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:

3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA)
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
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
Current AISES member

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

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American Indian Services

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

email: ais@americanindianservices.org

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:

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

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Arizona Public Service - Four Corners Power Plant Navajo Scholarship Program

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

email: 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 resorces, 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:
www.pinnaclewest.com/main/pnw/careers/STW/scholarships/scholarships_4.html

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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

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

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BHP Billiton Scholarship - New Mexico Coal

Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 561
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-4359

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

Requirements:

Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
Completed Application
Official Transcript (s) - Current
Acceptance Letter or enrollment verification

Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.

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Catching the Dream

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

email: 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

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CHAHTA Foundation

High School Seniors

Deadline: April 12, 2013
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for the full year

Undergraduate

Deadline: March 31, 2013

Scholarship Amount: $3,000 for the full year

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

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Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma

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/

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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:

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

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Grant

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

Deadline: November 1st - Fall / March 1st Spring
Scholarship Amt: Varies

Requirements:

Enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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

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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
Complete FAFSA

For more information go to: www.crit-nsn.gov/index.shtml

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Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma

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

email: 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.

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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 highschool 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:
http://www.aigc.com or gmsp.org

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Hopi Tribe

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

emal: 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 befor 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

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Indian Health Service Scholarship Program (IHSSP)

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

email: 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

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Jicarilla Higher Education Program

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.

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Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

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:
http://www.kawnation.com/?page_id=145

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

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

email: 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/tribalServices/education/tsp/otherScholarships.html

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National Indian Youth Council, Inc. (NIYC)

Employment & Youth Program Apply with your respective field office:

Albuquerque Field OfficeGallup Field Office

Farmington Field Office	653 W. Broadway, Farmington, NM 87401	(505)327-5341
318 Elm St., Albuquerque, NM 87102	(505) 247-2251
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: additonal documentation as needed.

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

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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

1776 D Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776

Scholarship Amount: One-time award of $500

Deadlines:

February 15

Requirements:

Academic achievement
Official transcript
Three letters of recommendation
Proof of Native American ancestry
Letter giving family history, financial status, and education objectives
Financial Need Analysis

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

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

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

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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:

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

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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

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

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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
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

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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 / 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

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Navajo STEM Scholarship Application

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.

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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

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.

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Sac and Fox Nation

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.

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Southern Ute Tribe

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.southern-ute.nsn.us

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

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.

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Tohono O'Odham Nation

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.

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Utah Navajo Trust Fund

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 permanant 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 or you may visit the website at:
http://unrhf.utah.gov/scholarships/index.html

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

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

Contact or write for more information.

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White Mountain Apache Tribe

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://wmat.nsn.us

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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
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

Contact www.ashiwi.org/highered/higheredhome.htm

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