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Chief John Alfred Tahquette Education Scholarship

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Education & Training
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 4/1/2026
Closes: 6/4/2026

The Chief John Alfred Tahquette Education Scholarship is offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Students seeking a postsecondary degree at a school located more than 250 miles away from Cherokee, North Carolina, are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Attending a college, university, or technical school more than 250 miles away from Cherokee, North Carolina
  • American Indian with Cherokee ancestry

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Affiliations
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

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