CNF awards record number of scholarships
Cherokee Nation Foundation announced its scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year, boasting another increase in support for students living off the Cherokee Nation Reservation. With support from the tribe and private donors, the nonprofit organization is awarding more than $428,000 to 73 high school graduates and 40 current university students.
Cherokee Nation Foundation announced its scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year, boasting another increase in support for students living off the Cherokee Nation Reservation. With support from the tribe and private donors, the nonprofit organization is awarding more than $428,000 to 73 high school graduates and 40 current university students.
CNF offers three types of scholarships: private, tribal and institutionally based. The competitive awards are separate from the funds available through the tribe’s college resource center. All applications are evaluated on academic achievement, community and cultural involvement, and future plans to serve the Cherokee people.
New local scholarship recipients and awards are as follows: Carl Stamps, Gore High School: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship Ryan Boyd, Sallisaw High School: John Lance Kelley Memorial Scholarship Elijah Stewart, Sallisaw High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation Scholarship Kaden Warner, Sallisaw High School: Cherokee Scholars.
