COVID - 19 UPDATES Home Culture Divisions Government News Court Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities Job Opportunities Tribal Employment Rights Office, TERO Commission and Board Advertisement Summer Youth Work Experience WEX – Adult Work Experience Pawnee Nation Human Resources Bank Scholarship Opportunities Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities The Higher Education program or scholarship program is to provide supplemental financial assistance to enrolled members of the Pawnee Tribe that are pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must satisfy all Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs requirements as specified in the application packet in order to determine eligibility. Eligibility requirements: Be a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. Students must provide a proof of tribal membership. Be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education. Have a financial need as determined by the eligible institution's financial aid office according to the U.S. Department of Education's formula. Must apply for all available financial aid. The completed application must be submitted by the deadline (see below). The following documents must be submitted: Completed Application Form (see below) Tribal Membership Verification Letter of Acceptance from an Eligible Institution High School Transcript or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Transcripts from the previous term of attendance Financial Need Analysis Form - this must be completed by the Financial Aid department of an eligible institution indicating an unmet need Letter of Intent Class Schedule Selective Service Verification is required for all males Higher Education Scholarship - New or Returning Scholarship Application - Click Here Continuing Higher Education Scholarship Application - Click Here Higher Education Application Deadlines: 2021 Summer – April 30, 2021 2021 Fall Semester or 2021-22 Academic year – July 30, 2021 2022 Spring Semester – December 30, 2021 Please turn all applications into education@pawneenation.org Additional Scholarship Opportunities The Pawnee Nation is announcing additional scholarship opportunities for Tribal members. The following Pawnee Business Council Committees listed have funds available for members to apply. The amount of each scholarship will vary and depend on the amount of funding available from each Committee. PAWNEE NATION GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP The Pawnee Nation Governing Documents Committee will hold an annual scholarship for enrolled Pawnee Tribal members who are enrolled in high school, college, or university full-time. Each applicant will follow the application process and submit a written essay for consideration. The amount of the scholarship awarded will be at the discretion of the Committee based upon the availability of funds. This is a one-time award, made in the month of August. There will be no limit on how many times an applicant may apply. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 31st Governing Documents Committee Scholarhip Application - Click Here PAWNEE NATION PRINCESS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP The Pawnee Nation Princess Committee will hold an annual scholarship contest for former Pawnee Nation Princess or Pawnee Tribal/Expo Princess. Applicant must be an enrolled Pawnee Tribal member and enrolled high school senior, college, or university full-time. Each applicant will follow the application process and submit a written essay for consideration. The amount of the scholarship awarded will be at the discretion of the Committee based upon the availability of funds. This is a one-time award, made in the month of August. There will be no limit on how many times an applicant may apply. DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 15th Pawnee Nation Princess Committee Scholarship Application - Click Here PAWNEE NATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Pawnee Nation Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hold an annual scholarship for enrolled Pawnee Tribal members who are enrolled full-time in a college or university. Each applicant will follow the application process and submit a written essay for consideration. The amount of the scholarship awarded will be at the discretion of the Committee based upon the availability of funds. This is a one-time award, made in the month of August. There will be no limit on how many times an applicant may apply. DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 15th Pawnee Nation Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Scholarship Application - Click Here Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 918-762-3621 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 P.O. Box 470 Pawnee, OK 74058 Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday © 2021 Pawnee Nation. All Rights Reserved.