In addition to otherscholarships, these scholarships are availablespecifically for Native American students.  Students should beencouraged to apply to ALL sources of financial aid for which they areeligible.  Other scholarships may be available once students areenrolled in a college, students should contact their college financialaid counselor or check with the American Indian Graduate Center (www.aigcs.org).

• Native American or Alaskan native descent (must provide documentationof enrollment of student OR parent)
• Accepted as a full-time students into a 2 or 4 yearcollege
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• ACT of 14 or higher preferred

Up to $2000for Freshman Scholarship
American Indian Education Foundation 2230 Eglin Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
(866) 866-8642
http://www.nrcprograms.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_progs_sf_scholarshipfund
Applications available January 4
Due April 14

 

-Finalist Scholarships

• Enrolled memberof a federally recognized tribe
• Will attend a 4 year college
• Demonstrates interest/involvement in Native American activities oraffairs
• GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale at end of 1st semester of senior year
• Leadership

Finalist Scholarships= 2 @$2000/year for 4 years
American Indian Graduate Center 4220 Montgomery Blvd. NESuite 1B Albuqueque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584(800) 628-1920 
http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/scholarships.htm
Applications available at end of January
Due May  TBA (see application for date)

-F2009-2010 All Native American High School Academic Team

• Nominated by school
• Enrolled memberof a federally recognized tribe
• Outstanding academic record
• Leadership and community service
• Will enroll in college full-time 

$TBA
American Indian Graduate Center 4220 Montgomery Blvd. NESuite 1B Albuqueque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584(800) 628-1920  
www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/allnative/anahsatinvite.htm
Applications available online end of January
Due (see application)
 

• Enrolled tribal member of 1/4 or more
• Member or AISES (dues =$25 forhigh  school student) 
• Pursuing a major in science, engineering,medicine, natural resources or math
• 2.7 GPA

$1000 one time award
Tina Peno PO BOX 9828Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext .105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due June 15

$2500/year for 4years
Tina Peno PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext.105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due April 15

• Enrolled in afederally recognized tribe w/ 1/4 or more blood quantum
• Merit and need based
• Will enroll ful time in a 2yr or 4yr (NOT a technical, trade or seminary school)

$1500/must reapply annually
Lisa Wzlic Director of Scholarship Programs Assoc. on Am. Ind. Affairs 966Hungerford Dr. Suite 12B Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-7155
www.indian-affairs.org
Applications available end of Feb.
Due (see application)

 

-MESBEC  Program -Tribal Business Program
-Tribal Business Program

• 1/4 or more American Indian and enrolled in a federallyrecognized tribe
• Excellent GPA
• High ACT or SAT score
• Work experience
• Leadership experience
• Must enroll as afull time student intending to complete a B.A degree or higher
• Field ofstudy in math, engineering, science, business, education and computersOR Fieldof study in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotelmanagement or related areas who plan to work in economic developmentfor tribes (Tribal Business Program)
• Career goal must be related to the betterment of a tribalcommunity and work toward goal already begun
• Students required to apply to multiple scholarships to be considered

$500-$5000  
Catching the Dream
8200 Mountain Rd. NE Suite203 Albquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351 ext.116
www.catchingthedream.org
Deadlines:
(March 15 for Summer)
April 15 for Fall
(Sept. 15 for Spring)

 

• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
• Financial need
• 2.75 GPA or higher

$1000 one time award
Request application and send self-addressed stamped envelope to:
National Society of Daughters of the Revolution
1776 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
(202) 628-1776
Due April 1 for Fall
 

• Enrolled tribal member or1st descendant
• 3.3 GPA unweighted
• Entering as full time degree seekingstudent
• Leadership, participation in community service andextracurricular activities
• Federal Pell Grant eligible

$=any unmet needfor up to 10 years
Gates Millennium Scholarship
PO Box 1434
Alexandria, VA 22313
(877) 690-4677
www.gmsp.org
Due Jan. 11

• Enrolled in a federallyrecognized tribe
• Preparatory scholarship can be 1st or 2nd degree descendant of a tribal member (see application)
• 2.0GPA or higher
• Pursuing a degree in a health related profession ORa junior or senior in college planning to get a masters in social work or physical therapy
• Service obligation upon completion

Tuition and monthly stipend
MN Regional IHS coord:
Tony Buckanaga
522 MinnesotaAve. Rm.209 Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-0486  
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm
Applications available Jan.4
Due March 28

 

• Saint Paul PublicSchools' graduating senior
• A completed Indian Student Verification (506)form
• 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Will enroll fulltime in a 2 or 4yr college
• Must be a positive role model for peers and community $500one time award
• Eligible seniors will be notified by the Saint Paul Public SchoolsIndian Education Program

Saint Paul Public SchoolsIndian Education Program
1028 Van Slyke St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-5191
Applications mailed February to eligible seniors
Due May 3 by 3:00 pm
Winner announced May 20th at Senior Recognition Event

• MNresident
• 1/4 or more American Indian -can be from multiple tribes (documentation needed such as CIB letter from each tribe of descent)
• Eligible for a Pell Grant or MN State Grant
• Accepted into approved MN post secondaryschool

Based on need; maximum of $4000 undergraduate ($6000 for graduate school)MN Higher Education Office
Attn: Megan Fitz-Gibbon
1450 Energy Park Dr. Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=149
(651) 642-0567
(800) 657-3866
Applications available in Feb.
Prioritydeadline July 1

 

-Maureen and Howard Blitman Scholarship to promote diversity in engineering

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe (or Hispanic or African American)
• Accepted into an ABET (accredited board of engineering and technologyprogram at a 4 year college)
• GPA and ACT scores will be considered in selection

$5000
NSPE Education Foundation Blitman, P.E., Scholarship toPromote Diversity in Engineering
1420 King Street, Alexandria,VA
http://www.nspe.org/students/resources/scholarships.html
Due March 1

 

Applications available in Aug.
Due (see application)

 

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe
• Intend to pursue career injournalism (radio, television or newspaper)
• Member of NAJA (membershipdues=$10 for high school students/ $20 for college students)

$500-$5,000/year
NAJA Scholarships
c/o OU Gaylord School of Journalism
395 West Lindsey St., Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-9008
www.naja.com
Application available in Jan.
Due (see application)

*students who receive this scholarship AND attend the University ofWashington in Seattle or Salish Kootenai College in Montana willreceive additional scholarships and tuition waivers.

