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CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing Grant

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

Overview

CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing To provide financial support to Native American students pursuing a registered nursing degree. For a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) member aiming to earn a nursing degree, if there are no eligible CRST candidates, the scholarship will be accessible to another tribal member. Proof of tribal enrollment is required for both applicants. This scholarship is available to students in their second through fifth years who have sustained a GPA of 2.0 or above. When applying for this scholarship, articulate how your nursing education will contribute to enhancing the health outcomes of Native American communities. (Pronunciation is: Wee-Cho-Zan-Ee, Wee-Woke-Ee-Eye-Aye, Oh-Yah-Tay. Which is Lakota for "Health Helpers Society")

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) membersPursuing a degree in nursingProvide proof of tribal enrollmentAttending any college, university, or technical college

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native-americanshealthcare

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