How to Contact the Education Office

Donya Williams,

Student Services Director
Email: dwilliams@miamination.com
Phone: (918) 541-2176

 

Julie Olds,

Tribal Liaison to Miami University
Email: jolds@miamination.com
Phone: (918) 541-1300

 

Kara Strass,

Miami University Liaison
Email: strasskl@miamioh.edu
Phone: (513) 529-5648

Mission Statement

The Miami Nation is committed to supporting the education of Myaamia people of all ages through the funding of scholarships and continuing education programs. The Myaamia Scholarship Selection Committee is made up of three Tribal members appointed by the Business Committee and given the responsibility of awarding the following scholarships on behalf of the General Council. Scholarships are awarded by the Committee through a blind application process.

All scholarship applications must be fully completed upon submission, or the application will not be considered. Note: All scholarships offered by The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma are for enrolled members/citizens of the tribe only. Scholarships are available only for the Spring and Fall semesters.

Scholarship Applications:

Submit Fall Scholarship Application Applications must be received by the Myaamia Education Office no later than October 1.
Submit Spring Scholarship Application Applications must be received by the Myaamia Education Office no later than April 1.

Please submit completed applications and required documentation to:

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Myaamia Education Office
P.O. Box 1326
Miami, OK 74355

 

Casino/Economic Development Education Award

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Full-time, undergraduate status (enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours)
  • Must have 2.5 cumulative GPA

Award

  • $2000 per academic year. Student must advise school if full amount should be applied to Fall semester, or if amount should be split between Fall or Spring.
  • Pays up to eight consecutive Fall/Spring semesters (4 years)
  • Renewable annually. Must submit Spring Application, due April 1.

Renewal Requirements

  • Maintain full-time status (enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester)
  • Maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application by April 1 of each year

Josephine Goodboo Watson Memorial Book Scholarship

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

(Established by the surviving descendents of tribal member Josephine Goodboo Watson).

Application Eligibility

  • Full-time graduate or undergraduate status
  • Must have 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application

Award

  • $500 per academic year
  • Renewable annually with Spring Application

Renewal Requirements

  • Maintain full-time status (12 hrs/undergraduate; 6 hrs/graduate)
  • Maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application by April 1 of each year

Tax Commission Continuing Education Scholarship

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Full-time (enrolled in 12 credit hours)
  • Must have 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application

Award

  • Awarded per academic year. Student must advise school if full amount should be applied to Fall semester, or if amount should be split between Fall or Spring.
  • Renewable annually. Must submit Spring Application, due April 1.

Renewal Requirements

  • Maintain full-time (12 hrs)
  • Maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application each year

Crane Award

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Graduate or post-graduate student
  • Submit Spring Application each year, due April 1

Award

  • $2000 per academic year. Student must advise school if full amount should be applied to Fall semester, or if amount should be split between Fall and Spring.
  • Submit Spring Application, due April 1.
  • Renewable annually.

Non-Traditional Scholarship

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Full-time undergraduate status (enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours)
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Must have been out of school for 5 or more years
  • Submit Spring Application each year, due April 1

Award

  • $2000 per academic year. Student must advise school if full amount should be applied to Fall semester, or if amount should be split between Fall or Spring.

Fresh Start Scholarship

DUE APRIL 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Freshman (apply senior year of high school)
  • Must have 2.0 - 2.4 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Spring Application each year, due April 1

Award

  • $400, one-time award for Fall semester
  • Non-renewable

Vocational or Trade School Scholarship

DUE OCTOBER 1 EACH YEAR.

Application Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled full time in a state-accredited vocational or trade school
  • Must have 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Fall Application each year, due October 1

Award

  • $2000 per academic year. Student must advise school if full amount should be applied to Fall semester, or if amount should be split between Fall or Spring.
  • Renewable annually. Must submit Fall Application

Renewal Requirements

  • Maintain full-time status
  • Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Submit Fall Application each year, due October 1

*All awards are subject to change per the Business Committee