Jones-Bowman Leadership Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2024

Closes: 5/1/2024

Jones-Bowman Leadership Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in order Jones-Bowman Leadership Award provides financial assistance to their leadership skills.

Win up to

$4,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who are enrolled or planning to enroll in formal undergraduate study.

Applicants must be interested in working on a 2 or 4-year degree while they also develop an individually designed plan of leadership learning, Cherokee culture, and community service.

The plan should be developed in coordination with an assigned mentor and may include attendance at national or international conferences or training workshops, summer community service or experiential learning activities, domestic or foreign travel, academic enrichment and tutoring programs, or leadership development training.

Selection is based primarily on leadership potential; financial need is not considered.

Fellows are expected to contribute at least 40 hours of unpaid community service each year. For the first 2 years, that service should be performed in the Cherokee Preservation Foundation's 7county service area.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Location

Country: US
State: NC

Intended Area of Study

Leadership

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