Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Muscogee (Creek) National Council Scholarship Grant

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers financial assistance to enrolled Muscogee (Creek) citizens pursuing advanced degrees. This scholarship aims to support students demonstrating leadership skills, promoting self-sufficiency and community engagement. With a funding amount of $1,000, eligible candidates must provide documentation of leadership experience and adhere to application requirements. This initiative not only fosters academic achievement but also strengthens the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's commitment to education and tribal sovereignty.

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
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council Scholarship is hereby established under the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program to provide financial assistance to Muscogee (Creek) students who have demonstrated leadership skills while obtaining their Post-Graduate degree.
Purpose
The Scholarship will be for a Post-Graduate student who has demonstrated leadership skills while obtaining his/her degree.

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Pursuing a first-time Master’s, Doctorate as a full-time/part-time graduate student at an accredited graduate school.Must adhere to the application requirements established by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program.Must provide supporting documentation leadership skills while obtaining his/her degree.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.