| Law Student Scholarships for Native Americans
These law student scholarships are available for Alaska Natives, American Indians, and Native Hawai'ians. Most, but not all, are tribal scholarships funded by the tribe, BIA Higher Education Grants, or tribal educational foundations. Unless specifically noted, scholarships are available for law students attending any ABA-accredited law school in the United States.
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The Aleut Foundation (TAF) Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15 and December 1.
Eligibility: Alaska Native enrollees, descendants, and beneficiaries of the Aleut Corporation, Aleutian Pribilof Islands Restitution Trust, and Isanotski Corporation who are accepted to or enrolled in undergraduate or graduate schools.
Award: Varies by scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: The Aleut Foundation.
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1.
Please see full description under American Indian / Native American.
Aqqaluk Trust Scholarships
Deadline: around August 1.
Eligibility: Alaska Native shareholders of NANA Corporation, their descendants, and their dependents, who are accepted to or enrolled in a technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Award: $2,000 per term.
Sponsor: Aqqaluak Trust.
Bering Straits Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15 and December 15.
Eligibility: Alaska Native enrollees of Bering Straits Native Corporation and their descendants accepted to or enrolled in a technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Calista Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Alaska Native enrollees of Calista Corporation and their descendants accepted to or enrolled in technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Award: $500-$1,000 per semester.
Criteria: Academic achievement.
Sponsor: Calista Corporation.
Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship Grant
Deadline: around July 15 and December 15.
Eligibility: Alaska Natives shareholders of Ahtna, Inc. and their descendants who are accepted into or enrolled in a technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Sponsor: Ahtna, Incorporated.
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Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around May 15 and October 15.
Eligibility: Alaska Native shareholders of Chugach Alaska Corporation and their descendants accepted to or enrolled in undergraduate or graduate schools.
Award: $6,000 annually for graduate students.
Sponsor: Chugach Heritage Foundation.
CIRI Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies by scholarship.
Eligibility: Alaska Native undergraduate or graduate students; specific eligibility varies by scholarship.
Award: Varies by scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Foundation.
Doyon Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Applications due quarterly.
Eligibility: Alaska Natives enrollees in Doyon, Limited and their children accepted into or enrolled in technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Award: Up to $30,000 for 3 years of study.
Sponsor: Doyon, Limited.
Koniag Education Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, June 1.
Eligibility: Alaska Native shareholders or descendants of the Koniag Region who are undergraduate or graduate students.
Award: Up to $2,500; varies by scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Koniag Education Foundation.
Kuskokwim Educational Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Alaska Natives shareholders and their dependents in the Kuskokwim Corporation or another ANCSA corporation accepted to or enrolled in technical, undergraduate, or graduate school.
Award: $100-1,500 annually.
Criteria: Financial need and academic achievement.
Sponsor: Kuskokwim Corporation.
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Northwest Indian Bar Association / WSBA Indian Law Section Scholarship
Deadline: around November 15.
Please see full description under American Indian / Native American.
Northwest Indian Bar Association / WSBA Indian Law Section Bar Exam Scholarship
Deadline: around May 15.
Please see full description under American Indian / Native American.
Sealaska Scholarships
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: Alaska Native enrollees of Sealaska Corporation and their descendants who are accepted to or enrolled in undergraduate or graduate schools.
Award: Varies.
Criteria: Academic achievement.
Sponsor: Sealaska Heritage Institute.
Seldovia Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around July 1.
Eligibility: Alaska Native enrollees in the Seldovia Native Association who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award: $500 for General Academic Scholarship; $2,500 for Achievement Scholarship.
Criteria: Academic achievement, work performance, community involvement, financial need + 7 other criteria.
Sponsor: Seldovia Native Association.
Sequoyah Fellowship
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: Graduate students of at least 1/4 American Indian or Alaska Native blood.
Please see full description under American Indian / Native American.
Florence Young Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in art, public health, or law.
Please see full description under American Indian / Native American.
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American Indian / Native American
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
Include the
- Jeanette Elmer Scholarship for graduate students who are members of Arizona, New Mexico, or Wisconsin tribes.
- American Indian Graduate Center Scholarship for graduate students with financial need.
- Bureau of Indian Education Loan for Service loan program for graduate students
- Accenture Scholarship for graduate students.
