►Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide quality educational support and resources to our Kickapoo Tribal Members of Oklahoma. The KTO Education Department is committed to providing educational support that will promote and encourage the importance of sustaining our culture while providing a positive educational environment to enhance and improve the academic success of our people in pursuing their educational goals.
We are dedicated to encouraging a greater participation among tribal members in pursuing a formal education and or specialized job skills, believing that by acquiring a higher education and job skills will in turn bring positive changes for our people and community.
Goals
➢ To improve the retention of Kickapoo Students in public schools and to increase the
number of High School Graduates; foster communication and partnerships with schools
to ensure that our students can retain their tradition, culture, and identity.
➢ To assist Kickapoo Students in their progress towards, and completion of, their academic degrees.
➢ To increase the number of Kickapoo Tribal Members in Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training.
➢ To coordinate with the local community and provide workshops and training for the tribal community, students, and youth. To promote health, education, life skills, and to provide preventative information regarding issues that affect our tribal community.
➢ To provide preventative and supportive services and activities for the youth.
Programs
Computer Learning Resource Center and Library
Computers are available for tribal members’ use. Tribal members can access the internet for research, filing of FAFSA, and registering for ACT. They may also type resumes, letters, and essays. Education Staff can provide assistance for any of the above. Downloading of music/videos and/or visiting inappropriate sites is not allowed. The library contains GED prep Material, Dictionaries (English & Spanish), children & adolescent books, children’s learning tools, and other informational material. Games for all ages.
UNITY Youth Council
The All Nations Youth Council is affiliated with the national organization known as the United National Tribal Indian Youth (UNITY). All Nations Youth Council participates and volunteers in many tribal/community activities. Members of the youth council have an opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Since the All Nations Youth Council, formerly known as KTO UNITY, was formed in 2005, it attended the Annual National UNITY Conference every summer. The National UNITY Conference has allowed youth to participate in area caucuses, share cultural values, develop team building, and identify concerns and issues in the community.
UNITY’s MISSION is to foster indigenous youth’s spiritual, mental, physical, and social development and help build strong, unified, and self-reliant communities through greater youth involvement. This mission is based on the belief that the most effective wat to bring about lasting and positive change within Native America is to strengthen tribal, village, and urban Native youth (ages 13-24).
NATIONAL UNITY CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
2006 -Buffalo, NY
2007 -Oklahoma City, OK
2008 -Reno, NV
2009 -Albuquerque, NM
2010 -San Diego, CA
2011 -Minneapolis, MN
2012 -Phoenix, AZ
2013 -Los Angeles, CA
2014 -Portland, OR
2015 -Washington, D.C.
2016 -Oklahoma City, OK
2017 -Denver, CO
2018 -San Diego, CA
2019 -Orlando, FL
2021 -Dallas, TX
2022 -Minneapolis, MN (planning to attend)
Higher Education Scholarship
The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Higher Education College Scholarship Program serves the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Tribal Members exclusively. It provides financial assistance to Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Members who attend a nationally/state-accredited college/university. Full-time students receive assistance for tuition, fees, books, & a monthly stipend to assist with additional school/living expenses.
Self Governance Higher Education Scholarship
SG Scholarship provides assistance for tuition, fees, & books to Native Americans who reside in the Kickapoo Tribal Jurisdiction. Students who have an unmet need are first priority.
Higher Education Application Deadline for Fall Semester is June 30, and deadline for Spring Semester is November 30.
Application Deadline for Working Adult Program is thirty (30) days prior to class start date of.
Required Documents
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma membership verification
High School Transcript/Diploma or GED Diploma
Official College Transcript (if previously attended)
Personal Letter– include introduction, college major, career objective after graduation (minimum 100 words)
Letter of Acceptance from an accredited college/university
Class Schedule
Adult Vocational Training
The Adult Vocational Training Program promotes opportunities for self-determination and self-sufficiency. The program provides financial assistance to Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Tribal Members, as well as other Native Americans who reside within the Kickapoo Tribal Jurisdiction. Applicant must be enrolled in training to obtain job/trade skill leading to gainful employment. Training Center must be nationally/state accredited.
