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** In order to perform a thorough scholarship search, remember to access a scholarship Internet search engine like FastWeb at www.fastweb.com, ask your high school guidance counselor about scholarship opportunities, and contact the financial aid office at each university that you are considering. The following list doesn’t include all available scholarships. **
AAIA/ADOLPH VAN PELT SPECIAL FUND FOR INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
(212) 689-8720
245 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1801
New York NY 10016-8728
Eligibility: Native-American heritage (at least 25%),
undergraduate or graduate student, financial need and merit.
Amount: $500 - $800, renewable
Deadline : June 1st of each year. No deadline for emergency aid.
AAIA/ DISPLACED HOMEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP
Association on American-Indian Affairs Inc.
(605) 698-3998
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262
Eligibility : college students who have special needs as heads of
household, single parents, or displaced homemakers.
Amount : awards intended to assist recipients with child care, transportation, and
some basic living expenses, renewable up to 3 years.
Deadline : August of each year
ALL INDIAN PUEBLO JOBS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
All Indian Pueblo Council, Inc.
(505) 884-3820
Attn: JTPA Department
3939 San Pedro NE, Suite D
P.O. Box 3256
Albuquerque, NM 87190
FAX: (505) 883-7682
Eligibility : enrolled and verified members of the Isleta and San
Felipe Pueblos who are unemployed and, underemployed or economically disadvantaged.
Amount : tuition and other services are offered to recipients.
ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
All Indian Pueblo Council, Inc.
(505) 884-3820
Attn: Scholarship Program
3639 San Pedro NE, Suite D
P.O. Box 3256
Albuquerque, NM 87190
FAX: (505) 883-7682
Eligibility : enrolled and verified members of the following Indian
Pueblos; Cochti, Jemez, Sandia, and Santa Ana. Must be eligible for federal Pell Grant and
show financial need.
Amount : varies depending on financial need.
Deadline : February for the fall terms, October for the spring term.
AL QOYAWAYMA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS AND SCIENCE
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
(303) 939-0023
Attn: Scholarship Department
5661 Airport Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80301
Eligibility : Applicant must have applied for the A.T. Anderson
Memorial Scholarship Program and have met the following requirements: a full time student
at the undergraduate or graduate level, a member of the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society, at least one-quarter Indian, in financial need, and pursuing a double
major in science or engineering and a degree in the arts.
Amount : $1,500
Deadline : June of each year
AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
American Indian Heritage Foundation
(202) INDIANS
6051 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044-2788
FAX: (703) 532-1921
Eligibility : Native-American high school who have been accepted by
an institute of higher education, demonstrate financial need and provide information on
tribal affiliation and gpa.
Amount : varies- up to $1,000
AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
(202) 628-1776
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1776 D Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20006-5392
Eligibility : Native-American high school graduates who wish attend college.
A.T. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
(303) 939-0023
Attn: Scholarship Department
5561 Airport Boulevard
E-mail: ascholar@spot.colorado.edu
Eligibility: Full-time student undergraduate or graduate level,
attend 4-year accredited college or university, a member of the American Indian Science
and Engineering Society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment and majoring in health
sciences, engineering science, mathematics, or business.
Amount: $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,000 for graduate students
Deadline : June of each year.
BIA HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Bureau of Indian Affairs
(405) 945-6051
Attn: Area Education Programs Administrator
4149 Highline Boulevard, Ste. 380
Eligibility: Students who are members of recognized Indian tribes,
applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university
and must be able to demonstrate financial aid.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline : June of each year for fall term; October of each year for spring term.
CERT SCHOLARSHIPS
Council of Energy Resource Tribes
(303) 297-2378
Attn: Student Services Coordinator
1999 Broadway, Ste. 2600
Denver, CO 80202-5726
Eligibility: Indian high school graduates who are preparing to enter
college may enroll in the Tribal Resource Institute in Business, Engineering, and Sciences
program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline : July of each year.
CHEROKEE NATION HIGHER EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE GRANT PROGRAM
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
(918) 456-0671
Attn: Higher Education Program
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Eligibility: High school graduates who are members of the Cherokee
Nation of Oklahoma are eligible to apply if they are enrolled or planning to enroll in a
fully accredited postsecondary institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline : March of each year.
CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO FEDERAL AID GRANTS
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
(800) 247-4612
Attn: Department of Education
Concho, OK 73022
Eligibility: Must be at least one-quarter degree of Cheyenne-Arapaho
Indian, high school graduates and approved for admission by a college or university and in
financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline : May for fall semester; October for spring semester.
CHIEF MANUELITO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Navajo Nation
(520) 871-7640
Attn: Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program
P.O. Drawer 1870
Window Rock, AZ 86515-1870
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, high school
graduates that are planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline : April of each year
CHOCTAW NATION HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Choctaw Nation
(405) 924-8280
Attn: Higher Education Department
P.O. Box 1210
Durant, OK 74702-1210
Eligibility: One-quarter Choctaw, high school graduates who are
interested in attending college.
Amount: Unmet need up to $1,600
Deadline : March of each year
EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council, Inc.
(505) 753-1808
Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 969
San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo
are eligible if planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate studies. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000 - $1,800
Deadline : February for fall term; October for the spring term.
EMERGENCY AID AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
(212) 689-8720
245 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1801
New York NY 10016-8728
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students with financial need
and a complete application.
Amount: $50 - $300 academic school year (no summer). Limited by availability of
Association's scholarship funds. Only one scholarship per academic year per student.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Indian Health Service
(301) 443-6197
Attn: Scholarship Program
Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Ste. 100
12300 Twinbrook Parkway
Eligibility: American Indians or Alaska Natives, high school
graduates, and be enrolled or accepted in an undergraduate degree program for pre-medicine
or pre-dentistry.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline : March of each year
HELEN GOUGH SCHOLARSHIP
Helen Gough Scholarship Foundation
(701) 628-2955
Attn: Karen Colbenson
P.O. Box 69
Stanley, ND 58784-0069
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the
Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, and full-time undergraduate or graduate
students.
Amount: $500
Deadline : May of each year
HOPI SCHOLARSHIP
Hopi Tribe
(520) 734-2441
Attn: Education Director
P.O. Box 123
Kykotskmovi, AZ 86039
Eligibility: Enrolled members of Hopi Tribe, top 10 percent of their
graduating class or score at least 21 on the ACT or at least 930 on the SAT.
Amount: $1,000 per semester
Deadline : ?
IDAHO MINORITY & AT RISK STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Boise State University 208-426-1664
Financial Aid Office
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1315
Eligibility : Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Idaho. Complete FAFSA by February 15th (BSU requirement) Be an Idaho high school graduate; and
Meet at least three of the following criteria:
1. Be a first-generation college student.
2. Be disabled.
3. Be a migrant farm worker or dependent of a migrant farm worker.
4. Have substantial financial need.
5. Be a member of an ethnic minority historically under represented in higher education in Idaho (Native American, Afro–American, Hispanic–American decent)
Amount : $3000 Approx. 10 scholarships at Boise State
Deadline : Submit the Boise State Supplemental Scholarship Application by Feb 15th
INDIAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Department of Education
Attn: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Indian Education
Portals Building, Room 4300
600 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-6335
Eligibility: American Indian students who are attending or have been
accepted for admission at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline : January of each year
JR SIMPLOT – TOMMY HUGUES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
JR Simplot Company Minerals and Chemical Division
P.O. Box 912
Pocatello, ID 83204
ATTN: Carol Lish Coordinator-Admin. Services
Eligibility : High school graduate, or equivalent (GED), enrolled
member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes must meet all University acceptance standards and
show willingness to achieve degree in earth sciences or business administration. Willing
to attend an Idaho institution.
Amount : The scholarship provides $1,000 in educational assistance to one student
from Fort Hall per academic year. This will be a continuing scholarship to the student
selected provided the student maintains his/her good standing with the University in which
he/she is enrolled.
Deadline: August 1
INDIAN NURSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
(910) 763-6013
Attn: National Patriotic Service Committee
2305 Gillette Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Eligibility: Native Americans, high school graduates, and enrolled
full time in an accredited school in the nursing program.
Amount: $1,000 per year
Deadline : Unknown
INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS
International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
(716) 357-4951
C/O Headquarters Office
34 Vincent Avenue
Chautauqua, NY 14722-1017
Eligibility: Applicants or parents must have a reservation
registration and number.
Amount: $500
Deadline : April of each year
NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION (NALE) PROGRAM
Native American Scholarship Fund
(505) 262-2351
8200 Mountain Road, N.E. Ste. 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835
Eligibility: Paraprofessionals working in the schools are
eligible to apply if they are one-quarter Indian, have been admitted by a college, and
have a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $500
Deadline : April of each year
RICHARD AND JESSIE BARRINGTON EDUCATIONAL FUND
Wells Fargo Bank
(310) 901-4117
Attn: Special Investment Services
P.O. Box 20160
Long Beach, CA 90801
Eligibility: Members of the Washoe Tribe who reside in California or
Nevada who need financial assistance to attend college.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline : Unknown
SEQUOYAH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Association of American Indian Affairs, Inc.
245 Fifth Ave, Suite 1801
New York NY 10016-8728
Eligibility : Enrolled member of an American Indian tribe or enrolled
member of Alaska Native corporation Sequoyah Fellowships given to American Indians and
Alaska Natives pursuing graduate degrees in such diverse fields as anthropology,
microbiology, education, law, mechanical engineering, psychology, and business
administration at universities throughout the United States.
Amount: $1500/year unrestricted stipend paid in two-equal installments.
Deadline: July 1st - September 13th of each academic year
YAKAMA COLLEGE STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Yakama Indian Nation
(509) 865-5121
Attn: Higher Education Department
P.O. Box 151
Toppenish, WA 98948
Eligibility: Enrolled members of US Indian Tribes, preference is
given to enrolled Yakama members, high school graduates and accepted to a college or
university as full-time students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline : June of each year for fall semester; October for spring semester.