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Award: Varies by scholarship; up to $15,000.
Criteria: Largely financial need.
Sponsor: American Indian Graduate Center. The AIGC administers all postgraduate education funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Bois Forte Education Scholarships
Deadline: not specified.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Boise Forte Band of Chippewa pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $6,250 per year for graduate students.
Sponsor: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Chemehuevi Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around June 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $10,000. Priority is given to undergraduate students.
Sponsor: Chemehuevi Indian Tribe.
Cherokee Nation Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are permanent residents of or graduated from high school in the Cherokee Nation area in Oklahoma.
Award: $1,000 per semester, renewable.
Sponsor: Cherokee Nation.
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around June 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.
Chickasaw Nation Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: around February 1 and September 1.
Eligibility: Members of the Chickasaw Nation pursuing higher education.
Award: Varies according to grant / scholarship.
Criteria: Vary according to grant / scholarship.
Sponsor: Chickasaw Nation.
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Chitimacha Scholarships
Deadline: Contact tribe.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Priority to undergraduates.
Award: Up to $4,500.
Sponsor: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana.
Choctaw Nation Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: around October 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Choctaw descent.
Award: $400-$2,000.
Criteria: Academic achievement.
Sponsor: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Cocopah Indian Tribe Graduate Support, Fellowships, & Awards
Deadline: Around May 1 and October 1 for Graduate Fellowships; after graduation for Achievement Incentive Awards.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Cocopah Indian Tribe pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Assistance up to the total cost of application fees, tuition deposits, and testing fees for the Pre-Graduate Support Program; support for tuition, books, room and board, and other expenses for the Graduate Fellowships; up to $1,000 for Achievement Incentive Awards.
Sponsor: Cocopah Indian Tribe.
Colville Tribal Education Assistance Grants
Deadline: Not specified.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Colville Tribes pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees. Priority given to graduate students and seniors.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are enrolled members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Award: Up to $2,000.
Sponsor: Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Higher Education Scholarship
Deadline: around July 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation pursuing graduate or undergraduate studies.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
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Coquille Indian Tribe Grants
Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Coquille Indian Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Applicants for computer equipment funding must have been enrolled a minimum of two semesters.
Award: Varies. Students may apply for the Higher Education Grant or for the $1,000 one-time Computer Program.
Sponsor: Coquille Indian Tribe.
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe Grants
Deadline: One month before program starts for Continuing and Distance Education Program; about August 1 and December 1 for Higher Education Program.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Coquille Indian Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $10,000 a year for Higher Education Grants; amount varies for Continuing and Distance Education Grants.
Sponsor: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
Billy L. Cypress Scholarships
Deadline: around July 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Seminole Tribe of Florida.
DAR American Indian Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1 and October 1.
Eligibility: Native American undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
Award: $500.
Sponsor: Daughters of the American Revolution.
Enterprise Rancheria Higher Education Grants
Deadline: None specified.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Enterprise Rancheria pursuing graduate, undergraduate, or vocational degrees.
Award: Varies; renewable for up to 5 semesters.
Sponsor: Enterprise Rancheria, Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe.
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Higher Education Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe; preference to undergraduates.
Award: Not specified.
Sponsor: Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.
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Susan J. Ferrell & Ed Edmondson Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: U.S. and Canadian law students demonstrating the need for a scholarship plus an interest in and dedication to Native American legal issues.
Award: The Ferrell Scholarship pays one award of tuition and expenses to attend Sovereignty Symposium in Oklahoma City in late May; up to 100 tuition-only Edmondson Scholarships may be awarded for the Symposium.
Sponsors: Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, Sovereignty Symposium, Inc., and the Oklahoma Arts Council.
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Student Assistance Scholarships
Deadline: Contact tribe.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $5,000 annually.
Sponsor: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.
Fort Peck Tribes Assiniboine & Sioux Education Awards
Deadline: around September 15 for Graduate Achievement Awards; within 1 year of degree for Completion Awards.
Eligibility: Members of the Assiniboine & Sioux Fort Peck Tribes who are pursuing or have achieved undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Graduate Achievement Awards of up to $250 a semester; Completion Awards of up to $400 for a J.D.; up to $100/year in Travel Assistance Awards.
Sponsor: Fort Peck Tribes: Sioux & Assiniboine.
Grand Traverse Band Higher Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Grand Traverse Band pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, 231-534-7760.
Ho-Chunk Nation Higher Education Funding
Deadline: around May 1 or four months before start of term.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Ho-Chunk Nation pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Varies. Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarships fund up to 6 semesters of graduate study. Josephine P. White Eagle Fellowships fund up to 3 years of law school — different amounts are available for other graduate programs. The College Access Program pays up to $2,500 in costs for graduate entrance exams and preparatory courses. Higher education loans of up to $2,500 a year are also available.
Criteria: Priority areas of study for the Josephine P. White Eagle Fellowship are law, education, business, health, and social services.
Sponsor: Ho-Chunk Nation.
Hoopa Tribal Education Awards and Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around July 1 for Higher Education grants; not specified for Tribal Education awards.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Hoopa Valley Tribe pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Hoopa Valley Tribe.
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Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: around July 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Many different types of assistance available from covering test fees to full ride scholarships.
Criteria: Differ by scholarship.
Sponsor: Hopi Tribe.
Iowa Tribe Scholarships
Eligibility: Members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Award: Up to $530 per semester.
Sponsor: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Kaw Nation Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Kaw tribal members pursuing graduate studies.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Kaw Nation.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Sovereign Student Fund
Eligibility: Enrolled KBIC members pursuing higher education who are residents of specified Michigan counties.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
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Lac du Flambeau Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around August 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Lac du Flambeau Band pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $3,000 per year for up to 2 years.
Sponsor: Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Laguna Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Pueblo of Laguna pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: $2,000 annually; renewable.
Sponsor: Laguna Education Foundation.
Rodney T. Mathews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of California Indian tribes; must also meet GPA requirements and fulfill 60 hours of community service with designated agency.
Award: Four awards of $10,000.
Sponsor: RTM Scholarship Fund.
Miami Nation Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Miami Nation pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Award: Varies by award. The Crane Award for graduate students is $1,500.
Sponsor: Miami Nation.
Mille Lacs Band Post Graduate Scholarships and Awards
Deadline: around March 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members, and children of enrolled members, of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe who are pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Postgraduate scholarships of up to $12,000 per year, plus up to $375 per semester for books and supplies. Academic Achievement Awards of $2,000 for completion of a graduate degree.
Sponsor: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Post Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around December 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation pursuing graduate studies.
Award: $2,000 per semester, renewable.
Sponsor: Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma.
Narragansett Indian Tribe Higher Education Program
Deadline: Call 401-364-1100.
Eligibility: Narragansett Indian students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies by financial need.
Sponsor: Narragansett Indian Tribe.
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Navajo National Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation admitted to or attending graduate programs.
Award: $5,000-$10,000.
Sponsor: Navajo Nation.
Nebraska Winnebago Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Deadline: around April 15 and October 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award: Varies according to GPA.
Sponsor: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
Nez Perce Tribe Scholarships
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Nez Perce tribe pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award: Over 50 awards; amount varies.
Sponsor: Nez Perce Tribe.
Northwest Indian Bar Association / WSBA Indian Law Section Scholarship
Deadline: around November 15.
Eligibility: Native law students intending to work in the field of American Indian or Alaska Native law or policy in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or the Yukon Territory.
Award: Several scholarships of $1,00-$1,500.
Sponsors: Washington State Bar Association Indian Law Section and the Northwest Indian Bar Association.
For more information: Contact Gabriel Galanda at 206-628-2780 or ggalanda@wkg.com.
Northwest Indian Bar Association / WSBA Indian Law Section Bar Exam Scholarship
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: May law school graduates registered for the July Washington bar exam.
Award: Several scholarships of $500-$1,000.
Sponsors: Washington State Bar Association Indian Law Section and the Northwest Indian Bar Association.
For more information: Contact Gabriel Galanda at 206-628-2780 or ggalanda@wkg.com.
Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around April 15 and October 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies; up to $20,000.
Sponsor: Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin.
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Osage Nation Scholarships
Deadline: around July 1 and December 15.
Eligibility: Osage Indians attending college or university.
Award: Varies. Awards include the Osage Higher Education Grant, the Mary Tinker Scholarship, the Morris E. & Ethel Carlton Wheeler Scholarship, and the Osage Tribal Education Committee Scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Osage Nation.