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe or Native Alaskan Corporation
• Intending to pursue a degree in Natural Resources
• Academic merit
• Financial need

$2000
Intertribal Timber Council
1112 N. 21st Ave. Suite 4, Portland, OR 97232-2114
(503) 282-4296
No application form-you must submit: letter of application, resume, 3 letters ofrecommendation, transcripts and proof of tribal enrollment.
www.itcnet.org
Due Jan. 29

 

-American Indian Scholarship

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
• MN resident
• Application on file with MN Indian Scholarship Program

*students can apply for either the American Indian Scholarship OREndowment Health Initiative, but not both
up to $1000non-renewable
Two Feathers Endowment St. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5thStreet, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651) 224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
Due July 1

 

-Endowment Health Initiatives

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
• MN resident
• Application on file with MN Indian ScholarshipProgram
• Pursuing a health-related field of study

*students can apply foreither the American Indian Scholarship OR Endowment Health Initiative,but not both

up to $5000
Two Feathers EndowmentSt. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5thStreet, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651)224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
Due July 1

 

(not all tribes are listed; these aretribes common for our student population)Canadian First NationsStudents enrolled in a First Nation in Canada must contact their tribaloffice.  For contact information go to:  www.aboriginalcanada.com/firstnation/

• Enrolled in Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe
• Accepted into MN or out-of-state post secondary school

Based on need; maximum of $5000Bois Forte Scholarship Program, NettLake, MN (218) 757-3261(800) 221-8129www.boisforte.com/divisions/education.htmDue July 1 for Fall

• Enrolled in Grand Portage 

Based on needGrand Portage ScholarshipProgram Grand Portage, MN (218) 475-0123 or 0121
 

• Enrolled in Fond du Lac

Based on need Fond du Lac Tribal Center Fon du Lac, MN (218) 879-4593ext. 2633www.fdlrez.com

• Enrolled in Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Based on needLeech Lake Band of OjibweCass Lake, MN (800) 442-4754Minneapolis Office: (612) 729-0554www.llojibwe.com

• Enrolled in Lower Sioux

Based on needLower Sioux CommunityMorton, MN (507) 697-6185

• Enrolled in Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe OR biological or adopted child ofan enrolled member

Based on need; maximum of $9000 and reimbursement for books up to $375per sem.w/reciptsMille Lacs Band Higher Education OfficeOnamia, MN www.millelacsojibwe.org/Page_Scholarships.aspx
(866) 916-5282
Deadlines:
(May 1 for Summer) 
Aug. 1for Fall
(Dec. 1 for Winter/Spring)
*educationalenrichment awards for high school students are also available which cancover costs like drivers education, school activity fees, educationalfieldtrips, camps, etc. 

• Enrolled in Prairie Island

Based on needPrairie Island Indian CommunityWelch, MN (651) 385-2554(800) 554-5473

• Enrolled in Red Lake Band of Ojibwe

Based on needPost Secondary Vocational EducationPO Box 90, Redby, MN (218)679-3350

• Enrolled in Shakopee Sioux

Based on needShakopee Sioux CommunityPrior Lake, MN (952) 445-8900

• Enrolled in Upper Sioux

Based on needUpper Sioux CommunityGranite Falls, MN (320) 564-2360

• Enrolled in White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Based on needWhite Earth Tribal CouncilWhite Earth, MN (218) 983-3285(800) 950-3248Priority Deadline May 31

• Enrolled in the Omaha Tribe

Based on needOmaha Tribe of Nebraska Higher Education Dept.Macy, NE(402) 837-5357Due July 1

• Enrolled in the Ponca Tribe

Based on needPonca Tribe of NebraskaNorfolk, NE (402) 371-8834DueJuly 15*Senior Incentive also available to assist students in graduationcosts.**Attendance Incentives available for high school studentsAttendance Incentive deadline July 30

• Enrolled in the Winnebago Tribe

Based on needWinnebago Tribe of NebraskaPO Box 687 Winnebago, NE (402) 878-3202Due April 15

• Enrolled in Three Affiliated Tribes

Based on needThree Affiliated TribesNew Town, ND (888) 234-2384Deadlines:(Oct. 15 for Spring)March 15for Fall

• Enrolled in Standing Rock Lakota Tribe

Based on needStanding Rock Sioux TribeHigher Education ProgramPO Box D, Fort Yates, ND (701) 854-7408Due April 30

• Enrolled in Turtle Mountain Chippewa

*might not fund out of ND colleges, depends on funding year to yearBased on needTurtle Mountain Band of ChippewaHigher Education Program, Belcourt, ND (701) 477-8102

• Enrolled in Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma

Based on needCherokee Tribe of OklahomaPO Box 948, Tahlequah, OK (918) 453-5000(800) 256-0671www.cherokee.orgApplications available in JanuaryDue June 15

• Enrolled in Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Tribe

Based on needSisseton/Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Higher Education Grant ProgramPO Box 689, Sisseton, SD (605) 698-3966 ext 1183