Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Cameron Jeffrey Osborn Scholarship Grant

The Cameron Jeffrey Osborn Scholarship, administered by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation, aims to support enrolled Muscogee (Creek) Nation students who face financial barriers to higher education. This scholarship honors the memory of Cameron Osborn, a dedicated Air National Guard member who tragically passed away. Valued at $500, it can be used for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses, ensuring that students can pursue their academic goals and keep Cameron's legacy alive.

NOTE: This scholarship only has a Fall Term Application Deadline.
The central purpose and role of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program established by the Muscogee (Creek) National Council is to promote self-sufficiency, proactive community participation, self-reliance, self-determination, tribal sovereignty, and a sustainable future for Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens through traditional gift-giving and support of academic scholarship, community initiatives, and research that benefit the growth and prosperity of Muscogee (Creek) Nation communities. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program is a Muscogee (Creek) Nation tribal government non-profit program qualified under Section 7871(a) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. All contributions to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Description
Jeff Osborn and his wife, Thomasene Yahola Osborn are the administrators of this scholarship. Within months of Ms. Yahola Osborn becoming the National Council Representative for the Tukvpvtce District, the Osborn’s only son, Cameron was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was nineteen-years old.
The Osborn family utilized the services of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Children and Family Services to complete their family through adoption. Cameron was 10 months old when he came to live with his forever family in June 28, 1999. One year later, to the date, Cameron was legally adopted.
He enlisted into the Air National Guard on June 28, 2017, the summer before his senior year. Cameron was a member of the 138th Fighter Wing based in Tulsa. Airman First Class Osborn was honorably discharged from service upon his death.
Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist Muscogee (Creek) Nation students that might not otherwise have the financial means to further their education. This scholarship award can be utilized to pay for the required cost of tuition, fees, books, tools, supplies, testing or examination fees, transportation, or other incidental required cost related to the cost of the post-secondary education institution. This scholarship is to be awarded to a Muscogee (Creek) Nation student who is attending an institution of higher education, a technical or vocational trade school. Cameron’s parents wish to keep Cameron’s legacy alive by blessing a student who is/was adopted or currently serves in the military.

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Must be currently attending an institution of higher education or enrolled as a first-time entering student.
Must agree to authorize the Scholarship Foundation Program to publicize the scholarship award if selected.Must provide proof of adoption, or a member of the armed forces.Students may submit one application per semester.