2024 Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American/Haudenosaunee Scholarship Application process has closed. Recipients will be annouced at the Tewaaraton Award Ceremony on May 30
2023 Recipients
The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the recipients of the 17th annual Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships. Awarded to male and female students each year, the scholarship honors high school students of Haudenosaunee heritage who exemplify high character, leadership, and academics both on and off the lacrosse field. Applicants are asked to submit an essay describing what the sport of lacrosse means to them as Native American student-athletes and members of their community, as well as two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.
Wynter Jock, Wolf Clan-Mohawks of Akwesasne and member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
2023 PLL Tewaaraton Scholarship recipient Wynter Jock is from Hogansburg, New York. She is a member of the Wolf Clan Mohawks of Akwesasne and a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Wynter will soon be graduating from Salmon River High School in Covington, New York and will be matriculating at the University of Notre Dame later this year. Wynter will be playing varsity lacrosse at Notre Dame, having been a team captain and a winner of section and national honors at Salmon River. She is a member of the Haudenosaunee Nationals Women’s Team.
Vernon Cooke, Onondaga Beaver Clan
2023 PLL Tewaaraton Scholarship recipient Vernon Cooke is from Nedrow, New York. He is a member of the Onondaga Beaver Clan. Vernon is a graduate of LaFayette Junior-Senior High School in LaFayette, New York and will soon be completing a post-graduate year at the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut. He will be matriculating at Johns Hopkins University later this year. Vernon will be playing varsity lacrosse at Johns Hopkins, having been a two-time team captain at LaFayette.
Previous Recipients
2022
Savannah Swamp, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
Crayton Cree, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
2021
Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety, Seneca Nation, Beaver Clan
Peter Thais, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2020
Yanenowi Logan, Seneca Nation, Deer Clan
Cobie Cree, Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan
2019
Jacelyn Lazore and Mirabella Lazore, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Isaiah Cree, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2018
Ivy Santana, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Lyle Warrior, Seneca Nation of Indians
2017
Shayla Scanlan, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Liam Anderson, Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan
2016
Jade Haumann, Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan
Emerson Shenandoah, Mohawk Nation, Snipe Clan
2015
Lynnzee Miller, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Chaunce Hill, Six Nations Seneca, Turtle Clan
2014
Alie Jimerson, Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan
Kason Tarbell, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
2013
Cassandra Minerd, Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan
Robert McMicking, Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan
2012
Marissa Haring, Seneca Nation
Bradley Thomas, Tuscarora Indian Nation
2011
Kristiana Ferguson, Tuscarora Indian Nation
Christopher White, Oneida Nation
2010
Taylor Hummel, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
Kyle Henry, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
2009
Issac “Ike” Hopper, Onondaga Nation
Trenna Hill, of Mohawk Decent
2008
Emmett Printup, Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan
Corinne Abrams, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan
2007
Alexander Jimerson, Seneca Nations of Indians, Wolf Clan
Mia McKie, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan
2006
Lindsey Steeprock, Mohawk Nation
Justin Gill, Oglala Sioux and Seneca Nations