Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Cheyanne Micah Scholarship Grant

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Cheyanne Micah Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Cheyanne Micah Scholarship to support enrolled Muscogee citizens attending trade schools. This scholarship aims to alleviate financial burdens by covering tuition, books, and related expenses, ensuring students can pursue their education without financial strain. It honors Cheyanne Micah Perez, a passionate individual dedicated to her community, while empowering others to achieve their educational dreams and maintain tribal sovereignty.

Overview

Mission 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. This status is only afforded to federally recognized tribes. All contributions to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Cheyanne Micah Scholarship Description The Cheyanne Micah Scholarship is dedicated in assisting Mvskoke citizens who are attending a trade school. Funds can be utilized to pay for the cost of tuition, books, tools, supplies, or any cost related to the post-secondary education institution. The scholarship is sponsored as a legacy to Cheyanne Micah Perez. She was born in Tulsa, OK in 1999. She was an active member of Duck Creek Ceremonial Grounds and Concharty United Methodist Church. Cheyanne was a big dreamer and passionate about makeup. 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. Cheyanne's family wish to keep Cheyannes's legacy alive by blessing another citizen enrolled in a trade school. Funding $500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 be enrolled in a trade schoolStudents may submit one application per semester.Required Documents -In order to be considered for a scholarship please submit the following:Completed Scholarship Application Form Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship ID Card Personal essay Educational records: Official high school transcript or GED certificate, or most recent college transcript. College admissions acceptance letter. Any supporting documents: Certifications, awards, letters of recommendation, financial aid, etc.