Scholarship Opportunity

Cherokee Nation Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship

Offered by Cherokee Nation College Resource Center

Support for eligible Cherokee Nation high school juniors and seniors taking college general education courses.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Junior, High School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Spring 2027

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a registered Cherokee Nation citizen and reside within the reservation or an eligible contiguous county.
  • Take general education courses at an eligible accredited college or university. Private and proprietary institutions are excluded.

Requirements

  • Submit your college schedule, counselor and parent approval letters, and the transcript required for your applicant type. Continuing students also submit the self-help form.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply each semester through the Gadugi Portal. The sponsor lists October 1 through January 15 for spring and does not accept late applications.