The Wyandotte Nation's Higher Education Department awards scholarships to selected Wyandotte Nation Tribal Members pursuing an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree at a college or university. Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to enrolled Wyandotte Tribal members who are attending or will be attending an accredited college or university. The full-time student scholarships are in the amount of $6,000 per semester (beginning Spring Semester, January 2026), renewable for a total of eight semesters; providing the student continues to meet the guidelines set up by the Education Committee. The awards will be distributed in equal amounts based on the semester, quarters, or trimester schedules. To apply for these funds, new students must submit a complete set of application documents, hand-delivered, to the Higher Education Office or postmarked on or before June 1st. No late or emergency applications will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Students seeking higher education scholarship funding must submit all the documents listed on the checklist at the same time. All documents must be submitted electronically, hand-delivered to Education Office, or sent by mail postmarked on or before June 1st, or uploaded via the online form. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

• Copy of your Student Aid Report or Submission Summary (all pages) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application (it may take 3-4 weeks to obtain results, so plan ahead).

• Copy of your Wyandotte Nation Tribal Citizenship card.

• Copy of your Social Security card.

• Official high school transcript (7 semesters) or GED scores.

• Official ACT/SAT or College Placement Scores (ACT/SAT may be listed on the high school transcript).

• Copy of College or University acceptance letter.

• A completed and signed application

• Letter of reference section - 3 letters of reference. One must be from a school official or educator. No letters from relatives.

• One page essay entitled "Tell me about Yourself'.

• Official undergraduate transcripts (if applicable).

• Wallet size photo of the applicant.

Students funded for previous Fall and Spring semesters by Wyandotte Nation Scholarship Programs. Please send an official undergraduate transcript for the semester completed and schedule for the next semester as promptly as possible to be considered for continuing semesters. Continuing students have first preference as long as all documentation is received in a timely manner and all eligibility requirements are fulfilled.

DATES TO REMEMBER (All dates are for the current calendar year)

• Application deadline: Fall - June 1 / Spring - November 1

• Change of School (Fall): October 1

• Change of School (Spring): March 1

• Deadline for Fall submission: October 15

• Deadline for Spring submission: April 15

1. Students receiving a license or training certificate are not eligible for the Wyandotte Nation Scholarship Program.

2. If total undergraduate hours earned is greater than 140, funding is not available.

3. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree may not apply for additional undergraduate coursework.

4. Students will be placed on probation for failure to complete 12 hours or more with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.

5. Students will be allowed one probationary semester during the program’s duration.

6. Undergraduate scholarships are limited to eight (8) semesters.

7. Late applications will not be accepted and applications postmarked after June 1 will be returned to the student without consideration for scholarship funding.

8. Students not selected for scholarship funding will be placed on a waiting list. Students on the waiting list may be selected for scholarships as additional funding becomes available.

9. This application does not create a contract, commitment, or entitlement from the Wyandotte Nation. Scholarships awarded are subject to the availability of funds.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): (800) 433-3243

Questions and Information:

Students needing additional information may contact the Education Department of the Wyandotte Nation at (918) 678- 6331 or wnscholarships@wyandotte-nation.org

Addresses:

Wyandotte Nation Undergraduate Scholarship Programs

ATTN: Education Specialist

Mailing Address: 8 Turtle Drive, Wyandotte, OK 74370

Physical Address: 64790 East Hwy 60, Wyandotte, OK 74370