The Chickasaw Nation Higher Education spring scholarship and grant application deadline is approaching soon. Completed applications are due to the higher education department February 1, 2012.

The Chickasaw Nation Higher Education department offers scholarships and grants for full-time and part-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral Chickasaw students. The scholarships and grants are intended to assist students by providing funding for tuition, fees and books for those students pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

The scholarship and grant spring semester deadline is February 1, the summer semester deadline is June 15 and the fall semester deadline is September 1. Students must submit completed applications by deadline indicated each semester to be considered. Only completed applications received by the Chickasaw Nation Higher Education department will be reviewed.

Scholarships and grants are available to all Chickasaw students living within or outside Chickasaw Nation boundaries. Students must be Chickasaw and possess a Chickasaw citizenship card. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of scholarship or grant.

For more information and to obtain required scholarship and grant applications, contact the higher education department at (580) 421-7711, Chris.Kates@chickasaw.net or www.chickasaweducationservices.com.