Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma · EDUCATION
Kickapoo Health Professional Scholarship Program
Financial assistance from the Kickapoo Tribal Health Center for Kickapoo tribal member students enrolling in a health profession program, covering tuition, books and school-related fees plus a $200 monthly stipend for the school year. The application states “there are no service obligations or payback requirements to work at the Kickapoo Health Program upon acceptance of the scholarship funding.” Priority goes to students in medical doctor, physician assistant, registered nurse, LPN, dentist, lab, registered radiology technician, substance abuse or mental health counselor, and pharmacist programs. Selection weighs official transcripts, full-time status, the written essay, personal references and Health Director review; all decisions are final.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Kickapoo tribal member students enrolling in a health profession program. Checklist: completed KHPS application, copy of CDIB card, official college or high school transcripts or GED, three reference letters (one from a college advisor if already in college, or from a school counselor or principal), an essay of more than 150 words on why you need the scholarship, a Financial Needs Analysis form completed by the school, class schedule, and a letter of acceptance into the program if applicable.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
No residence requirement is published.
Location:
105365 S. Hwy 102, McLoud, OK 74851
How to apply
Download the Health Professional Scholarship Application from the tribe's Forms page (under Health Clinic), or contact the Kickapoo Tribal Health Center at 405-964-2081 ext. 253 or sunny.wahpekeche@okkthc.com to receive a scholarship packet. Submit the complete packet no later than two weeks before attendance begins.
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Contact
Phone: 405-964-2081
Email: sunny.wahpekeche@okkthc.com
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-21.
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