Opportunities for Native Students
NIEA wants to make sure that every Native student knows about other funding opportunities to
help them succeed in their academic career. Below is a listing of other organizations who offer
scholarships and internships. If there are opportunities that are missing from this list, please let
NIEA know by e-mailing niea@niea.org.
College Horizons
College Horizons is a non-profit organization that supports the higher education of
Native American students by providing college and graduate admissions workshops to
American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students/participants from across
the nation. Two programs are offered in the summer: College Horizons services
current 10th-11th grade high school students and Graduate Horizons services college
students and college graduates.
Adolph Van Pelt Scholarships
Given by Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
Amount: $1500
Contact Phone: 240-314-7155
Website: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/adolph_van_pelt.htm
Requirements: Applicants must be full-time students and determination is based upon merit or
need. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly
basis.
Deadline: July 20
AISES Google Scholarship
Given by: AISES, Google
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.765.1052
Website: http://aises.org/what/programs/scholarships/info/googlescholars
Requirements: The AISES Google Scholarship will fund scholarships awards to American
Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the computer
science, computer engineering and management information systems. Applicants must have: a
3.0 GPA at a four-year college, or in their second year at a two-year college leading to a four
year degree, be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian, or First Nations of Canada or otherwise considered to be American by the tribe with
which affiliation is claimed. The applicant must be a member of AISES, current college
sophomore or higher (entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a
graduate program in the 2013-2014 academic year. Must be majoring in Computer Science or
Computer Engineering.
Deadline March 31
All Indian Pueblo Council Scholarship Program
Given by: All Indian Pueblo Council
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.844.3820
Website: http://www.aicpa.org
Requirements: Enrolled and verified members of the following Indian Pueblos: Cochiti, Jemez,
Sandia, and Santa Ana. Applications must be accompanied by an official transcript of the last
school attended (high school/college).
Deadline: February 1 and October 1
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship
Given by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation
Amount: $500-$1500
Website: http://www.akaeaf.org/publications/
Deadline: April 15
American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NCRS Scholarship
Given by: American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NCRS
Amount: $150-$500
Contact Phone: 208.478.3778
Website: http://www.aianea.com/scholarship.htm
Requirements: Two Scholarships will be awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native students
pursuing a degree in a natural resources field.
Deadline: April 1
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Given by: American Indian College Fund
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 303.426.8900
Website: http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
Requirements: Provides scholarship support to each tribal college. the College Fund also
administers several scholarship programs offered to American Indian students attending tribal
colleges and state and private universities.
Deadline: May 31
American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships
Given by: American Indian Education Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 866.866.8642
Website: http://www.aiefprograms.org
Requirements: varies
Deadline: May 15
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
Given by: American Indian Graduate Center
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.881.4584
Website: http://www.aigc.com/02scholarships/scholarships.htm
Requirements: Pursuing a master's or doctoral degree as a full-time student at an accredited U.S.
graduate School; demonstrate financial need; and be an enrolled member of a federally
recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or be able to demonstrate ancestry of
1/4 degree Indian blood.
Deadline: June 1
American Indian Services Scholarships
Given by: American Indian Services
Amount:
Contact Phone: 801.375.1777
Website: http://www.americanindianservices.org/students.html
Requirements: Enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school One-Quarter
(1/4) Northern-Native American Indian Blood. Undergraduate student with no more than 150
semester credits or 210 quarter credits. Full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit
courses. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
Deadline: Aug. 30
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship
Given by: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 212.443.1513
Website: http://aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
Requirements: See website for scholarship options
Deadline: Apr. 1
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Programs
Given by: American Legion Auxiliary
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 702.642.4002
Website: http://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/index.aspx
Requirements: Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, American Legion
Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years
and for the calendar year in which application is made. 2. Applicant must be: a. a non-traditional
student returning to the classroom after some period of time in which his/her formal education
was interrupted; or b. a non-traditional student who is just beginning his/her education at a later
point in life.
