edgar Family Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time graduate Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a major in mental health counseling or engineering. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Leader Family Scholarship

Leader Family Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw student enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate majoring in a healthcare field or skilled trade. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Wilson J. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Wilson J. Brown Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited two- of four-year college or university majoring in Native American studies. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

William G. Paul Scholarship

William G. Paul Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Oklahoma majoring in business, finance or accounting and pursuing a career in banking.

Vinnie May Humes Memorial Scholarship

Vinnie May Humes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university with a major in Native American studies, history or education. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Hill Group Scholarship

The Hill Group Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time, Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major.

The Chickasaw Nation Social Services Divisions General Purpose Scholarship

The Chickasaw Nation Social Services Divisions General Purpose Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

The Chickasaw Nation Aging Division and Geriatric Navigator Scholarship

The Chickasaw Nation Aging Division and Geriatric Navigator Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a full-time Chickasaw junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university majoring in a field related to gerontology or another related field approved by the Chickasaw Foundation Board of Trustees. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Ruth Oteka Oliphant Wyers Memorial Scholarship

Ruth Oteka Oliphant Wyers Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time, Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in education. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Robert Martin Cheadle Memorial Scholarship

Robert Martin Cheadle Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a Chickasaw undergraduate or law student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in law, pre-law, legal studies, paralegal or any major associated with law or a bachelor’s degree obtained with the intention of pursuing a law degree. Preference is for a non-traditional student. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Robert L Walton Memorial Scholarship

Robert L Walton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major.

Pearl Carter Scott Aviation Scholarship

Pearl Carter Scott Aviation Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a full-time Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited college or university or recognized private aviation school while pursuing a degree in an aviation-related field of study. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Scholarship is awarded annually in January.

Pauline Walker Memorial Scholarship

Pauline Walker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a junior and senior undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in Native American Studies.

Pamela Dawn Nelson Memorial Adult Education Scholarship

Pamela Dawn Nelson Memorial Adult Education Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major. Preference will be given to a non-traditional student.

Overton M.

Overton M. "Buck" Cheadle Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student attending East Central University and majoring in a field of study which leads to a teaching or coaching career. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Mooniene Ogee Memorial Scholarship

Mooniene Ogee Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Chickasaw undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited college or university majoring in education. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Mitch Sperry Memorial Scholarship

Mitch Sperry Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a Chickasaw undergraduate or law student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in law, pre-law, legal studies, paralegal or any major associated with law or a bachelor’s degree obtained with the intention of pursuing a law degree. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Mitch Musgrove Memorial Scholarship

Mitch Musgrove Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a part-time or full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university majoring in finance or accounting. Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Mary K. Moreland & Daniel T. Jenks Scholarship

Mary K. Moreland & Daniel T. Jenks Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those who are education majors. However, those majoring in math, engineering, business/finance, business management and accounting will be considered as well. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Marcella Burke Family Flourishing Scholarship for Law Students with Children

Marcella Burke Family Flourishing Scholarship for Law Students with Children

This scholarship is for a Chickasaw law student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, pursuing a juris doctorate. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference for students with children.

Lynn C. Gibson Memorial Scholarship

Lynn C. Gibson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a Chickasaw junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university while pursuing a degree in education. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Lillian Fowler Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Fowler Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study in social work or a pre-approved healthcare related major. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Lancelot Minor, III Memorial Law Scholarship

Lancelot Minor, III Memorial Law Scholarship

This scholarship is for a Chickasaw undergraduate or law student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in law, pre-law, legal studies, paralegal or any major associated with law or a bachelor’s degree obtained with the intention of pursuing a law degree. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

L. Jay and Oleta Keel Memorial Scholarship

L. Jay and Oleta Keel Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time or part-time Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Christian education, athletics/sports, construction management or agriculture. Must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Kenneth Comer Scholarship

Kenneth Comer Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time, Chickasaw graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking to be a licensed professional counselor or licensed drug and alcohol counselor. Preference will be given to recipients also seeking certification as a certified problem gambling counselor. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Judicial Scholarship - Law Student Scholarship

Judicial Scholarship - Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or university pursuing a degree in law, pre-law, legal studies, paralegal or any major associated with law or a bachelor’s degree obtained with the intention of pursuing a law degree; must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

John Bennett Herrington Scholarship

John Bennett Herrington Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a full-time Chickasaw junior or senior student enrolled at a two- or four year college or university pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, geophysics, natural sciences or related STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields of study approved by the Chickasaw Foundation Board of Trustees. Must have a demonstrated interest in space aeronautics, and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Jess Green Memorial Law Scholarship

Jess Green Memorial Law Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in law, pre-law, legal studies, paralegal or any major associated with law or a bachelor’s degree obtained with the intention of pursuing a law degree; must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Janie Hardwick Benson Memorial Scholarship

Janie Hardwick Benson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to an undergraduate or graduate Chickasaw student enrolled full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Must be pursuing a degree in nursing and working toward an ADN, BSN or MSN. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Janet Shaley James Memorial Scholarship

Janet Shaley James Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This is a general education scholarship; open to any major.

Jamie Duane Ellis Memorial Scholarship

Jamie Duane Ellis Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in criminal justice, police science or an equivalent major. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

James Michael

James Michael "Mike" Dunn Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a Chickasaw undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major.

James Aaron Ingram Athletic Scholarship

James Aaron Ingram Athletic Scholarship

This scholarship is for a Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, pursuing any major, but must be a member of the baseball, track, golf, softball or basketball program, with a preference for a baseball, softball or track student.

Irene C. & Russell Howard Memorial Scholarship

Irene C. & Russell Howard Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for an undergraduate Chickasaw student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university majoring in nutrition science, science or liberal arts. Must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Homer

Homer "Dee" Wells Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw student in the second year of an associate degree program. Student may also be a junior or senior undergraduate or a graduate student who is pursuing a construction management and/or engineering major. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Governor Emeritus Overton James Memorial Scholarship

Governor Emeritus Overton James Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time, Chickasaw student enrolled full-time in their junior or senior year or in graduate school at an accredited two- or four-year university while majoring in education. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.