2014 Choctaw Language Scholarship application
Applications are now being accepted for The Choctaw Nation School of Choctaw Language’s Chahta Anumpa Teacher Education Scholarship. Designed to increase the prominence of the Choctaw language among tribal members, this scholarship funds the education of a future language instructor who will work with the tribe to teach the native language of the Choctaw Nation.
Applications must be completed by July 1, 2014 by a capable Choctaw attending or willing to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University and interested in completing a Teacher Education Program while working closely with the School of Choctaw Language.
“This opportunity was created as an incentive to increase our Choctaw speakers and teachers,” stated Choctaw Language Director James Parrish. “We believe this scholarship is mutually beneficial to the recipient as well as the tribe, as they will receive a quality education and gainful employment while Choctaw Nation sees an increase the language staff.”
In recent years, Choctaw Nation has put an increased emphasis on tribal culture. A strong point to that endeavor is the traditional language. With community language classes taught both inside and out of the 10.5 county service area, as well as classes hosted in high schools and colleges for educational credit, the increase in certified instructors a necessity.
Qualifying candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Have completed 30 college credit hours
- Must have CDIB and Choctaw tribal membership cards
- Hold a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University or willing to attend Southeastern and meet their admission requirements
- Complete the application packet
- Work part-time at the Language School
- Complete 6 hours of approved English
- Complete 18 hours of Choctaw language
If you are interested in this opportunity, download and complete this application, then submit to scholarshipadvisement@choctawnation.com.