Chahta Foundation

09/30/2026

Check out Native Forward and their incredible scholarship opportunities for Native students!

Competitive scholarship applications take time, but the more applications you submit = more opportunities to fund your higher education goals 🎓💰📚

Visit our website for a complete list of scholarship opportunities, along with resources designed to guide you every step of the way.

Your next opportunity starts now. We have 12 scholarships available to help support your higher education journey.

Explore scholarships and apply: https://heyor.ca/LOLg0i

If you have questions our Scholarship FAQs don't cover, reach us directly at [email protected].

Now is the time to apply and take the next step toward your future!

09/15/2026

📣Calling all schools! Ready to plan a Fall field trip to the Choctaw Cultural Center? The Ittanowa Fall application is open now! 🚌

Ittanowa in the Chahta Anumpa (Choctaw language) means to “to travel together”, this donor funded initiate was created to support schools and overcome financial barriers and ensure all students have the opportunity to visit the Choctaw Cultural Center, learning Choctaw history and culture first hand. 🦬♦️📖

☀️The Fall application for Ittanowa is open September 15th through October 31st. Our team is here to help if you have any questions or want to learn more about Ittanowa and how it can benefit your students. Email [email protected] or check out our blog post highlighting Ittanowa and the generous donors who create paths of opportunity:

Since opening its doors in 2021, the Choctaw Cultural Center has welcomed visitors from near and far to learn, explore, and connect with the rich history and culture of the Chahta Okla (Choctaw people). Building on this momentum, the launch of the Ittanowa fund marks an important step forward in exp...

09/08/2026

Howdy Pokes! 🖤🧡

Join the Chahta Foundation and Choctaw Nation's Education teams at the OSU Center for Sovereign Nations for a day of information, resources, and fun this Thursday!

We are two days away from this upcoming event on Thursday at OSU!
10:00 am to 2:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

We hope to see you at the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival this year! 💜 💛

The Chahta Foundation has a table located in the information tent - Friday/Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 12 PM -6 PM☀️

👋🏼 Stop by to say Halito! Be sure to grab a fan, brochure, and to learn more about how our donors are making a difference in creating impactful programs and opportunities.

08/28/2026

🎓 New or returning to college? Let’s help each other out!

What’s one tip, trick, resource, or piece of encouragement you wish someone had shared with you? Drop it in the comments!

Whether it’s a helpful campus resource, a study hack, money-saving tip, or simply some words of encouragement, your experience could make someone else’s college journey a little easier. 🏫📚

Share this post with a student who could use it! ✔️

08/27/2026

🔷As a non-profit, every donation makes an impact. Your generosity helps the Chahta Foundation continue creating meaningful change and support the Chahta Okla in the areas of education, wellness, and culture. Yakoke (thank you) for every donor, volunteer, and partner who believes in our vision of “Creating Opportunities for the Choctaw People”

📣Important Reminder: The Chahta Foundation will never call or solicit by phone asking for donations or payment. If you receive a call claiming to represent the Chahta Foundation, please do not provide personal or financial information. Donation can be made online via our secure donation portal, visit chahtafoundation.com/donate to learn more.

Yakoke for helping us make a difference - together 🤝

08/21/2026

Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program application is open for Fall funding! 🎓🏫📚

Contact the Higher Education teams to ensure you are utilizing all the amazing funding opportunities Choctaw Nation provides to students!

Provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university.

08/20/2026

The scholarship team has been busy processing payments, but we have much more we'd like to send out! 💸

‼ Scholarship recipients awarded for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year MUST accept their scholarship by August 31, 2026. Please log in as soon as possible to accept your scholarship and upload the needed items.

📩 Contact our team today if you have questions; please email [email protected]

Wishing everyone a successful Fall semester! 🎓

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 📣

Today, the Chahta Foundation celebrates the incredible work that donors, partners, and volunteers make possible. We have the incredible opportunity to "Create Paths of Opportunity" each day because of you.

Yakoke "Thank you" for your incredible support through donations, reading scholarships, attending events, and volunteering to help others in meaningful ways. Each day, we see the impact of your charitable giving and the positive difference you're making.

Tell us in the comments how you're showing your support for the Chahta Foundation and how you want to help nonprofit work in the future.

08/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Choctaw-Ireland scholarship recipients, Molly Cornett and Kirstyn Smith!

The Choctaw-Ireland scholarship continues to celebrate the connection between our Nations. The one-year study abroad scholarship is possible thanks to the Irish Department of Education, the University College Cork, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and our incredible donors. Yakoke for your support of our Chahta scholars.

Read more to hear Molly and Kirstyn's story on becoming the 2026 Choctaw-Ireland recipients and their future goals on our blog/press release: https://chahtafoundation.com/press-release-2026-choctaw-ireland-scholarship-recipients/