Cherokee Nation Foundation announces record amount of scholarship awards for 2023-24 academic year

Cherokee Nation Foundation is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.

With support from Cherokee Nation and private donors, the nonprofit organization is awarding more than $428,000 to 75 high school graduates and 61 current university students.

New scholarship recipients and awards are as follows

Adair County

Jesse Armstrong, Stilwell High School: Harold “Jiggs” Phillips Scholarship

Brooke Bighorse, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Kitana Diver, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Madison Gatlin, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Conlie Smith, Oklahoma State University: Walker Family Scholarship

Kaylee Stewart, Stilwell High School: Frankie Hargis Scholarship

Seth Brown, Stilwell High School: John Lance Kelley Memorial Scholarship

Cherokee County

Megan Boney, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Kristen Campbell, Tahlequah High School: CNF Oklahoma State University Scholarship

Madison Caviness, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Zach Cooper, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Bindie Copeland, University of Central Oklahoma: Levi, Hazel and Jo Ann Teague Memorial Scholarship

Todd Davis, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Andrew Giger, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Jaelyn Girty, Sequoyah High School: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship

Blaine Silka, Eastern Oklahoma State College: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship

Carl Stamps, Gore High School: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship

Garret Glory, Keys High School: Cherokee Scholars

Kate Kelley, Oklahoma State University: CNF Oklahoma State University Scholarship; Walker Family Scholarship

Alexis Marsh, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship; Peruzzi Family Scholarship

Jessica Olvera, Cave Springs High School: Cherokee Nation District 3 Scholarship

Carter Quetone, Keys High School: Cherokee Scholars

Rachel Rife, Northeastern State University: Charles Alan Beauchamp Scholarship

Asa Robbins, Northeastern State University: Cherokee Nation Businesses Scholarship

Elijah Rose, Hulbert High School: Cherokee Scholars

Jeremiah Ross, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Faith Springwater, Northeastern State University: Walker Family Scholarship

Isaiah Terrapin, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Chenoa Turtle, Oklahoma State University: Pathology Laboratory Associates Scholarship

Jimmie Washington, Sequoyah High School: Cherokee Scholars

Katelyn Williams, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Mayes County

Aleksey Clark, Locust Grove High School: Gary, Ryan and Agalisiga Helping Hand Scholarship

Bailey Fields, Rogers State University: Bill Rabbit Legacy Art Scholarship

Kelly Parsley, Northeastern State University: Indian Women's Pocahontas Club Scholarship

Hadlei Winfield, Pittsburg State University: Cherokee Nation Businesses Scholarship

Muskogee County

Annalea Miller, Muskogee High School: CNF University of Tulsa Scholarship

Hannah Neugin, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship

Rogers County

Dawson Fleak, Oklahoma State University: Senior Master Sergeant Texie C. Taylor, USAF Memorial Scholarship

Jase Large, Verdigris High School: Brent and Janees Taylor RSU Business Scholarship

Adrienne Orcutt, Kansas State University: Levi, Hazel and Jo Ann Teague Memorial Scholarship

Sequoyah County

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

Tulsa County

Zachary Burnes, Carl Albert State College: Jack Forrest Scholarship

Randy Knight, University of Tulsa: Cherokee Nation Businesses Scholarship

Colton Starr, University of Arkansas: Cherokee Nation Businesses Scholarship

Wagoner County

Brooklyn Brunner, University of Oklahoma: Rudisill Scholarship

Breelynn Vaughn, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Association Scholarship

At-Large District

Dalton Alsip, Seminole State College: Susan B. Agnew Leoser Scholarship

Callie Atwell, Lee County High School, Georgia: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Erika Bass, Sherman High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Laela Bedjaoui, Lucas Christian Academy, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Jesse Benge, Naches Valley High School, Washington: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Gloria Bennett, Homeschool, Oklahoma: Champion Scholarship

