Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship Grant

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship to support students pursuing hospitality-based degree programs. This scholarship aims to foster self-sufficiency and community participation among Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens. Eligible applicants must submit a completed application, proof of citizenship, and a personal essay detailing their future goals and scholarship utilization. The award amount is $1,000, promoting educational advancement and growth 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
The purpose of the River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship is to select and award a student that majoring in a hospitality‐based degree program. Interested applicants will also need to submit an additional, separate essay (250 words or less) about your future goals and how you will use your scholarship funding.
Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students majoring in hospitality‐based degree programs.

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation;
Must be currently attending an institution of higher education;
Must be a student in a hospitality‐based degree program;
Must submit an additional 250 word, or less, essay about your future goals and how scholarship funding will be used;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.