Education

The Chickasaw Nation continues to offer a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of citizens. To learn more about programs and services related to education, click the link below.

We are excited to announce the 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival will be April 13, 2024, in Sulphur...

The ARTesian Gallery & Studios, located across the street from the Artesian Hotel and Spa at 101 West Muskogee in Sulphur, offers nearly 7,400 square feet of space to celebrate and share a variety of...

The Chickasaw Nation Career Development Services program provides employment training services to individuals with employment...

Career Technology Program (CTP) Grant : The CTP grant may be awarded to part-time and full-time Chickasaw students attending a state or nationally accredited career technology center, trade school or private licensed training facility are...

Chickasaw language flashcards are a teaching tool to help children become familiar with the Chickasaw...

Clothing grants are available to Chickasaw college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree and will be provided in the form of a VISA gift card. Funds are to be used for clothing purchases...

The Chickasaw Nation Preschool and Head Start Program is a center-based federal and tribally funded program that promotes the school readiness of children from ages three to five...

The student support program provides general financial assistance for college and career technology students to help overcome barriers related to postsecondary education...

The Chikasha Holitoplichi (Honors Program) rewards students striving to complete continuing education goals and academic success. This program is available for Chickasaw college students beginning their sophomore year through professional school. The program offers degree completion incentives and the opportunity to receive graduation...

Provides child care funding to eligible First American families. Applicants must live within the Chickasaw Nation Service...

Direct service is provided to public schools through the direct service application...

Reimbursement of up to $500 per year for disability related assistive technology needed or expenses incurred for a Chickasaw citizen with special needs to participate in extracurricular...

Providing independence with access to transportation improves employment...

Chickasaw Nation film/video programs and services offers quality, professional-level video and audio...

Head shot and resume workshops designed for actors, models, singers, dancers and technical support for all ages and levels of experience and are offered throughout the...

Grants and Scholarships Higher Education Grant The higher education grant may be awarded to Chickasaw students who maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher each...

The Chickasaw Nation Hinoshi’ Chokma’, or “Good Paths” Program provides young Chickasaw ages 14 to 21 with assistance in goal setting and life...

The Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities Division hosts the Imanoli writers’ conference annually at the Chickasaw Nation Business and Conference Center on East Central University’s campus in Ada...

The Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program prepares, supports and empowers Chickasaw college students for success with on-campus resources at the University of Oklahoma, East Central University, Mid-America Christian University, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Murray State...

This program assists families with children ages three to five, who do not live in an area with access to a preschool, or in situations where children are home...

The school-age program is provided after school and during spring, summer, fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks for children four to 12 years of...

The Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth have been part of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival since...

Special Education Consultation Services Certified special education professionals provide support and collaboration to parents and teachers in the child’s classroom...

STEM classes designed for home-schooled students offer engagement through hands-on learning activities, problem solving and team building...

VEX-IQ is a transitional robotics team that bridges the gap...

First Americans with disabilities can access employment services for entering or returning to the...

Applications for the youth services clothing grant are accepted June 1 - Dec...