Today, the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance honored 137 outstanding students as 2025 Chief Manuelito Scholars, including 10 exceptional graduates from FMS, in a special ceremony in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The Chief Manuelito Scholarship is the highest academic award given by the Navajo Nation and provides $7,000 per academic year to help cover college expenses. This is a proud moment for our students, families, and community.
Congratulations to the following FMS graduates who have earned this incredible honor and the schools they’ll be attending:
Maddox Ryan Andre | San Juan College High School | University of New Mexico |
Devin A. Deale | Farmington High School | Colorado State University |
Skyla-Jinxi E. Dixon | Farmington High School | Haskell Indian Nations University |
Adin Verla Harrison | San Juan College High School | University of New Mexico |
Lanticia J. Kee | Farmington High School | University of Redlands |
Kelyssa Mecah Redhorse | San Juan College High School | Northern Arizona University |
Seanna N.B. Sylvester | Farmington High School | Fort Lewis College |
Dylon Rey Tso | Farmington High School | University of New Mexico |
Linsey J. Yazzie | Farmington High School | Utah Valley University |
Autumn N. Clitso | San Juan College High School | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott |
The Chief Manuelito Scholarship program was established by the Navajo Nation in 1980 to honor Chief Manuelito, Hastin Chi'ihaajiin (1818-1893), a leader who encouraged the Navajo people to pursue education while preserving and protecting Navajo tradition and culture.
For information about the Chief Manuelito Scholarship or to submit an application, you can visit the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance at https://onnsfa.org.
Top photo by Chris Burnside, Diné College.