Eligibility
Must be unskilled (lacking required professional skill)
Must be at least 18 years Old (Unless High School Graduate or GED recipient who is at least 16 years of age)
Kickapoo Tribal Members
Native Americans who reside in Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Jurisdiction (must meet need base)
Job skill Program cannot exceed 24 months
Required Documents
CDIB/Tribal Enrollment Verification
Birth Certificate/Driver License
Social Security Card
Proof of Residency-utility bill, copy of lease agreement, or notarized statement signed Head of Household
School Records-high school transcript, college transcript (if previously attended) and/or GED diploma
Schedule and/or enrollment agreement
Incentive Award
The Educational Incentive Award Program’s purpose is to encourage Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Members to successfully complete education-al goals. An incentive in the amount of $ 1,000 is awarded to tribal members who earn one of the following:
High school Diploma/GED Certificate
Certificate of Completion (800 hrs or more)
Associate’s Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate Degree
Guidelines
Applicant must be an enrolled Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Member at time of receiving diploma, certificate, or degree
Application must be submitted within one year of graduation/completion of training
Applicants are eligible to receive ONE incentive award per level
Educational Support
Educational Support is an assistance program that is provided by the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma for Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Tribal Members. This program provides assistance for the following:
Testing Fees (ex: GED, ACT, GRE)
Drivers Education
Credit Recovery Program (ex: summer school)
High School/College Senior Fees up to $200
Concurrent Courses
Textbooks and other materials required (high school students only)
School Supplies for students Pre K -12th grade who are attending a school that does not offer JOM
Required Program Supplies for College
Band Instrument Rental
Scholarship list 2020-2021 academic year
KTO Higher Education Scholarship
$1,200 per semester for full-time enrollment.
Fall 2021: June 30th, Spring 2022: November 30th deadlines.
American Indian Graduate Center
Various scholarship opportunities available, applications accepted until December 16th, May 22nd, and June 1st depending on which scholarship you apply for.
Cobell Scholarship
March 31st (Fall) and May 3rd (Summer) deadlines.
American Indian College Fund
Full Circle Scholarship Applications accepted January 1st - May 31st.
American Indian Education Fund
Deadline: April 4th. *Applications received by March 1st will earn one point on your score.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarship
Various scholarship opportunities available. Deadline: March 31st. Check website for information.
American Indian Services
Deadline: February 1st (terms starting in April or May), April 1st (terms starting in June or July), June 1st (terms starting in August, September, October, November), October 1st (terms starting in December, January, February, March)
Association on American Indian Affairs
Deadline: February 1st - May 31st.
Catching the Dream
Deadline: March 15th (Summer), April 30th (Fall), September 15th (Spring)
Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc. (The Native American Scholarship)
Deadline: June 15th.
International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons, Inc. North American Indian Department/Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st. Must request applications from them by March 1st, 2021.
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Scholarships
Deadline: May 15th
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Daughters of the American Revolution)
Deadline: January 31st
Native American Journalist Association (NAJA) Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
NativeVision Scholarship
Deadline: May 22nd
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Scholarship (must be child of OIGA employee)
Deadline: June 1st
Presbyterian Native American Education Grants; Presbyterian Office of Financial Aid for Studies
Deadline: June 15th (must be a member of any Presbyterian Church)
The American Indian Nurse Scholarship Awards
Deadline: June 1st (Fall), December 1st (Spring)
The BlueBird Certified Public Accountants Scholarship (for Native American Students)
Deadline: March 6th
The Udall Scholarship
Deadline: March 2nd
Truman D. Picard Scholarship (Intertribal Timber Council)
Deadline: March 12th
American Meteorological Society
Deadline: February 5th
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1st
Maureen L. and Howard Blitman, P.E. Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Program is on pause, check back next year
Pacific Northwest Section of American Water Works Association
Deadline: December 21st