Deadline: June 5
Apsaalooke Nation Tribe Grant Scholarship
Given by: Crow Tribe
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 406.638.3796
Website: http://www.crowtribe.com
Requirements: Minimum 2.00 GPA/12 Credits enrolled Crow Tribe
Deadline: Sept. 20
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
Given by: Association on American Indian Affairs
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 240.314.7155
Website: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/aaia_scholarships.htm
Requirements: See website for more details
Deadline: June 13
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program
Given by: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: $1000 for undergraduate, $2000 for graduate
Contact Phone: 303.939.0023
Website: http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
Requirements: AISES' own scholarship program was established in 1983 in memory of A.T.
Anderson (Mohawk), a chemical engineer who founded AISES with six other American Indian
scientists. Scholarships are awarded to members of AISES who are American Indian/Alaskan
Native college students pursuing academic programs in the sciences, engineering, medicine,
natural resources, and math.
Deadline: June 15
BIE Student Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
Given by: Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 202.208.6123
Website: http://www.bie.edu
Requirements: Varies
Deadline: April 30
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
Given by: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.765.1052
Website: http://tinyurl.com/mzvtu9
Requirements: Administered for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, this scholarship
is made available to American Indian high school seniors every year, who reside in states
serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated
companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington.
Deadline: April 15
Bruce T. and Jakie Mahi Erickson Grant
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: See website for details.
Deadline: May 1
Catching the Dream Scholarship - Native American Leadership Program
Given by: Native American Scholarship Fund
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.262.2351
Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Requirements: for Native students who are paraprofessionals in Indian schools, and who plan to
complete their degree in education, counseling, or school administration. Since only 7% of
teachers in reservation schools are Indians, the need for more Indian teachers is huge.
Deadline: April 15
Catching the Dream Scholarship - MESBEC Program
Given by: Native American Scholarship Fund
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.262.2351
Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Requirements: The six priority fields of study are math, engineering, science, business,
education, and computers. Science includes all the medical fields. These fields are the ones in
which tribes need graduates the most, and the fields in which there are the fewest Indian
graduates.
Deadline: March 15
Catching the Dream Scholarship - Tribal Business Management Program
Given by: Native American Scholarship Fund
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.262.2351
Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Requirements: for students in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel
management, and related fields who plan to work in economic development for tribes.
Deadline: March 15
Charles Crockett ‘Ohana Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: GPA range 2.0-3.2, demonstrated commitment to make a difference in the
community and participation in school activities.
Deadline: Apr. 1
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Scholarship Program
Given by: Cherokee Nation Higher Education Grants Program
Amount: $250-$2,000
Contact Phone: 800.256.0761
Website: http://www.cherokee.org/Services/190/Page/default.aspx
Requirements: 1) Whose permanent residency is within the Cherokee Nation area, which is
defined as counties within the Cherokee Nation boundaries; or 2) Whose permanent residency is
within the contiguous counties to the Cherokee Nation boundaries (including contiguous
counties in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma).
Deadline: April 1
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Scholarships
Given by: Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 405.262.0345
Website: http://www.c-a-tribes.org/application-requirements
Requirements: Enrolled member of Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe
Deadline: June 1
Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation
Given by: Chickasaw Nation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 405.436.2603
Website: http://www.chickasaweducationservices.com/index_148.htm
Requirements: See website for more details. Main page has more than 10 scholarships and grants
Deadline: March 1
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Grant
Given by: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Amount: $400-1000
Contact Phone: 580.924.8280
Website: http://www.choctawnation-sap.com/scholarships.shtml
Requirements: See website for details. Must be a member of the Choctaw Nation
Deadline: Oct. 1
Choy-Kee O’hana Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: GPA 3.0 and above pursuing a post-high education
Deadline: Apr. 1
ColoHealth "Healthcare in America" Scholarship
Given by: ColoHealth
Amount: $500
Contact Phone: 866.749.2045
Website: http://www.colohealth.com/colohealth-scholarship.htm
Requirements: Essay contest for high school seniors or students enrolled full time in at least a 2yr institution. Essay submissions must be at least 500 words, and please see website for
submission details. The 2014 essay prompt is: "Discuss how you feel the health care system
should be in the United States - how can our system be improved? Who should pay for it? What
should Americans be responsible for?" Scholarship will be awarded bi-annually.
