Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · EDUCATION
Chief John Alfred Tahquette Scholarship
Scholarship for enrolled EBCI members attending accredited institutions located 250 or more miles from Cherokee, NC. Available for undergraduate, graduate, and technical/vocational students. 2026 application deadline: June 4, 2026.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Enrolled EBCI member attending an accredited institution at least 250 miles from Cherokee, NC. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and technical school students. 2026 deadline: June 4, 2026.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
Nationwide — for enrolled EBCI members attending schools 250+ miles from Cherokee, NC.
Location:
PO Box 481, Cherokee, NC 28719
How to apply
Apply through the EBCI Higher Education Program at ebcihighered.com. Contact Brittany Beck at 828-359-6650 or Britbeck@ebci-nsn.gov. 2026 deadline: June 4, 2026.
Online Form Phone Email
Contact
Phone: 828-359-6650
Email: Britbeck@ebci-nsn.gov
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.