Karlie Beshears, University of Central Oklahoma: Champion Scholarship

Bailey Bias, University of Kansas, Kansas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Lauren Bilby, Mountainside Academy, New Hampshire: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Austin Blair, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Matthew Blair, University of Alabama, Alabama: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kara Boemio, Oklahoma Christian University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

James Brison, University of Central Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation At Large Scholarship

Scout Burns, Waxahachie High School: Champion Scholarship

Luke Cannon, Buckingham Christian Academy, California: Champion Scholarship

Audrey Carlile, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Dagny Carlsson, Stanford University, California: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Mattison Clay, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Hunter Combs, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation Businesses Scholarship; Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Brynna Conaway, Edmond North High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kennedy Copeland, University of Central Oklahoma: Champion Scholarship

Emyli Creekmore, University of Central Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Brooke Crownover, Rockhurst University, Missouri: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Mika Dew, Yukon High School: Champion Scholarship

Logan Doidge, Eugene High School, Oregon: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Matthew Embick, Gig Harbor High School, Washington: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Joshua Fergeson, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Phoenix Franklin, Athens High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Maddox Freeman, Edmond Santa Fe High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Ava Garceau, Southmoore High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Dylan Ghezzo, University of Redlands, California: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Caitlin Givens, Fort Morgan High School, Colorado: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Leah Givens, Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Allie Glenn, Fort Lewis College, Colorado: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Delancey Griffin, Columbia University, New York: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Alex Gustin, East Central University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Bretton Hall, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kylee Hall, Choctaw High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

William Hall, Texas Tech University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kai Halland, Arizona State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kiana Halland, University of California San Diego: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kaylynn Heath, Prague High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

James Hewitt, Southern Arkansas University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Lillian James, Salisbury University, Maryland: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Isabella Jenkins, St. Michael the Archangel High School, Louisiana: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Blake Johnston, Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Ralph Keen, Elkhorn South High School, Nebraska: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Annalee Keys, Piedmont University, Georgia: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Aaliyah Knight, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Malley Knight, University of Arkansas: Levi, Hazel and Jo Ann Teague Memorial Scholarship

Chandler Lawrence, Edmond Memorial High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Orion Little, University of Iowa: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Emma Lusk, South Dakota State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Olivia Marlow, University of Alabama: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Adison Massie, Sam Houston State University, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship; Levi, Hazel and Jo Ann Teague Memorial Scholarship

Rhett McDonald, Batesville High School, Arkansas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Hannah McHenry, Cole Valley Christian High School, Indiana: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Tayler Mohn, Pasadena Memorial High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Alluwee Moore, University of Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Abigail Nevers, Grand Canyon University, Arizona: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Thomas Nigro, Indiana University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Laryssa Nunn, Chandler High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kaden O’Neal, Sunnyvale High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Carson Osburn, Deer Creek High School: Cherokee Scholars

Cole Osburn, Memorial High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Eva Patton, Grace Academy, Arkansas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Abigail Quillin, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Mallory Reed, Durant High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Ezeri Richardson-Cline, Sheyenne High School, North Dakota: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Rebecca Roberts, Baylor University, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Maximus Sasser, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Isabelle Saunders, Airline High School, Louisiana: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Peyton Scott, Mustang High School: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Weston Shelley, McKinney High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Burke Sheppard, Olathe East High School, Kansas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Kiersten Shern, Lawton Chiles High School, Florida: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Trenton Smart, Brown University, Rhode Island: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Quentin Smith, University of North Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Shaylee Terrell, Texas State University: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Richard Weaver, Home School, Washington: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Leah Webb, Friendswood High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Andrew Wilkie, Neosho High School, Missouri: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Sophia Wright, Highland Park High School, Texas: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Lavender Yang, Classen School of Advanced Studies: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship; Clarkson Family Scholarship

Sylvain Yang, Classen School of Advanced Studies: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship

Xia Zellmer, Mat-Su Career and Technical High School, Alaska: Cherokee Nation At-Large Scholarship