Deadline: Nov. 30
Colorado River Indian Scholarship
Contact Phone: 928.669.5548
Website: http://www.crit-cdo.com/Applications.html
Requirements: Be an enrolled member of the Colorado Indian Tribes.
Deadline: June 30
Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma Grants
Given by: Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 580.492.3364
Website: http://www.comanchenation.com/education/
Deadline: June 1
Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) Scholarships
Given by: Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT)
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 303.297.2378
Website: http://www.certredearth.com/education.php
Requirements: The CERT Scholarship Program was created to meet the unforeseen need of
today’s American Indian college students. CERT Scholarships may be used for books, living
expenses, clothing, or other similar needs to assist students in defraying the high costs of
education. The award is a gift from the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and should not be
counted toward any financial aid the student is currently receiving. A CERT Scholarship is not
based on financial need.
Deadline: Feb. 15, Sept. 15
Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarships
Given by: Continental Society
Amount: $1000
Contact Phone: 918.479.5670
Website: http://www.free4u.com/continental_society_daughters_of_indian_wars_(scholarship).htm
Requirements: Open to Native American, certified tribal members with plans to work on a
reservation. Must be an undergraduate junior or senior accepted to or already attending an
accredited college/university, be carrying
at least eight semester hours, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be US citizen and demonstrate
financial need. One award annually. Renewable. Contact Mrs. Ronald Jacobs for an application
Deadline: June 15
Francis C. Allen Fellowships
Given by: History of the American Indian
Amount: up to $8,000 for Fellowship research stipends
Contact Phone: 312.255.3666
Website: http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html
Requirements: Awarded to Federally recognized tribal members who are female and studying at
the graduate or Ph.D. in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Deadline: March 1
Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
Given by: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 202.628.1776
Website: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Requirements: The American Indians Committee of the DAR awards this scholarship to Native
Americans and is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe and in any
state striving to get an education. All awards are judged based on financial need and academic
achievement. Specify that you want information on the American Indian Scholarship when you
send the self-addressed, stamped envelope for information. This scholarship is intended to help
Native American college/university and technical school students of any age, any tribe, in any
state at the undergraduate or graduate level. Graduate students are eligible; however,
undergraduate students are given preference.
Deadline: July 1
George Hi'ilani Mills Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: For graduate students only
Deadline: May 1
Gila River Indian Community Division of Student Services/Scholarships
Given by: Gila River Indian Community
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 520.562.3387 ext. 88
Website: http://bit.ly/hDRckP
Requirements: The GRIC Scholarship is available to community members in pursuit of higher
education at an accredited college or university. To be eligible you must:
1) Be an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community.
2) Be a high school graduate or GED recipient.
Deadline: June 15
Grand Canyon University Scholarships
Given by: Grand Canyon University
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 800.800.9776
Website: http://www.gcu.edu/tribal
Requirements: In an undergraduate program, you must maintain Satisfactory Academic
Progress(minimum 2.0 GPA) as indicated in the University catalog throughout your program,
and be enrolled in the minimum required hours for your program; in a graduate program,
maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (minimum 3.0 GPA) as indicated in the University
catalog throughout your program and be enrolled as a half-time student (minimum 5 credits per
semester). The students must be an enrolled or a principal member of a Federally Recognized
Tribe
Deadline: Dec. 30
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. - Young Native Writers Essay
Contest
Given by: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the NMAI and
NIEA
Amount: $,2500 college scholarship and participate in the Washington, DC Scholars' Week
Contact: www.nativewriters.hklaw.com
Requirements: Students are asked to write about one or more of the cultural images, symbols or
art forms that have been historically developed by their community (American Indian, Alaska
Native, or Native Hawaiian) to communicate a particular message or value or serve a specific
purpose. Essays are to be 1,200 words or less and should cover the following: describe the
image(s), symbol(s) or art forms selected; explain how it was originally developed or used by the
community; reflect on the student's own experience about it, including thoughts and feelings; and
suggest why or how it is still relevant today.
Deadline: April 22, 2014
Indian Health Services Health Professionals Programs
Given by: Indian Health Services
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 218.444.0486
Website: http://www.scholarship.ihs.gov/
Requirements: Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Preparatory scholarship can be 1st or 2nd
degree descendant of a tribal member (see application) 2.0 GPA or higher Pursuing a degree in a
health related profession OR a junior or senior in college planning to get a masters in social work
or physical therapy Service obligation upon completion
Deadline: June 15
Hana Scholars Program
Given by: United Methodist Church
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 615.340.7344
Website: http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/financial/outside/FinancialResources/hanascholars.aspx
Requirements: Must be an active, full member of The United Methodist Church for at least three
years prior to application and be a full-time junior, senior, or graduate student. Be a U.S. citizen
or permanent resident and be born of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Island
parentage (at least one parent). Be able to identify with his/her particular ethnic community. Able
to verify academic ability and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: April 1
Hopi Tribe - Grants and Scholarship Programs
Given by: Hopi Tribe
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 800.762.9630
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nsvmv4
Requirements: Varies
Deadline: April 30
Indian Employment Assistance Grants
Given by: Division of Job Placement and Training
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 202.208.3570
Website: http://www.educationmoney.com/prgm_15.108_natve.html
Requirements: See website for details
Deadline: Aug. 26
International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons North Indian Scholarship
Program
Given by: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons North Indian
Amount: $650
Contact Phone: 716.357.4951
Website: http://www.iokds.org/scholarship1.html
Requirements: No restriction as to Tribal affiliation or Indian blood quantum. The student must
provide a Tribal Registration number and fulfill the other requirements. The scholarships are
given for technical, vocational or college studies but not granted for studies beyond a Bachelors
degree.
Deadline: April 1
Jalene Kanani Bell ‘Ohana Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: Part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are Hawaii
residents with a GPA of 2.5 or above with demonstrated interest in Hawaiian language, culture,
and history.
Deadline: Apr. 1
Joseph A. Sowa Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: See website for details
Deadline: Apr. 1
Joseph Nawahi Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: This supports a full-time student pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited
institution of higher learning located in Hawaii studying Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Politics,
Law (specific to Hawaiian legal issues), or Communications/ Journalism (specific to Hawaiian
history, culture and politics) with a GPA of 3.2 and who shows demonstrated financial need.
Deadline: May 1
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1956 Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: Demonstrate a financial need, have a GPA within the range of 2.5 - 3.5, and show
an aptitude toward obtaining a higher education.
Deadline: May 1
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1970 Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: demonstrate exceptional service to the community beyond what is currently
expected of the student by their own school, to showcase their accomplishments as a model for
others, to support their on-going education and service and to encourage continued service in
support of Hawaiian communities, and a GPA of 2.0.
Deadline: May 1
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: Demonstrate a financial need, have a GPA within the range of 2.5 - 3.5, and show
an aptitude toward obtaining a higher education.
Deadline: May 1
Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships
Requirements: Foundation has more than 25 scholarships for Native Students. Please see website
for more information
Deadline: Apr. 1
Menominee Adult Vocational Training Scholarship
Given by: Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Amount: $100-$2200
Contact Phone: 715.799.5110
Website: http://www.menominee-nsn.gov/laborEdu/education/
Requirements: Enrolled or eligible Menominee,
freshmen and sophomores only
Deadline: March 1 and Oct. 30
Minnesota Indian Scholarship
Given by: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Amount: up to $4,000 for undergraduates, up to $6,000 for graduate students
Contact Phone: 218.755.2270
Website: http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=149
Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship
Given by: Morris K Udall Foundation
Amount: ongoing internship program
Contact Phone: 520.670.5529
Website: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx
Requirements: The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides Native
Americans and Alaska Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. Our ten-week
internship in Washington, D.C., places students in Senate and House offices, committees,
Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decisionmaking processes first-hand.
Deadline: May 1
Native American Finance Officers Association Scholarship
Given by: Native American Finance Officers Association
Amount:
Contact Phone:
Website: http://www.nafoa.org/education_3.html
Requirements: NAFOA is dedicated to supporting Native people pursing their education. Our
scholarship program assists Native American and Alaska Native students working towards a
degree within a financially related field.
Deadline: Nov. 1
Native American Junior Auxiliaries Scholarship
Given by: Native American Junior Auxiliaries
Amount: $350-$1250
Contact Phone: 662.332.3076
Website: http://www.najanet.org
Deadline: June 1
Native American Political Leadership Program (Ongoing Intership)
Given by: The George Washington University
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 202.994.8908
Website: http://tinyurl.com/lyna7d
Requirements: Open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian college students.
Students study applied politics in the spring semester as part of GW’s Semester In Washington
Politics program. Scholarship includes tuition and fees for 6 credit hours of undergraduate work,
housing, books, transportation to and from Washington, and a stipend. For application, go to
ww.gwu.edu/~siw/politics/admission/online-application.cfm.
Deadline: Oct. 15
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Scholarships
Given by: National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 480.545.1298 x244
Website: http://www.ncaied.org/scholarships.php
Requirements: Eligible students must be enrolled full-time at the junior, senior or gradate level.
Applicants must submit the application below, as well as a statement requesting consideration
and stating their reasons for pursuing higher education, their plans following completion of their
degree and any other relevant information such as activities and commitment to the community.
Deadline: Aug. 6
Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program
Given by: Navajo Nation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 800.243.2956
Website: http://www.onnsfa.org/default.aspx
Requirements: For the Navajo people to provide them the opportunity to achieve their
educational goals. This opportunity is provided as a privilege with the intent that recipients, upon
graduation, will return to the Navajo Nation to apply their learning to benefit the continuing
development of the Navajo Nation.
Deadline: April 1
Oregon Native American Chamber 2010 Student Scholarship
Given by: Oregon Native American Chamber
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: see website for more details
Website: http://www.onacc.org/si.html
Requirements: The Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) is dedicated to working with all
members of the community to advance the educational and economic opportunity for Native
Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington. ONAC promotes and supports the education,
training and cultural understanding of Native Americans.
Deadline: Sept. 20
Osage Tribal Education Committee (OTEC) Scholarships
Given by: Bureau of Indian Affairs - Oklahoma Office
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 800.690.6724
Website: http://www.osagetribe.com/education/welcome_sub_page.aspx?subpage_id=18
Requirements: Recommendations, personal essay, transcript, enrolled member of Osage Indian
Tribe
Deadline: July 1, May 1, Dec. 31
Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative Scholarship
Given by: Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative
Amount:
Contact Phone: 405.946.7072
Website: http://www.aaip.org/?page=NNAYI
Requirements: American Indian/Alaska Native high school students age 16 – 18 that are
planning to enter a health profession are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum
cumulative 2.5 GPA (A = 4.0). Students are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement,
demonstrated interest in the fields of health sciences or biomedical research, leadership skills,
and personal attributes. Scholarship pays for lodging, most meals, and travel expenses
Deadline: April 18
Presbyterian Native American Education Grants
Given by: Presbyterian Office of Financial Aid for Studies
Amount: Varies
Contact Phone: 502.569.5776
Website: www.pcusa.org/financialaid/pdfs/nativeamerican.pdf
Deadline: June 15
Richard W. Tanner Scholarship
Given by: The Two Feathers Endowment
Amount: $500
Contact Phone: 651.224.5463
Website: http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/scholarships/browse_by_name_st/richard_w_tanner_scholarship/
Requirements: Must be a junior or senior in college, and must be a Minnesota resident and
provide proof of being a lineal descendant of a federally recognized tribe.
Deadline: Oct. 1
SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship or NSF Scholarship for Archaeological
Training
Given by: Society for American Archaeology
Amount: Varies
Website: http://tinyurl.com/lzanfk
Requirements: The Native American Scholarships Fund is an endowment established to foster a
sense of shared purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans.
The Native American Scholarships Fund is an endowment established to foster a sense of shared
purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans. Scholarships are
open to all Native peoples from anywhere in the Americas, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians,
and Indigenous Pacific Islanders
Deadline: Dec. 15
Seneca Nation Higher Education Scholarship
Given by: Seneca Nation Higher Education Program
Amount: $10.000 (varies)
Contact Phone: 716.945.1790
Website: http://local.sni.org/C-Education/Forms/20102011%20SNI%20Professional%20Scholarship.pdf
Requirements: Enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, minimum GPA of 2.0
Deadline: July 16
Sierra Nevada College Native American Scholarship
Given by: Washoe Tribe, Education Department
Amount:
Contact Phone: 775.687.8333
Website: http://www.washoetribe.us/content/view/308/2/
Requirements: Annual awards for Native American, Nevada or California residents who are
Washoe Tribal members enrolled at a postsecondary institution. Applicant must have a minimum
2.0 GPA and financial need. Due dates are August 15th and December 15th. Renewable
Deadline: Aug. 15
Tauati ‘Ohana Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3966
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: "Well - rounded" male and female graduating senior from Kamehameha Schools
Hawaii with a GPA of 3.0 who have been successful learners and who demonstrate outstanding
character by actively participating in class, school, and/or community service activities.
Deadline: Apr. 1
Tesoro Corporation Scholarship
Given by: Ke Ali'I Pauahi Foundation
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 808.534.3890
Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/
Requirements: Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a two year or less
licensed and certified vocational or technical educational program in Hawaii. Students also must
demonstrate an interest in the Hawaiian language, culture, and history in addition to a GPA of
2.0.
Deadline: May 1
The American Academy –High School Scholarship
Given by: The American Academy
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 866.689.1932
Website: http://tinyurl.com/6dryy8
Requirements: Students must be Native American or of a Native American family who need to
make up a high school course, want to take courses to graduate early or who have dropped out of
high school and would like to complete their high school diploma. Scholarship is also available
for students who want to take online Navajo Language and Navajo Government courses to
become eligible for the Chief Manuelito Scholarship competition.
Deadline: rolling
Requirements: Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program provides postsecondary financial
assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students who are of one-fourth or more Indian ancestry
and demonstrate financial need for an award
Deadline: July 1
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Education Scholarship Prorgrams
Given by: The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 218.335.8584
Website: http://www.mnchippewatribe.org/education.htm
Requirements: Member of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Each enrolled member of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe should contact the band where they are enrolled for application and information
Deadline: June 1
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Scholarships
Given by: United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.
Amount: $500
Contact Phone: 615.361.8700
Website: http://www.usetinc.org/Programs/USETScholarshipFund.aspx
Requirements: Scholarship monies are awarded to USET area Indian students who are enrolled
members of one of the twenty-six USET member Tribes.
Deadline: April 30
Washington Indian Gaming Association Scholarships
Given by: Washington Indian Gaming Association
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Contact Phone: 360.352.3248
Website: http://www.washingtonindiangaming.org
Requirements: Students pursuing degrees at community and technical colleges, four-year
colleges, and post-graduate and professional schools are eligible.
Deadline: March 31
Zuni Higher Education Scholarship
Given by: Zuni Higher Education Department
Amount: varies
Contact Phone: 505.782.2191
Website: http://www.ashiwi.org/highered/ZECDCScholarshipApp.pdf
Requirements: Enrolled member of the Zuni tribe and have 2.0 GPA
Deadline: Apr. 30, June 30, Oct. 30http://www.aigc.com/02scholarships/scholarships.htm