Native American Resources

Scholarship Resources:

• https://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/
• https://online.maryville.edu/blog/scholarship-and-college-guide-for-native-american-students/

Johnson O’Malley (JOM)

The Johnson O’Malley Program serves students who attend school in the Sac and Fox jurisdiction (which includes Ripley).  The student can be a member of any federally recognized tribe, but must have their own CDIB.  The student must have a completed JOM application on file for each school year, a request for service, and a copy of their CDIB.  If a vendor is to be paid, we need a copy of their invoice.  The program pays the vendor, not teh individual, except for the school supplies, and we do not reimburse.

These are the services we offer:

• School supplies checks in the amount of $30.00 per child per school year
• Fees and books for seniors enrolled in concurrent classes (up to 6 hours)
• Education Plans:  Art Material, Athletic Insurance, Club Uniform, Home Econ Fee/Material, Gym Uniform, Draft Fee/Material, Club Activity Fee, Science Fair Project, Academic Workshop, Shop Fee/Material, Vo-Tech Expense, Letterman Jacket, Workbook Fees, Summer School, Academic Summer Camp, and Senior Incentive See Mrs. Calavan for Full Listing and Description of JOM Education Plan
• http://sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov/sites/sfnation/uploads/documents/Departments/Education/2017/DOI/JOM.pdf

Cherokee Tribal Resources

Website: https://webtest2.cherokee.org/

Scholarship Information Link: 

http://webtest2.cherokee.org/Portals/0/Education/College%20Resources%20Information%20Flier%2010.2.2018.pdf

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Website: www.choctawnation.com 

Iowa Tribal Resources

Website: https://www.bahkhoje.com/

Online Tutoring Assistance found at: https://www.bahkhoje.com/government/library/

• Click on the Tutor.com Icon and create an account to begin.

Contact Information for Education:

Regina Riley, Job Placement and Training Education Specialist

Email: rriley@iowanation.org

Phone: 405-547-2402 ext. 209

Fax: 405-547-1093

HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Higher education assistance is available nationwide for Iowa Tribal Members who purse an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree through an accredited two-year college or a four-year university. With proper documentation and application, Iowa Tribal members will receive funding for full-time students who are enrolled in 12 hrs or more and as well as for part-time students who are enrolled in 11 hrs to 6 hrs each semester. Scholarships are limited to a first come first serve basis.

http://bahkhoje.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-Higher-Education-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Sac and Fox Tribal Resources

Website: http://sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov/

See also the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) information at the top of this page.