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Discover Chahta Foundation scholarships available to Choctaw students. The Chahta Foundation connects students with funding from the Chahta Foundation, Choctaw Nation and third party organizations that help cover college expenses.

Application dates | Open: January 15th | Close: March 31st | All Students Notified By: June 30th

All Chahta Foundation scholarships are subject to change prior to January 15th.

One application. Unlimited opportunity.
Our universal application process automatically matches you with every scholarship you qualify for.

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Scholarships

Some of our Chahta Foundation scholarships require payback in service of the Choctaw community. To be eligible, you must be willing to participate in the service requirement as seen in Step 2 of the universal application.

1. The following scholarships require a service obligation requirement upon graduation. Selected recipients will agree to work for the Choctaw Nation in a full-time position related to their field of study: Virginia LeFlore Marshall, Wilene D Marshall

• Please note: prior to selection, students will be informed of additional requirements including but not limited to background checks and interviews. Prior to scholarship awarding, students will be informed of the service obligation and will have the opportunity to accept or decline the scholarship.

2. The following scholarship requires a service payback within the education field including but not limited to working with Choctaw and/or Jones Academy students: Kaneubbe

• Please note: prior to scholarship awarding, students will be informed of the service payback and have the opportunity to accept or decline the scholarship.

** Third Party Scholarship/Different application required

The Chahta Foundation helps facilitate or promote additional scholarship opportunities. Please note that these scholarships are not included in the universal application and require an additional application.

How to apply for Chahta Foundation scholarships

• Be a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
• Currently admitted, enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university for the upcoming fall semester.
• Carry a 2.5 GPA or higher for both graduating high school seniors and current college/university students.
• Some scholarships have specific criteria. Please visit their websites to see eligibility.

1. Fill out the APPLICATION for Chahta Foundation scholarships
2. Be sure to answer the short answer questions
   Some are required, some are optional, but you should complete as many as possible. The short answer questions on the application give you the opportunity to tell the scholarship committee more about yourself. This will help the committee identify and pair you with unique Chahta Foundation scholarship opportunities that require awardees to have specific aspirations or life experiences. All responses are required to be 250 words or less.
3. Upload or mail in ALL required documents (see the list below)

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Upload a brief account of your education, job experience, extracurricular activities and accolades. Need help? Check out this template. Tribal Membership Card
Upload a copy or photo of your card with your application. High School or College Transcript
High school students —submit your current high school transcript including grades earned through the end of your senior fall semester. College students —upload your most recent unofficial transcript.