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Native American and Tribal Scholarships

American Indian Education Foundation

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)

American Indian Services

Arizona Public Service - Four Corners Power Plant Navajo Scholarship Program

Association on American Indian Affairs

BHP Billiton Scholarship - New Mexico Coal

Catching the Dream

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma-Higher Education Grants Program

Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Grant-Higher Education Department

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma-Education Director, Education Division

Gates Millennium Scholars Program-American Indian Graduate Center

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program (IHSSP)

Jicarilla Higher Education Program

Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

National Indian Youth Council, Inc. (NIYC)-Employment & Youth Program

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Navajo Education and Scholarship Foundation, Inc.-Annie D. Wauneka Scholarship Program

Navajo Department of Workforce Development (NDWD)

Navajo Nation-Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs

Navajo Nation--Chief Manuelito Scholarship-Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs

Navajo Nation Oil & Gas

Navajo Nation - Teacher Education Program

Navajo Nation Tribal Chapter List

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Sac and Fox Nation

Southern Ute Tribe

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Tohono O'Odham Nation

Utah Navajo Trust Fund

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe-Education and Training

White Mountain Apache Tribe

Zuni Higher Education Scholarships


American Indian Education Foundation

2230 Eglin Street
Rapid City, SD 57703
(866) 866-8642

Deadline: April 04, 2006
Scholarship Amt: $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
  • CIB and a photo

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
http://www.aiefprograms.org/scholarshipapplication.htm


American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)

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

Comments: AISES scholarships are intended to supplement the unmet financial needs of qualified American Indian students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, and technology.

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


American Indian Services

1900 North Canyon Road, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-1777

Deadlines:
Award I - Classes starting April/May      February 15th
Award II - Classes starting June      May 15th
Award III - Classes starting in August/September      August 15th
Award IV - Classes staring in January      November 15th

Scholarship Amt: Varies

Requirements:

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

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


Arizona Public Service - Four Corners Power Plant Navajo Scholarship Program

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

Deadline: June 24, 2008
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 - $1,500 per school year

Requirements:

  • Member of the Navajo Nation
  • Cumulative GPA 2.50
  • Minimum 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
  • Majoring in a utility-related field of studies, including, but not limited to, accounting, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, human resorces, nursing/medical, occupational safety, vocational programs (automotive, electrical, instrumentation, machinist, welding, etc.) and water treatment.

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
www.pinnaclewest.com/main/pnw/careers/STW/scholarships/scholarships_4.html


Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.

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

Deadline: July 1
Funding is for entire year, not by semester. No funds for summer session.
Scholarship Amt: $500 - $800

Requirements:

  • Application
  • Financial need analysis form
  • Certificate of Indian blood (1/4)
  • Essay of student's education goals
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Current financial aid letter
  • Complete transcript
  • Class schedule
  • The number of completed credit hours are needed to considered a Freshman/Sophmore status from course catalog or school website.

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


BHP Billiton Scholarship - New Mexico Coal

Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 561
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-2169 OR (505) 598-2164 OR
Fax : (505) 598-2102

Deadline: June 30th of each year
Duration: one year, renewable contingent upon eligibility
Scholarship Amount: $500 - $1500 per student.

Requirements:

  • A copy of ACT or SAT score report (not required if presently in college).
  • Certificate of Tribal Member.
  • Completed Application
  • Official Transcript (s) - Current
  • Acceptance Letter from an institution
  • Two page letter explaining career choice, major field of study and some indication of financial need and if you are currently recieving any other scholarships.

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.


Catching the Dream

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

Scholarship Amount: Varies

Deadlines:

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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Class schedule
  • 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


Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma

Higher Education Grants Program
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
1-800-256-0671, choose OPTION 5.

Deadline: June 13, 2008
Scholarship Amt: varies

Requirements:

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

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


Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation

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:

  • Proof of Chickasaw ancestry (CDIB)
  • GPA 2.0 or above
  • Undergraduates must be full-time students
  • Additional requirements are needed-See website.

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.chickasaw.educationservices.com


Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Grant

Higher Education Department
Drawer 1210
Durant, OK 74702-1210
(800) 522-6170 Ext. 2224

Deadline: March 15
Scholarship Amt: Varies

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation
  • Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal membership card
  • GPA of 2.0
  • Official transcript (s)-Current 
  • Class schedule
  • Financial Needs Analysis Form 

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.choctawnation.com/Programs/dsp_ProgramDetails.cfm?ProgramID=22


Colorado River Indian Tribes

Career Development Office
26600 Mohave Rd.
Parker, AZ 85344-9704
(800) 809-6207

Deadline:

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

Requirements:

  •  High School graduate with GPA of 2.5 or GED with a composite score of 45%.
  • Admitted and enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Apply for all available funding sources.
  • Enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

Contact or write for more information. www.comanchenation.com


Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Director, Education Division
P.O. Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502
(580) 492-3773

Requirement: Enrolled member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma

Contact or write for more information.


Gates Millennium Scholars Program

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)  OR  December 31 (hard copy application)

Requirements:

  • American Indian/Alaska Native
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.30
  • Full-time degree seeking
  • Financial need
  • Admitted to an accredited college
  • Has demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.aigc.com


Hopi Tribe

Grants and Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
(800) 762-9630

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

  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: December 31
  • Summer: April 1

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe
  • GPA: 2.0 - 3.2 GPA depending upon program
  • Financial needs analysis
  • Application
  • Letter of admission
  • Transcripts

Several different programs are offered.

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp


Indian Health Service Scholarship Program (IHSSP)

Navajo Area, IHS (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah)
P.O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515-9020
(928) 871-1358/5834

Deadline: March 8, 2008
Comments: Please come by the financial aid office for application packets. Students may call the area coordinator Roselinda Allison, 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/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/Scholarship_Applications.asp


Jicarilla Higher Education Program

P.O. Box 1099
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3316

Deadlines:

  • Fall: March 15
  • Spring: October 1
  • Summer: January 2

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.


Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

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

Deadlines:

  • Fall/Spring (academic): May 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: November 15

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the Kaw Nation
  • Full-time
  • GPA of 3.0 per semester

For more information, please visit the website at:
http://www.kawnation.com/Programs/proghome.html


Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

101 Industrial Road
Choctaw, MS 39350-4224
(601) 663-7532

Requirement: Enrolled member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Contact or write for more information.
http://www.choctaw.org/government/education.htm


National Indian Youth Council, Inc. (NIYC)

Employment & Youth Program Apply with your respective field office:

Farmington Field Office      653 W. Broadway, Farmington, NM 87401      (505)327-5341
Albuquerque Field Office      318 Elm St., Albuquerque, NM 87102      (505) 247-2251
Gallup Field Office      907 N. Metro Plaza, Gallup, NM 87301      (505) 863-6639

Requirements:

  • Proof of Native American Ancestry
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must not reside on the reservation
  • Be economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed
  • Meet income guidelines
  • Provide a Selective Service Registration Card (males between the ages of 18-25).
  • For classroom training, be prepared to provide: current class schedule, financial needs analysis, accuplacer scores and official transcript (s).

For more information, please contact your respective NIYC field office.
http://www.niyc-alb.org/


National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

1776 D Street, Northwest
Boise, ID 83704-3024
Washington, DC 20006-5392
(202) 628-1776

Scholarship Amt: One-time award of $500

Deadlines:

  • Fall: April 1
  • Spring: October 1


Requirements:

  • GPA: 2.75
  • Transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Proof of Native American ancestry
  • Letter giving family history
  • Financial Need
  • Essay of educational and career goals.

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or you may visit the website at:
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm


Navajo Education and Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Annie D. Wauneka Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 3209
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-3385

Deadlines:

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: January 1

Requirements:

  • Must be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
  • Full time
  • 2.0 CGPA or better
  • Financial need
  • Must have been denied for the Navajo Nation Scholarship

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.


Navajo Department of Workforce Development (NDWD)

Apply with your respective Agency office:

Chinle Agency      P.O. Box 589, Chinle, AZ 86503      (928) 674-2177
Crownpoint Agency      P.O. Box 266, Crownpoint, NM 87313      (505) 786-2151
Ft. Defiance Agency      P.O. Box 1489, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504      (928) 729-4015
Shiprock Agency      P.O. Box 1870, Shiprock, NM 87420      (505) 368-1094
Tuba City Agency      P.O. Box 915, Tuba City, AZ 86045      (928) 283-3320

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 our website at http://www.ndwd.org.

For more information, please contact your local workforce center.


Navajo Nation

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

Chinle Agency      P.O. Box 25-B, Tsaile, AZ 86556      (800) 919-9269
Crownpoint Agency      P.O. Box 1080, Crownpoint, NM 87313      (866) 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      (866) 223-6457
Tuba City Agency      P.O. Box 370, Tuba City, AZ 86045      (866) 839-8151

Deadlines:

  • Fall: June 25
  • Spring: November 25
  • Summer: April 25

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Financial need
  • Fully admitted with letter of admission
  • Certificate of Indian Blood
  • Official transcript
  • Navajo Scholarship application

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


Navajo Nation--Chief Manuelito Scholarship

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

Chinle Agency      P.O. Box 25-B, Tsaile, AZ 86556      (800) 919-9269
Crownpoint Agency      P.O. Box 1080, Crownpoint, NM 87313      (866) 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      (866) 223-6457
Tuba City Agency      P.O. Box 370, Tuba City, AZ 86045      (866) 839-8151

Deadlines:

  • Fall: June 25
  • Spring: November 25
  • Summer: April 25

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA
  • Financial need
  • Fully admitted with letter of admission
  • Certificate of Indian Blood
  • Official transcript
  • Navajo Scholarship application

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

Navajo Nation - Teacher Education Program

  • 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
  • Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • A complete NNTEP part-time application.
  • An official Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) from respective agency.
  • A copy of your Letter of Admissions
  • An official transcript from all colleges that you have attended.
  • A complete graduation or degree checklist signed by advisor.
  • A copy of the current semester registration form.

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


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Navajo Nation Oil & Gas


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.
  • Majoring in the Petroleum industry and any other related degree programs/fields.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Enrolled full-time.

For more information email slhunt@nnogc.net


 


Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

High Education Office
P.O. Box 639
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5357

Requirement: Enrolled member of Omaha Tribe of Nebraska.

Contact or write for more information.


Sac and Fox Nation

High Education Office
Rt. 2, Box 246
Stroud, OK 74079

Requirement: Enrolled member of Sac and Fox Nation.

Contact or write for more information.


Southern Ute Tribe

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

Requirement: Enrolled member of Southern Ute Tribe.

http://www.southern-ute.nsn.us/education/index.html


Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Tribal Higher Education Program
P.O. Box 473
Ft. Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7408

 

Requirement: Enrolled member of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Call or write for more information.


Tohono O'Odham Nation

Higher Education Services
P.O. Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2429

Requirement: Enrolled member of the Tohono O'Odham Nation.

Contact or write for more information.


Utah Navajo Trust Fund

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

Duration: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Graduate

Deadlines:

  • Fall:             October 21
  • Spring:       April 15
  • Summer:   June 15


Requirements:

  • Eligible San Juan County, Utah Navajos
  • Applied for the Federal Student Aid (Pell Grant)
  • 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 or you may visit the website at:
www.untf.utah.gov


Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Education and Training
P.O. Box 29
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5355

Requirement: Enrolled member of Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

Contact or write for more information.


White Mountain Apache Tribe

Office of Higher Education
P.O. Box 250
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(877) 727-2243

Deadlines:

  • Fall: March 15
  • Spring: November 15

Requirements:

  • Enrolled member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • Higher Education Grant Application
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Letter of Admission
  • 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://wmat.nsn.us/highered/officehighered.shtml


Zuni Higher Education Scholarships

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 and have 2.0 GPA
  • 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
  • Final Grades
  • Must have submitted a FAFSA Application

Contact or write for more information.