Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship Grant

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) citizens pursuing degrees in architecture, design, and engineering. Established in memory of Ms. Navarro, this scholarship provides $700 for first place and $300 for second place. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and complete a scholarship application, including an essay on expressing culture in their profession. This initiative promotes educational advancement and community engagement within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

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. Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship Description The Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship was established in the memory of Ms. Navarro by her grandchildren. The purpose of this Scholarship is to encourage Muscogee (Creek) citizen involvement in the professions of architecture, design, and engineering. Purpose The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist Muscogee (Creek) students who might not otherwise have the financial means to further their education and to encourage Muscogee (Creek) citizen involvement in the professions of architecture, design, and engineering. This scholarship will be awarded to two Muscogee (Creek) students, 1st place $700.00 and 2nd place $300.00. The donors reserve the right to award 100% of the scholarship to the 1st place selection in the event that there is not a 2nd place selection or to select 1st and 2nd places from the general pool of candidates if the criteria is not met. 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. Funding $1,000

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 enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree in architecture, design, or engineering. Successful applicants are encouraged to reapply each academic year.Must complete a Scholarship Foundation Program Application. Must write an essay “How can I express my culture in my chosen profession?” Must grant an interview to the donors if requested. 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 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.