Scholarships

Catching the Dream Scholarship (Bachelor Program Only)

Deadlines: 

• Summer     March 15
• Fall               April 30
• Spring         September 15

 Eligibility:

• ¼ or more degree American Indian, and an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe
• Full Time
• Enrolled in a Bachelor program

Requirements:

• Reccomendation Letter (3)
• Financial Needs Analysis form
• IRS 1040 Fedral Tax Return (student’s or parent’s) for the previous year
• Cerificate of Indian Blood
• Essay
• Official Transcripts
• Standardized Test Scores (ACT/SAT/GRE/MCAT/LSAT, etc)
• DD 214 Form (for military personnel only)
• Acceptance Letter
• Color photograph of good quality

Apply Now:  https://www.catchingthedream.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CTD_Application_FillablePDF_with_consent_form.pdf

North Dakota Indian Scholarship
NDUS
ATTN: Financial Aid
600 E Blvd Ave DEPT 21
Bimsarck, ND 58505
FAX:  701-328-2979

Award:  $2000 per academic year

Deadlines:  July 15, 2021 (Priority Deadline)

Eligibility:

• ND Resident
• Enrolled member of a federally recongized Indian tribe
• Full Time (few exceptions)
• GPA 2.0+
• Merit-based scholarship: GPA 3.5+ can qualify based on merit
• Need-based scholarship:  GPA’s 2.0-3.499 can qualify based on on unmet need.
• Funding is limited and awards will be made based on a priority awarding process.

Requirements:

• Preferred method to apply: Complete the 2021-22 ND Indian Scholarship application online using a secure site.  NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2021
• Tribal enrollment documentation
• Most recent transcript
• All documentation should be submitted via the secure online drop box, mail, or fax.
• If you complete th online application, you do NOT need to upload it using the drop box.

-OR-

• Download and complete the 2021-22 ND Indian Scholarship application.  NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2021.
• The drop box is the PREFERRED method of delivery in 2021.
• Use the secure online drop box to send your application and supporting documents to NDUS.

1. If you cannot use the drop box, you may MAIL or FAX your application and supporting documents to the contact info above.
2. IN-PERSON drop offs will NOT be accepted in the 2021 application cycle due to COVID-19.
3. EMAILED applications will NOT be accepted due to the personal nature of the application.  DO NOT email your application or supporting documents.

Apply Now:  (Beginning April 1st)  https://ndus.edu/paying-for-college/nd-indian-scholarship/

Masschusetts Indian Association
ATTN:  Marjorie M. Findlay
Carlisle, MA 01741
FAX:  978-369-5828

Award:  $750.00 per academic year

Deadlines:  

• Fall          Sepetember 1, 2021
• Spring     January 1, 2021

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need
• Be in good academic standing

Requirements:

• Application
• Financial Needs Analysis form (to be filled out by a Financial Aid Officer)
• Official Transcript

Apply Now:  Mass.-Indian-Association-Scholarship.pdf (uttc.edu)

American Indian Services
ATTN:  Scholarship Department
3115 East Lion Lane, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84121-3536
EM:  scholarship@americanindianservices.org

Deadlines:

         Semester                            Opens                   Due

• Summer Semester          02/02/21              04/01/21
• Fall Semester                         05/01/21              07/01/21
• Spring Semester                    09/01/21              11/01/21

 Eligibility:

• Enrolled or will enroll as a matriculated student in a university, college, junior college or technical school (incoming freshman accepted)
  • At least One-Quarter (1/4) enrolled member of a U.S. Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, or descendant of an enrolled member, with possession of at least one-fourth degree Indian blood.
• Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.
  • First bachelor’s degree only.
  • Graduate studies NOT eligible.
• Full-time or part-time status
  • Excluding non-credit courses (minimum of 6 credits).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be established and maintained after the first semester/quarter of college.
• Completed Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Requirements:

• Photo of the Applicant
  • Photo needs to be recent.
  • It does not have to be professional, but old, tattered, blurry photos, or a copy of your ID will NOT be accepted.
  • The photo will be sent to potential donors who might fund your scholarship or for promotional material.
• Proof of Heritage
  • Proof of Heritage must show that you are at least one-quarter and enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe (some tribes require at least one-quarter to be enrolled so you would only need proof of enrollment if they do).
  • If you are a descendant of an enrolled member with possession of at least one-fourth degree Indian blood, you will need to provide proof of enrollment for your relative as well as proof of relation.
  • If your document does not show blood quantum, and your tribe does not require a certain amount to be enrolled, ask your tribal enrollment office for a statement or you can apply for a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood from the BIA.
• Official Tuition Billing Statement
  • The statement must reflect the term you are applying for and the tuition amount.
  • If you are unable to get an official tuition statement or are not able to register yet, you may request a letter of estimated cost of tuition from your school stating your name, the term you are applying for and the estimated cost of tuition for however many credits you plan to take for that term.
  • You may also submit a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) form in place of a tuition statement. Be advised that FNA’s are for full-time status only. *We are now accepting tuition statements for the Academic Year.
• Current Transcript(can be unofficial)
  • DO NOT WAIT for final grades to be posted and request the most current transcript as of today.
  • It needs to show cumulative GPA.
  • High school or GED transcripts are acceptable for incoming freshman ONLY.

