Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American/Haudenosaunee Scholarship Presented by
Hildene Capital
Each year, the Tewaaraton Foundation awards the Tewaaraton Native American Scholarship to one male and one female student. The scholarship honors high school students of Haudenosaunee heritage who achieve academic excellence, and exemplify high character and leadership both on and off the lacrosse field.
2026 Recipients
Jordyn Hill-Bucktooth, Wolf Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
A member of the Turtle Clan of the Upper Cayuga of the Grand River, Jordyn began playing box lacrosse at the age of three and has emerged as one of the top goalkeepers in the country. At the Loomis Chaffee School, Hill-Bucktooth earned membership in the National Honor Society, consecutive Magna Cum Laude honors on the National Latin Exam, and recognition through the CollegeBoard National Indigenous Recognition Program. On the field, she recorded 367 career saves and a 56% save percentage during her high school career. Hill-Bucktooth matriculates at the University of Rochester in the fall of 2026 and will join the Yellowjackets women’s lacrosse program.
Jayden James, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of Akwesasne
An enrolled member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of Akwesasne, Jayden has distinguished himself both on and off the field throughout his career at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. A four-year National Honor Society member, James earned the Academic Honor with Distinction Award each year while developing into one of the nation’s premier lacrosse players. Ranked the No. 1 defenseman in the country in the Class of 2026, he earned All-World Team honors in youth lacrosse along with first-team All-Met and first-team All-Star recognition in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. James matriculates at Syracuse University in the fall of 2026, where he will join the Orange men’s lacrosse program.
Previous Recipients
2025
Jianna Lazore, Wolf Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
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Winter Rivera, Wolf Clan, Seneca Nation of Indians
2022
Savannah Swamp, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
Crayton Cree, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
2019
Jacelyn & Mirabella Lazore, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Isaiah Cree, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2016
Jade Haumann, Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan
Emerson Shenandoah, Mohawk Nation, Snipe Clan
2013
Cassandra Minerd, Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan
Robert McMicking, Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan
2010
Taylor Hummel, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
Kyle Henry, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
2007
Alexander Jimerson, Seneca Nations of Indians, Wolf Clan
Mia McKie, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan
2024
Avery Doran, Bear Clan of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
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Brett Bucktooth, Jr, Wolf Clan of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
2021
Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety, Seneca Nation, Beaver Clan
Peter Thais, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2018
Ivy Santana, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Lyle Warrior, Seneca Nation of Indians
2015
Lynnzee Miller, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Chaunce Hill, Six Nations Seneca, Turtle Clan
2012
Marissa Haring, Seneca Nation
Bradley Thomas, Tuscarora Indian Nation
2009
Issac “Ike” Hopper, Onondaga Nation
Trenna Hill, of Mohawk Decent
2006
Lindsey Steeprock, Mohawk Nation
Justin Gill, Oglala Sioux and Seneca Nations
2023
Wynter Jock, Wolf Clan-Mohawks of Akwesasne and member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
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Vernon Cooke, Onondaga Beaver Clan
2020
Yanenowi Logan, Seneca Nation, Deer Clan
Cobie Cree, Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan
2017
Shayla Scanlan, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Liam Anderson, Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan
2014
Alie Jimerson, Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan
Kason Tarbell, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
2011
Kristiana Ferguson, Tuscarora Indian Nation
Christopher White, Oneida Nation
2008
Emmett Printup, Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan
Corinne Abrams, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan