Scholarships and Financial Assistance

2401 Eglin Street
Rapid City, SD 57703
(866) 866-8642

Student Contact: mlee@nrc1.org
Deadline: April 04
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for the full year

Requirements:

• Native American or Alaska Native descent
• Attending an accredited 2-year college
• Full-time, undergraduate studies only
• Application
• Essay
• Official transcripts
• Letter of admission
• Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
• Photo

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_scholarshipapplication

High School Seniors!

The Accenture American Indian Scholarship application deadline is April 27.

Visit aigcs.org to enter the Online Application System, click the APPLY NOW button found in various places on the AIGC website.

Phone:  (505) 881-4584

PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
(505) 765-1052

Comments: AISES scholarships are intended to supplement the unmet financial need of qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Students students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, medicine, natural resources, and math. Recipient must be member of AISES.

AISES Eligibility Criteria – Applicants MUST meet all of the following criteria:

1. 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA)
2. Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year college/university, or a full- time student at a two-year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree
3. Member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed
4. Current AISES member

For more information, please visit the website at: www.aises.org

***Please note that this is an award based on financial need.  Students must request a Financial Needs Analysis from the Financial Aid Office.***

1902 North Canyon Road, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-1777

email: ais@americanindianservices.org

Scholarship Amount: Varies

Requirements:

• Based on Financial Need
• Full-time or Part-time status
• Cumulative GPA 2.25
• Certificate of Indian blood (1/4)
• Official Transcript (s)
• Undergraduate with no more than 150 semester credits.
• Letter
• Photo
• Tuition Billing Statement or Financial Need Analysis
• Students will need to submit applications on-line.

Please visit the website and apply on-line at: www.americanindianservices.org

APS – Four Corners Power Plant
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 355/MS 4918
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 598-8213 or (505) 598-8811

Nathan.Tohtsoni@aps.com

Deadline: June 21
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 – $1,500 per school year

Requirements:

• Member of the Navajo Nation
• Attending an accredited education institution in San Juan County
• Cumulative GPA 2.50
• Minimum semester GPA 2.00
• Full-time status
• Application
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcript
• ACT/SAT scores for freshman students
• Letter of acceptance
• Certificate of Indian blood
• Responses to three essay questions
• Resume
• Majoring in a utility-related field of studies, including, but not limited to, accounting, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, human resources, nursing/medical, occupational safety, vocational programs (automotive, electrical, instrumentation, machinist, welding, water treatment, etc.).

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
http://www.pinnaclewest.com/Home/default.aspx 

Association of American Indian Affairs
Attn: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Programs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-7155

seneral.aaia@verizon.net

Acceptance: April – June
Funding is for entire year, not by semester. No funds for summer session.
Scholarship Amt: $500 – $800

Requirements:

• Application
• Certificate of Indian blood (1/4)
• Essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current financial aid letter
• Complete unofficial transcript
• Class schedule
• Printout of course catalog which shows credits for freshman / sophomore status.

Applications are available at Financial Aid or you may visit the website at:
www.indian-affairs.org

8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351 ext: 116

Nscholarsh@aol.com

Scholarship Amount: Varies

Deadlines:

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: September 15
• Summer: March 15

Requirements:

Applicants should contact “Catching the Dream” by phone or e-mail before submitting an application.

• Application
• Enrolled full-time
• Financial need analysis form
• Certificate of Indian blood (1/4)
• 3-5 page essay of student’s educational and life goals plus career plans.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts
• Copy of IRS 1040 Federal Tax Return (student’s or parent’s) for the previous year
• Copies of applications and responses for all other sources of funding (minimum of fifteen required)
• Copy of Standardized Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
• Letter of admission
• Photograph and DD214 Form(for Military Personnel only)

Applications are available at the Financial Aid or you may visit the website at:
www.catchingthedream.org

High School Seniors

Deadline: April 12
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for the full year

Undergraduate

Deadline: March 31

Scholarship Amount: $3,000 for the full year

Applications are available on the website at:  http://chahtafoundation.com/education/

Higher Education Grants Program
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918-453-5465

Deadline: varies
Scholarship Amt: varies

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
• other requirements listed on application.

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.cherokee.org/

Chickasaw Nation
Department of Education
124 East 14th St.
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 421-7711

Deadlines:

• Fall: September 1
• Spring: February 1
• Summer: June 15

Requirements:

• Chickasaw citizenship
• GPA 2.0 or above
• Official transcripts
• Schedule of classes
• Additional requirements are needed –  See website for details.

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.chickasaweducationservices.com/index_90.htm

Education Director, Education Division
P.O. Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502
(580) 492-3363 or Toll-Free (877) 703-2288

christianb@comanchenation.com

Deadline:

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: October 1
• Summer: April 1

Requirement:

• Enrolled member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma
• High school graduate or GED
• Letter of Admission
• Financial Needs Analysis Form
• Letter of intent
• Official Transcript
• Enrollment Verification
• Graduation Checklist

Contact http://www.comanchenation.com/ for more information.

American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 881-4584
Toll-Free: (800) 628-1920

Deadline: January 11 (online)

Requirements:

• American Indian / Alaska Native (CIB)
• U.S. Citizen
• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.30 or earned GED
• Full-time degree-seeking
• Financial need
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Admitted to an accredited college
• Has demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
• Complete and submit all forms

For more information, please visit the website at:
gmsp.org

Grants and Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
(928) 734-3533

kvqualla@hopi.nsn.us

Scholarship Amount: Varies with program and financial need.
Deadlines:

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: April 1

Requirements:

• Must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.
• Be a high school graduate or have earned a GED certificate.
• Be admitted to a regionally accredited college/university.
• Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have applied for all federal, state, and institutional aid before being considered for HTGSP funding.
• Meet the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirements for the particular aid you are applying for.

Several different programs are offered.

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.hopieducationfund.org

Navajo Area, IHS (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah)
P.O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515-9020
(928) 871-1358/1360

aletha.john@ihs.gov

Deadline:

• February 8 for continuing students
• March 28 for new applicants

Comments: Students may call the IHS Area Coordinator Aletha John, Coordinator for any questions. Full-time as well as part-time scholarships are available. Part-time is a minimum of 6 hours per semester quarter trimester.

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
www.ihs.gov/scholarship/index.cfm

P.O. Box 1099
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-4330

Deadlines:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: March 15

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation
• Certificate of Indian Blood
• High school diploma or GED
• Photo ID
• ACT or SAT score (or Accuplacer score from the Counseling Office)
• Application Packet
• Financial Needs Analysis
• Official transcript (s)
• Letter of admission
• Degree plan
• Class schedule
• Copy of Free Application for Federal Aid Form (FAFSA)
• Documentation of state or private grants and scholarships

Contact or write for more information.

Education Department
Box 50
Kaw City, OK 74641-0050
(580) 269-1186

Deadlines:

• Fall/Spring (academic): May 1
• Fall (need based): June 1
• Spring (need based): November 1

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the Kaw Nation
• Full-time

For more information, please visit the website at:

Kaw Nation

P.O. Box 6085
Choctaw, MS 39350-4224
(601) 650-7409 or Toll-Free: (800) 446-5006

scholarship.program@choctaw.org

Deadlines:

• Fall Full-time: May 31
• Fall Part-time: June 30
• Spring Full-time: October 31
• Spring Part-time: November 30

Requirement: Enrolled member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Contact or write for more information.

http://www.choctaw.org/government/education/tsp/index.html

Apply with your respective Agency office:

Requirement: Provides Youth and Adult Workforce Development to enrolled members of the Navajo in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. For more information, contact your local workforce center or visit the website at http://www.ndwd.org 

For more information, please contact your local tribal workforce center.

Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
Apply with your respective Agency office:

Deadlines:

Full-time and Part-time:

• Fall: June 25
• Spring: November 25

Full-time Requirements:

• Application
• Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
• Official Transcript(s)
• Letter of Admission or enrollment verification
• Financial Need Analysis
• 2.0 GPA

Part-time Requirements

• Application
• Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
• Letter of Admission or enrollment verification
• Official transcript(s)
• Graduation of degree checklist
• Course registration / schedule for term

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may apply online at:
http://www.onnsfa.org

Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
Apply with your respective Agency office:

Deadlines:

• Fall: June 25
• Spring: November 25

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
• Maintain 3.0 GPA
• Financial need analysis form
• Letter of Admission or Enrollment Verification
• Certificate of Indian Blood
• Official transcript
• Application

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may apply online at:
http://www.onnsfa.org

• Chinle Agency P.O. Box 25-B, Tsaile, Az 86556 (800) 919-9269
• Crownpoint Agency P.O. Box 1080, Crownpoint, NM 87313 (800) 254-9913
• Ft. Defiance Agency P.O. Box 1870, Window Rock, AZ 86515 (800) 243-2956
• Shiprock Agency P.O. Box 1349, Shiprock, NM 87420 (800) 223-6457
• Tuba City Agency P.O. Box 370, Tuba City, AZ 86045 (800) 839-8151

Deadline:

• Fall: August 31
• Spring: January 31
• Summer: May 31

Requirements:

• Enrolled in full-time or Part-time
• GPA of 2.0 or higher
• A complete NNTEP part-time application.
• An official Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).
• Letter of Admission
• Official transcript(s).
• A complete graduation or degree checklist signed by advisor.
• Course registration / schedule for term.

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may apply online at:
http://www.onnsfa.org

P.O. Box 4439
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-4880

Deadlines:

• Fall: June 30
• Spring: November 30
• Summer: April 30

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the Navajo Tribe / CIB.
• Majoring in the Petroleum Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, and Human Resources.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrolled full-time.
• Application / student contract
• 2 Letters of reference.
• 1 Page letter of interest.
• Letter of admission.
• Official transcript(s).
• Enrollment verification.

For more information email slhunt@nnogc.net

Requirements:

• Be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
• High School graduate by June 2013
• Been accepted by an accredited U.S. college or university or a STEM student already enrolled
• Both graduating high school seniors and current college students may apply

Click on:  Navajo Scholarship Application Packet to find out more information.

High Education Office
P.O. Box 368
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5357

Requirement: Enrolled member of Omaha Tribe of Nebraska.

Contact or write for more information.

Higher Education Department
920883 S. Hwy 99 Bldg A
Stroud, OK 74079

(918)968-0509

Deadlines:

• Fall: September 1
• Spring: March 1

Requirement:

• Enrolled member of Sac and Fox Nation / CIB
• Letter of career goals, and college major
• Letter of admission
• Official transcripts
• Financial Needs Analysis

Contact http://www.sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov/ for more information

P.O. Box 737
Ignacio, CO 81137-0737
(970) 563-0237

Deadlines:

• Full-time: July 1
• Part-time: Varies with certificate programs

Requirement: Enrolled member of Southern Ute Tribe.

http://www.southernute-nsn.gov/education/scholarships/

Tribal Higher Education Program
P.O. Box D
Ft. Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-8545

Requirement: Enrolled member of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Call or write for more information.

Higher Education Services
P.O. Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-6571

Requirement: Enrolled member of the Tohono O’Odham Nation

Contact or write for more information.

151 East 500 North
Blanding, UT 84511
(800) 378-2050

Duration: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Graduate

Deadlines:

• Fall: October 21
• Spring: February 1
• Summer: June 15

Requirements:

• Eligible Navajo San Juan County, Utah Navajo permanent resident
• Complete FAFSA
• Applied for the Navajo Nation scholarship
• Proof or residency form
• Application
• Financial need analysis form
• Official transcripts
• Class schedule
• Officially registered at a college or university
• Consent form which authorizes UNTF to check your status with ONNSFA

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office

Education and Training
P.O. Box 29
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5354

Deadlines:

• Fall: June 30
• Spring: November 30
• Summer: April 15

Requirement:

• Enrolled member of Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
• Application
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student
• Financial Needs Analysis

Office of Higher Education
P.O. Box 250
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4346

Deadlines:

Fall Semester/Quarter/Trimester:
1st Deadline: March 15
2nd Deadline: June 30

Spring Semester/Quarter/Trimester:
1st Deadline: September 15
2nd Deadline: November 30

Summer Session:
1st Deadline: April 15
2nd Deadline: May 30

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Higher Education Grant Application
• Copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Letter of Admission
• Full-time student
• Official High School Transcripts, or GED Certificate
• Financial Needs Analysis
• Certificate of Indian Blood or Affidavit of Enrollment
• Students entering into the program must take the ASSET Test and submit test scores to the Office of Higher Education.
• Official Transcripts are required after each semester

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.wmat.us

The Wells Fargo Scholarships for Undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native Students will fund full-time and degree-seeking college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher with up to $5,000 for one year of study in any chosen major at any accredited institution in the United States. Recipients must be able to prove individual membership or descent from either a U.S. federally-recognized or U.S. state-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group through submission of the AIGC Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC). While Federal Pell Grant eligibility is not a requirement, students must prove financial need through submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the AIGC Financial Needs Form (FNF). The scholarship may be renewable depending on academic growth and availability of funds.

Eligibility

• Student must hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Applicants may be a college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.
• Must prove enrollment in a U.S. federally-recognized or U.S. state-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group
• Applicants must submit a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) by May 1, 2016
• Applicants must submit a Financial Needs Form (FNF) by July 15, 2016
• Student must submit transcript

“Wells Fargo is committed to providing educational opportunities and resources to help develop the next generation of diverse leaders,” said Gigi Dixon, senior vice president and director of strategic partnerships for Wells Fargo. “Through our national relationship with AIGC, Wells Fargo is able to help Native American students achieve their academic dreams and experience success in their community and beyond.”

Complete the online application for the Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates

For more information visit the American Indian Graduate Center’s website.

Director
P.O. Box 339
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-7178/7180

Deadline:

• Spring: October 30
• Summer: April 30
• Fall: June 30

Requirements:

• Enrolled member of Zuni tribe
• Completed application
• Financial Needs Analysis
• Privacy Statement Form
• IHS contract Health Services Form
• Student Aid Report (SAR). You will receive one in the mail or you can print this from the FAFSA website.
• Official transcript(s)
• Letter of Admissions
• Tribal Census Card
• Must have submitted a FAFSA Application

http://www.ashiwi.org/ZECDC/TribalScholarship.html