Apply Now:

https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/69375-American-Indian-Services

Dakota Indian Foundation
PO Box 340
209 N. Main Street
Chamberlain, SD 57325-0340

Deadlines:

• Fall          August 1, 2021
• Spring     January 15, 2022

Eligibility:

• This scholarship program is established for the further educational advancement of Native American
  students with priority to those of Lakota, Dakota, Nakota heritage.
• Students must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior to be eligible and must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours.
• Scholarships are for any approved course of study at an accredited college, university or vocational school.
• Recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible, and be enrolled full time each
  semester.
• Scholarships will be limited to funding availability

Requirements:

• Official transcript in a sealed envelope from the school Registrar office
• Tribal enrollment from the enrollment office at the respective reservation
• Current Photo
• Recommendation letter from school advisor, counselor or professor who is knowledgeable of your abilities to succeed.
• Financial need analysis completed by the school financial aid officer
• Personal statement from the applicant

For application and additional information, please visit:  https://2d2be0a4-9950-4275-8f4e-1075d5687dd7.filesusr.com/ugd/e9c194_5fa3d57ff5424e548e90a41abcc0e1bc.pdf

Navajo Education & Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
ATTN:  Scholarship Committee
PO BOX 3209
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
(520) 871-3386

Award: $1000 per semester (max award)

Deadlines:

• Fall          August 1, 2021
• Spring     January 1, 2022

Eligibility:

• Must have been denied a scholarship from the Navajo nations Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.
• Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
• Officially admitted for the semester for whichy you are applying.
• Full Time
  • This requirement may be waived if there are extenuating circumstances.  If you are not enrolled as a full-time student, please submit a statement explaining your situtaion.

Requirements:

• Verification Document showing that you are either inelgiible or not being funded from the Navajo nations office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.
• Write an essay on why the Foundation should fund you concerning your education and goals.
• Official Transcript
  • Incoming Freshmen must provide an official high school transcript with your date of your graduation.
• Original Officially sealed Certificate of Indian Blood
• Financial Needs Assessment from a Financial Aid Officer
• Acceptance Letter

For application and additional information, please visit:  https://www.mesacc.edu/sites/default/files/pages/section/students/financial-aid/navajo-education-foundation.pdf

Mail the completed applications packet to:
ST. JOSEPH’S INDIAN SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PO BOX 89
CHAMBERLAIN, SD 57325

Deadlines:

• Fall        August 21, 2021
• Spring  January 12, 2022

Eligibility:

• Tribal member
• GPA 2.0+

Requirements – Initial Request:

• Letter of request from applicant.  Information about the course of studies being undertaken and career goals should be included in the request letter.
• Proof of tribal enrollment/blood degree (only needed with initil request)
• Letter of acceptance from the college that the applicant is attending
• Financial Needs Analysis form (to be filled out by the Financial Aid Dept)
• Official transcript

New Applicant: https://www.stjo.org/wp-content/Media/Images/Page/CollegeScholarships/applications/New%20Student%20Scholarship%20Package.pdf

Returning Applicant: https://www.stjo.org/wp-content/Media/Images/Page/CollegeScholarships/applications/Returning%20Student%20Scholarship%20Package.pdf

Daughter of American Revolution: American Indian Scholarship

 Deadlines:  January 13, 2022

Award:  $4000.00

 Eligibility:

• Tribal Member
• GPA 3.25
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Requirements:

• Proof of Tribal Enrollment
•  Personal Statement of 1000 words or less setting forth your career objectives.
• Official Transcript
• Letter of Acceptance
• One page document listing your extra-cirricular activities, honors received, and scholastic achievements.
  • Should not exceed one page

Apply Now:  https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship

 Deadlines:  January 31, 2021

Award:  Varies

 Eligibility:

• Tribal Member
• GPA 3.25
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Requirements:

• Proof of Tribal Enrollment
•  Personal Statement of 1000 words or less setting forth your career objectives.
• Official Transcript
• Letter of Acceptance
• One page document listing your extra-cirricular activities, honors received, and scholastic achievements.
  • Should not exceed one page

Apply Now:  https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian