Osage Nation Education Department and JOM Program

08/17/2026

The Pathways Internship Program connects current college students to paid internships, throughout the Bureau of Indian Affairs and with Tribal Nations across the United States of America. The program offers structured training, professional development, and meaningful hands-on experience, preparing interns for an impactful career in public service and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment with the BIA or Tribal Nations upon graduation. Internships are available throughout the year. Click the link for more information and to apply.

USA Jobs website link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878753900?_gl=1*hac87v*_ga*MTQwODc0Njc0LjE3NTQ2NzAxODA.*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3ODU0NTE5NTgkbzM2MiRnMSR0MTc4NTQ1MjQyNSRqMzAkbDAkaDA.

08/14/2026

Tatum participated in the Osage Nation Education Department Internship Program. Congratulations!

Today we celebrate the last day of our summer intern, Tatum! Her internship has wrapped up after a summer working with Osage Broadband, Osage Nation Ranch, and real estate at Skyway Range.

Thank you to the Osage Nation Education Department for supporting Osage LLC in hosting our first intern through their program.

Great job, Tatum! The future of Osage Nation is brighter thanks to your contributions.

08/14/2026

The First Americans Museum (FAM) is hosting an Educator Night on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Oklahoma PK-12 Teachers are invited to an evening of gallery access, educational resources, & networking. They want to feature the 39 tribes of Oklahoma through booths that showcase each tribal education department’s classroom activities, learning opportunities, or curriculum that OK teachers can incorporate for their students.

08/14/2026

The Woodland JOM Parent committee will meet on Wednesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m., in the WELA building.

08/13/2026

The Skiatook JOM Parent Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 19, at 5:30 pm in breakfast nook of the Osage Casino.

08/05/2026

School supplies for JOM students will be distributed in Pawhuska and Hominy this week. Best wishes for everyone going back to school!!

08/04/2026

The Gates Scholarship application is open! The deadline is September 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time. The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.

TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building. Click the link below to visit their website.

The Gates Scholarship link: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

07/30/2026

Students can take their ACT test at the Osage Nation Education Department during the national testing dates in September, December, April and July! See the flyer for more information. The student must register for the test at the link below.

Link to register: www.act.org
Osage Nation Testing Center Code: 257960

07/28/2026

The Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) hosts college courses through Tulsa Community College (TCC). During the upcoming fall semester, Composition I and U.S. History- Civil War Era to the Present will be offered on Monday mornings at the ONED building in Hominy, Oklahoma.

Interested students can follow the steps below:
1. Apply to Tulsa Community College (click on link below)
2. Submit your official documents
3. Apply for Financial Aid
4. Attend New Student Orientation

Fall classes begin August 17! To learn more about the Tulsa Community College admission process, please contact TCC by email at [email protected] or 918-595-8000. If you have questions regarding the Osage Nation Education Department please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 918-287-5300.

TCC website: https://admission.tulsacc.edu/apply/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTUetxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwMVpTU1FPQTFHN2tmWXZhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHux9ls1e8sRLHCp-VJuWoLhfil44VHNx-AT1OqIy9axU9JPKS2aPptqy9WTK_aem_DRrNbee90_ZhjAoNseBJoA