ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

4 Love of the Game aggressively strives to instill in the minds and hearts of Native American Youth that education is one the most important priorities in their young lives. Not only does education allow us to dream, education provides opportunities to fulfill those dreams. Education builds character, strengthens pride and self-esteem, and ultimately helps you succeed in the game of life.

To date, over $1,000,000 in scholarships opportunities has been available to Native American high school senior student/athletes in conjunction with the Annual Madness In March Basketball Tournament. Over 30 student/athletes from Oklahoma, Arizona, Mississippi and Idaho have taken advantage of the scholarships opportunities during the past four years.

Scholarship amounts and deadlines will be announced as the Annual Madness In March Basketball Tournament approaches. Below is a list of scholarship recipients to date.

Leona Kay Hicks - $1,000, Dustin Rutledge - $1,000, Katie Bo Coon - $500, Mark Gaches - $500, David Goodman/Kesha Billy - Haskell Indian Nation University, Melissa Mack/Brian Culley - Bacone College, Desiree Booker - $500, Luke Coffey - $500, Misty Haley - $1.000, Darren Rock - $1,000, Bobby Lewis - MNBE/$250, Natasha Solomon - Red Stick Society $500, Caylen Ahtone - Haskell Indian Nation University, Alleena Harley-Bacone College Tuition for 4 Years, Allie Dreadfulwater $500, Izzy Walker $500, Joe Roberts MNBE $250, Trevon Jimboy - $1,000 Hoyt Scholarship, Zack Goodrich - $1,000, Clifton Sands - $1,000, William Daniel Roberts - Red Stick Society, Mitchell Miller- $500, Sydney Palmer - $500, Cece Bourgeau - Haskell Indian Nation University Scholarship on behalf of the George Tiger Family, Savannah Hamiltion - $1,000, Shane Rock - $1,000, Christopher Little - $500, Calli Wood - $500, Isaac Schultz - $250, and Angel Goodrich - $250.