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.

General Scholarship Fund

General Scholarship Fund

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Alicia Anne Wear Memorial Scholarship

Alicia Anne Wear Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time graduate Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a major in therapy, counseling or a related field with an emphasis on working with families and children. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Jordan Rainer Music Scholarship

Jordan Rainer Music Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate Chickasaw student pursuing a degree in music. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Mattie Greenwood Tunnel ITECK Scholarship

Mattie Greenwood Tunnel ITECK Scholarship

This scholarship is for a part- or full-time Chickasaw student (vo-tech, undergraduate or graduate) pursuing a degree in conservation biology, ecology, environmental science or policy, hydrology or Native American studies with an emphasis on applying Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) to these practices. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Wesley D. Brantley, Jr. Scholarship

Wesley D. Brantley, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate or graduate Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a major in accounting, business or finance. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Ambassador Neal McCaleb Scholarship

Ambassador Neal McCaleb Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate Chickasaw student enrolled at Oklahoma State University. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Ann Eubank Health Scholarship

Ann Eubank Health Scholarship

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

Anompa Shaali' Scholarship

Anompa Shaali' Scholarship

This scholarship is for a Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is for students pursuing a major in Native American studies, linguistics, education or curriculum development. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Ataloa Memorial Scholarship

Ataloa Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and majoring in a music-related field. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Chickasaw Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

Chickasaw Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time Chickasaw undergraduate students at an accredited two- or four-year college or university who are majoring in the fine arts (art, music, drama or dance). Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Chickasaw Foundation General Purpose Education Scholarship

Chickasaw Foundation General Purpose Education Scholarship

This scholarship is available for 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.

Chickasaw Foundation Health Professions Scholarship

Chickasaw Foundation Health Professions Scholarship

This scholarship is available to undergraduate, graduate or vo-tech students enrolled full-time while pursuing a degree or certification in the following: dentistry, dental hygienist, nursing, nurse practitioner/PA, medical doctor, lab technology, pharmacy, imaging technology, behavioral health counseling or biomedical engineering. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Chickasaw Foundation Toksali Scholarship

Chickasaw Foundation Toksali Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university who is also an employee of the Chickasaw Nation of any heritage. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Colbert

Colbert "Bud" Baker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw student in their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university majoring in history, education or pre-law with a minor in history (Chickasaw or Native American studies emphasis).

Colbert Scholarship

Colbert Scholarship

This award is open to a Chickasaw undergraduate student who is enrolled full-time at one of the following schools: Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University or the University of Oklahoma. The student must also be a resident of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo District. This is a general education scholarship, open to any major. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Computercraft Corporation Scholarship

Computercraft Corporation Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university. Preference for this scholarship will be given, but not limited to, a student studying computer engineering, graphic design, biology, conference management, international trade specialty or business and must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

David & Carolyn Nimmo Graduate Business Scholarship

David & Carolyn Nimmo Graduate Business Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Chickasaw student enrolled at an accredited college or university and pursuing an MBA. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Donald D. and J. Wenonah Gunning Memorial Scholarship

Donald D. and J. Wenonah Gunning Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Chickasaw undergraduate student enrolled 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.

Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Scholarship

Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Scholarship

The scholarship is available to an undergraduate and graduate student who is enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, career technology, vocational-technical center or trade school. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Scholarship was established to encourage and foster native females in furthering their education. This is a general education scholarship; open to any major.

Edward L. Kruger Memorial Ittish Aaisha' Scholarship

Edward L. Kruger Memorial Ittish Aaisha' Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Chickasaw graduate student enrolled full-time in pharmacy school at an accredited college or university. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.