Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Daniel/Dunzy Community Initiative Scholarship Grant

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation's Daniel/Dunzy Community Initiative Scholarship aims to support Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens pursuing higher education. Established by the Daniel/Dunzy families, this scholarship encourages local and tribal community involvement. Eligible applicants are enrolled citizens attending a post-secondary institution within MCN jurisdiction and must provide a one-page statement on their community contributions. A $500 award helps cover educational costs, fostering cultural engagement and self-sufficiency within the community.

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
Longtime resident of Tiger Mountain, Wetumka, and Dewar areas, the Daniel/Dunzy families are encouraged by the giving nature of our Muscogee Nation and tribal youth. It is with this intention that the Daniel/Dunzy families offer this scholarship to a graduating high school senior or college student to support initiatives in giving back to our local and tribal communities.
Purpose
"This scholarship was established to encourage and assist a non-traditional student to reclaim th opportunity of higher education." This scholarship will financially assist a Muscogee (Creek) Nation student that might not have the financial means to pursue community or cultural opportunities of advancement. This scholarship award can be utilized to pay for the required cost of initiatives, supplies, transportation, or other incidental required cost related to the cost of community or cultural goodwill. This scholarship is to awarded to a Muscogee (Creek) Nation a high school senior or college student who is attending a school located within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation jurisdictional boundaries.

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Must be currently attending a post-secondary institution or high school within the MCN jurisdiction boundary.Must agree to authorize the Scholarship Foundation Program to publicize the scholarship award if selected.Must provide a one-page statement on how this scholarship will contribute to the applicant’s community involvement.Must provide at least 10 hours of community involvement if awarded.
Must be contributing to charitable events/opportunities in tribal or local communities. Students may submit one application per semester.Required Documents -In order to be considered for a scholarship please submit the following:Completed Scholarship Application Form
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.