Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Jackson Narcomey Scholarship Grant

The Jackson Narcomey Scholarship, established by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, aims to support enrolled citizens pursuing a degree in art or a related field. This scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition, fees, and educational supplies, promoting self-sufficiency among Muscogee (Creek) Nation students. Awarded to full-time students demonstrating financial need, the scholarship honors the legacy of Jackson Narcomey, a distinguished artist whose work has garnered national recognition.

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
Jackson Narcomey was born on January 25, 1942 at W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, OK. Jackson's father and mother, the late Reverend Raymond and Frances Narcomey raised Jackson and his siblings in Eufaula, OK which is located in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. At a later date, Jackson returned to Tahlequah where he attended Sequoyah Indian School and where he met Mr. Riley White, an art instructor that influenced and impacted his art career. It was from Mr. White that Jackson learned various art methods including silk screen. Jackson began his professional art career in the early 1970's which included not only traditional flat style paintings, but abstract paintings and sculpture pieces. Jackson won many major art awards and recognition throughout the state of Oklahoma and at the international level. Not only did Jackson produce wonderful art work, he mastered the techniques of matting and framing. In the mid 1990's, Jackson began a new adventure by purchasing a silk screen press and designing and silk screening his own works of art. Jackson further created a successful line of t-shirts which were available and marketed at pow-wows and Indian art shows throughout eastern Oklahoma. Jackson's paintings can be found in private and museum collections from Albuquerque, NM, to New York, NY, and in the state of Oklahoma.
Purpose
This scholarship is for a student majoring in art or a related field. The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist a Muscogee (Creek) citizen in pursuit of his/her college 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.

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Provide a personal statement indicating how this scholarship will help the applicant complete his/her education and the type of medium used by the applicant.Must be a full-time student currently attending an accredited university or enrolled as a first-time entering student.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Must agree to authorize the Scholarship Foundation program to publicize the scholarship award if selected.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.