Cherokee Nation Foundation announces record amount of scholarship awards for 2024-25 academic year
With support from Cherokee Nation and private donors, the nonprofit organization is awarding more than $409,000 to 54 high school graduates and 74 current university students.
New scholarship recipients and awards are as follows
Seth Brown, Northeastern State University: Frankie Hargis Memorial Scholarship
Laura Foster, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Jaycee Gideon, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Scholarship
Gavin Grimmett, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Caitlyn Luttrell, Oklahoma State University: Levi Otis Teague, Hazel L. Teague & Jo Ann Teague Memorial Scholarship
Jordan Roberts, East Central University: District 8 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership Scholarship
Conlie Smith, Oklahoma State University: District 7 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership Scholarship
Carolyn Swepston, Northeastern State University: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Leadership Scholarship
Snowda Watie, Stilwell High School: Harold “Jiggs” Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Stella Aldridge, Northeastern State University: Theresa & Brenda Walker Family Scholarship
Anawake Bearpaw, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Scholarship
Jenna Dunn, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Jaelyn Girty, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship
Breanna Hampton, Northeastern State University: Cherokee Phoenix Continuing the Legacy Scholarship
Milee Hubbard, Hulbert High School: District 1 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership Scholarship
Bryce Hurd, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Kate Kelley, Northeastern State University: Senior Master Sergeant Texie C. Taylor, USAF Memorial Scholarship
Erin Leach, Tahlequah High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation Scholarship
JaiCee Lester, Northeastern State University: District 2 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership Scholarship
Mataya Lewis, Sequoyah High School: Margaret Raymond Scholarship
Kilea Lucht, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Scholarship
Carsen McCoy, Oklahoma State University: Theresa & Brenda Walker Family Scholarship; Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship
Jacob Morrison, Tahlequah High School: Donald J. & Mary H. Matuszak Scholarship; Cherokee Nation Foundation Scholarship
Delanie O’Dell, Fort Gibson High School: Peruzzi Family Scholarship
Logan Oosahwe, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Karson Osborn, Black Hawk College East Campus: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship
Kaiden Scott, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni Scholarship
Isabella Sierra, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial Scholarship
Blaine Silka, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture Scholarship
Chloe Silka, Locust Grove High School: Cherokee Nation District 1 Agriculture scholarship
Faith Springwater, Northeastern State University: Pathology Laboratory Associates scholarship
McKenna Swim, Tahlequah High School: Cherokee Scholars scholarship
Matthew Talburt, Tahlequah High School: University of Tulsa/Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship; Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Josh Thornton, Tahlequah High School: Audie Baker Memorial scholarship
Chenoa Turtle, Oklahoma State University: Theresa & Brenda Walker Family scholarship
Cort Vance, Sequoyah High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Laney Wyatt, Tahlequah High School: District 3 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Brody Young, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni scholarship
Abby Abernathy, Oaks Mission High School: District 9 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Kellon Collington, Grove High School: District 10 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Abigail Paden, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni scholarship
Jaclyn Draeger, Chelsea High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Kloie Hughes, Pryor High School: Gary, Ryan and Agalisiga Helping Hand scholarship
Ashley Livingston, Northeastern State University: Rudisill scholarship
Eli Lyon, Adair High School: Gary, Ryan and Agalisiga Helping Hand scholarship
Savannah Moody, Locust Grove High School: Jack Forrest scholarship
Saedren Warford, Carl Albert State College: District 11 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Jace Jackson, Warner High School: District 4 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Matthew Keener, Sequoyah High School: Sequoyah High School Alumni scholarship
Daley Reynolds, University of Oklahoma: District 15 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Cullen Stipe, Claremore Sequoyah High School: Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Leadership scholarship
Carma Williams, University of Tulsa: District 14 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Eli Wood, Oklahoma State University: Charles Alan Beauchamp scholarship
Ashlee Brown. University of Phoenix: Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club scholarship
Josie Lockhart, University of Arkansas: District 5 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Emily Pack, Sallisaw High School: District 6 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Abigail Qualls, Sallisaw High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Eden Knepper, University of Tulsa: Cherokee Nation Businesses scholarship
Ethan Morris, Bixby High School: District 13 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Rodrigo Romero II, Oklahoma State University: Oklahoma State University/Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Cameron Rutterford, Riverfield Country Day School: Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Lakoda Wickson, Sequoyah High School: James R. Upton Memorial scholarship
Dakota Page, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation Businesses scholarship
Cody Lay, Bartlesville High School: District 12 Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Joseph Albus, Crossroads Christian School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Elijah Allen, University of California Los Angeles: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Kara Boemio, Oklahoma Christian University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
James Brison, University of Central Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Noah Cannon, The Masters University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Marin Chapon, Florida State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Grady Clay, East Texas Baptist University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Haley Combs, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Hunter Combs, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Brynna Conaway, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Jade Davis, West Plains High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Brock Duke, Barbers Hill High School: Cherokee Nation Foundation scholarship
Joshua Fergeson, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation Businesses scholarship
Jennifer Frake, Washtenaw Community College: Susan B. Agnew Leoser scholarship
Kent Friel, Dartmouth College: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship; Clarkson Family scholarship
Taelyn Friesen, Inman High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Ava Garceau, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Allie Glenn, Fort Lewis College: Champion At Large scholarship
Delancey Griffin, Columbia University: Champion At Large scholarship
Torri Gustin, Byng High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Annalise Guthrie, University of Kansas: At Large Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Kylee Hall, University of Central Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Kiana Halland, University of California San Diego: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Nathaniel Hart, Collin County Community College: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Saide Heiner, Texas A&M University Kingsville: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Emalea Hudgens-Toews, Walden University: At Large Cherokee Nation Council Leadership scholarship
Blake Johnston, Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Ralph Keen, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Avery Lay, Oklahoma State University: Champion At Large scholarship
Jenna Lingo, Southmoore High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Dylan Manus, Tulsa Community College: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Olivia Marlow, University of Alabama in Huntsville: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Aaron Mauk, Coalgate High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Hannah McHenry, Idaho State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Caden Miller, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Gavin Moore, Van Buren High School: Champion At-Large scholarship
Alluwee Moore, University of Texas: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Cody Moss, Stillwater High School: Champion At- Large scholarship
Brandon Nevers, Arizona State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Cole Osburn, Oklahoma Christian University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Eva Patton, University of Arkansas: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Vivian Pettigrew, University of Arkansas: Champion At-Large scholarship
Emily Powell, Holy Family High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Madisyn Presley, Frenship High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Justice Rebmann, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Mallory Reed, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Hannah Reisinger, Coronado High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Rebecca Roberts, Baylor University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Maximus Sasser, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Isabelle Saunders, Louisiana Tech University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Peyton Scott, Oklahoma State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Kiersten Shern, University of Tennessee: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Robert Silzer, Duke University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Grant Stewart, Corn Bible Academy: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Morgan Terrell, Azle High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Alaina Veatch, Wichita State University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Skylar Vess, Deer Creek High School: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Krista Wilson, Capella University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Sophia Wright, Stanford University: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Bentley Wright, University of Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship
Allie Wright, Rogers State University: Bill Rabbit Legacy Art scholarship; Barbara Jean Dyer scholarship
Xia Zellmer, University of Hawaii at Hilo: Cherokee Nation/Tribal Council At-Large scholarship