Cherokee Nation Higher Education Scholarships

Amount:

Amount Varies

Deadline:

January 15, 2027

Awards Available:

Varies

Eligibility Criteria:

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The Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship provides financial assistance to Cherokee Nation citizens pursuing their first associate or bachelor's degree. The program is offered through Cherokee Nation Education Services and requires applicants to apply for the federal Pell Grant. Separate undergraduate scholarship opportunities are available based on where the student resides.

Scholarship Details

• Supports students pursuing their first associate or bachelor's degree
• The Undergraduate Scholarship is available to eligible Cherokee Nation citizens
• The At Large Undergraduate Scholarship is available to Cherokee Nation citizens living anywhere in the United States
• Applicants must apply for the federal Pell Grant by completing the FAFSA
• The fall application opens March 1st and closes June 15th
• The spring renewal application opens October 1st and closes January 15th

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen
• Must be pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree
• Must apply for the federal Pell Grant
• Students applying for the At Large Undergraduate Scholarship may reside anywhere in the United States
• Must meet all additional requirements established by Cherokee Nation Education Services

Application Process

1. Complete the FAFSA and apply for the federal Pell Grant.
2. Determine whether you qualify for the Undergraduate Scholarship or At Large Undergraduate Scholarship based on your residency.
3. Complete the appropriate scholarship application through the Gadugi Portal.
4. Provide all information and supporting materials required by Cherokee Nation Education Services.
5. Submit the fall application between March 1st and June 15th.
6. Current recipients seeking spring renewal should submit the renewal application between October 1 and January 15.

The Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship helps citizens pursue their first college degree at the associate or bachelor's level. Students should complete the FAFSA and submit the appropriate application through the Gadugi Portal during the applicable scholarship period.