Department of Education
Higher Education/Vocational Graduate Scholarships
The UKB Education Department will offer Educational Scholarships as an effort to provide educational and economic opportunities for UKB Tribal Members. Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Graduate Scholarships will be offered. Scholarships will be awarded based on the academic progress and availability of funds. Students must complete an application process and meet eligibility requirements.
The UKB Education Department will provide assistance for UKB Tribal Members in high school interested in taking college classes through an accredited institution. Scholarships will be awarded based on the students' academic progress and availability of funds. Students must complete an application process and meet eligibility requirements.
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)
The UKB Education Department will provide dollar incentives for UKB students in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade, who enroll in the OHLAP program. OHLAP is a free scholarship program that provides thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to students enrolling during this period. Students must provide proof of enrollment in OHLAP and meet eligibility requirements.
The UKB Education Department will provide assistance for testing fees for UKB high school students taking the ACT, SAT, etc. or other academic testing fees to prepare them to enter post-secondary education or training. Assistance for certification fees will be provided for students finishing professional or vocational degrees. Students must complete an application and meet eligibility requirements.
The UKB Education Department will provide assistance for GED testing fees for UKB tribal members who participate in a minimum of twelve (12) hours of adult basic education/GED classes provided by the UKB Education Department.
School Supplies/School Equipment
The UKB Education Program will provide assistance for each UKB student to purchase school supplies including supplies for for special projects such as art, music, band, home economics, agriculture, woodshop, business classes, etc. Amounts are subject to change depending on availability of funds. Students must complete an application and meet eligibility requirements. Clothing/shoes vouchers are distributed by UKB Human Services Department.
Educational Materials for Special Education Students
The UKB Education Department will assist students with acquiring educational materials that will assist in helping those students achieve academic success. This is especially for students who, due to their disabilities, cannot participate in reular school activities. Amounts are subject to change depending on availability of funds. Students must complete an application and meet eligibility requirements. Requests must be accompanied by school documentation verifying the need for materials requested.
The UKB Education Department will assist with cultural activities in schools based on Keetoowah enrollment. Schools will be responsibile for providing information regarding activities and number of UKB students enrolled.
The UKB Education Department will assist with purchasing books for UKB students from school sponsored book fairs. No stickers, pencils, etc., can be purchased at these book fairs with UKB dollars. Amounts are subject to change depending on availability of funds. Students must complete an application and meet eligibility requirements.
UKB Educational Services (Based on availability of funding)
Seniors will be allowed a
maximum dollar amount to spend on senior-related costs, Juniors a
maximum dollar amount for junior-related costs and K-10 students a
maximum dollar amount for educational-related costs. Students must
plan ahead and determine how they will spend these funds. Amounts are
subject to change depending on availability of funds. Students must
complete an application and meet eligibility requirement.
Forms
Education Assistance Application
Graduation Bonus Application
