Scholarships

Criteria 

The Peoria Tribal Education Program gives tribal members financial assistance in meeting their higher education goals. Eligibility requirements include a 2.5 GPA, full-time or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or vocational training institution, and enrollment in the Peoria Tribe. There are no financial guidelines and the scholarship is paid directly to the student as long as all criteria are met. Applications may be obtained from the Peoria Tribal Office or by clicking the links below to download an application.

Applications are accepted until July 31 for the Fall term and until January 7 for the Spring term. Evaluation of applications and final decisions regarding eligibility are made by the five-member Education Committee.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please, contact Lacie Hickey at 918-540-2535 or by email: lhickey@peoriatribe.com 

Applications
Click on the appropriate link to download and print the application needed.

New Students
Undergraduate Scholarship Application(Associates-Bachelors Degree, Vocational/Trade School)- Due January 7, 2021 for the Spring 2021 Semester
Graduate Scholarship Application (Masters, Doctorate, etc) – Due January 7, 2021 for the Spring 2021 Semester

Renewal Students
Undergraduate Renewal Application { Spring 2021 Renewal } – Due January 7, 2021 for the Spring 2021 Semester
Graduate Renewal Application {Spring 2021 Renewal } – Due January 7, 2021 for the Spring 2021 Semester

Graduation Stoles for High School & College Graduates

Graduation stoles are presented to Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma High School graduates to keep as a memento. We encourage students to review and adhere to their school graduation policy.

Requirements to receive a High School Graduation Stole:

• The student must be graduating no earlier than 2020-2021
• The student must be graduating within the school year the application is completed
• The student must complete the online application
• A verification letter stating the commencement ceremony date from their school must be submitted.
• Verifications must include student name, high school name, date of the graduation ceremony
• The student must hold a valid Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tribal Membership and submit a copy of the tribal membership card for verification.
• Verification letter and tribal membership card can be submitted via email: lhickey@peoriatribe.com

Application for High School Graduate Stole

Requirements to receive a College Graduation Stole:

• The student must be graduating no earlier than 2020-2021 
• The student must be graduating within the school year the application is completed
• The student must complete the online application
• A verification letter stating the commencement ceremony date from their institution must be submitted.
• Verifications must include student name, college name, and date of the graduation ceremony
• The student must hold a valid Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tribal Membership and submit a copy of the tribal membership card for verification.
• Verification letter and tribal membership card can be submitted via email: lhickey@peoriatribe.com

Application for College Graduate Stole