Otoe-Missouria Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around July 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma.
Ottawa Tribe Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Ottawa Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Higher Education Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Cocopah Indian Tribe pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
Penobscot Fellowship
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Penobscot Nation pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Penobscot Indian Nation.
Peoria Tribe Scholarships
Deadline: around July 15 and December 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
Award: Up to $2,000 per semester.
Criteria: Academic achievement and probability of completing the academic program.
Sponsor: Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tuition Payment Program
Deadline: around July 1 and December 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled tribal members pursuing undergraduate or graduate education.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Pokagon Band Higher Education Scholarships
Eligibility: Enrolled members of Pokagon Band pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $2,000 annually.
Sponsor: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
Ponca Graduate / Post-Graduate Grants
Deadline: around August 15 and December 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Ponca Tribe pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around July 1 and November 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $5,000 a semester.
Sponsor: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Pueblo of Sandia Scholarship Program
Deadline: Contact Pueblo of Sandia Education Department.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Pueblo of Sandia pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Pueblo of Sandia.
Pyramid Lake Paiute Higher Education Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: $350-$2,000. Awards include the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Scholarship, Higher Education Grants, and Enrichment Scholarships.
Sponsor: Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
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Sac and Fox Nation Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around July 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Sac and Fox Nation pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Priority given to undergraduates.
Award: Up to $400 a semester for up to 6 semesters.
Sponsor: Sac and Fox Nation.
Sault Tribe Higher Education Grants
Deadline: continuous.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Seneca Nation Scholarships
Deadline: around July 1.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are enrolled members of the Seneca Nation.
Award: Varies by scholarship, $2,000-$20,000. Awards include the Seneca Nation / BIA Scholarship, the Higher Education Student Computer Program, and the Seneca Nation Professional Scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Seneca Nation of Indians.
Sequoyah Fellowship
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: Graduate students of at least 1/4 American Indian or Alaska Native blood.
Award: $1,500.
Criteria: Postgraduate goals, life history, and financial need.
Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs.
Allogan Slagle Scholarship
Deadline: around October 15.
Eligibility: Native law students, especially those from California tribes and California’s urban Indian communities.
Award: $2,000.
Sponsor: California Indian Law Association.
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Stockbridge-Munsee Graduate Educational Grants
Deadline: around June 1 and October 1.
Eligibility: Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band pursuing graduate degrees.
Award: Up to $6,670 per semester for up to 7 semesters.
Sponsor: Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.
United Keetoowah Band Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the United Keetoowah Band pursuing a master’s, J.D., or M.D. degree.
Award: $500-$1,000 based on GPA.
Sponsor: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.
United Methodist HANA Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Asian, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander ancestry who are active members of the United Methodist Church.
Award: Not specified.
Sponsor: United Methodist Church, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
USET Scholarships
Deadline: around April 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of USET member tribes in the Eastern and Southern U.S. pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: $500.
Criteria: Financial need, academic performance.
Sponsor: United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.
John D. Voelker Foundation Native American Scholarship
Deadline: no specific deadline.
Eligibility: Law students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Michigan or Wisconsin tribe.
Award: around $4,000.
Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need.
Sponsor: John D. Voelker Foundation.
Wampanoag Tribe Scholarships
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Wampanoag Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
Washoe Tribe Higher Education Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: around August 15 and December 15.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Washoe Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees; preference given to undergraduates.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
White Mountain Apache Higher Education Grants
Deadline: around March 15 and September 15
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Yurok Tribe Higher Education Grants
Deadline: Applications accepted year round; funded on a first come first served basis.
Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Yurok Tribe pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Award: Varies; depends upon funding.
Sponsor: Yurok Tribe.
Florence Young Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in art, public health, or law.
Award: $1,500.
Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs.
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Hawai’ian Native
Hawai'i Community Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: Law student of Hawai'ian ancestry. At least three separate awards are available for Native Hawai'ian law students, including the Makia and Ann Malo Scholarship for 2Ls and 3Ls. In addition, the Hideko & Zenzo Matsuyama Scholarship is also available to graduates of Hawai'i high schools, with a preference given to students of Japanese ancestry.
Award: Varies by scholarship.
Sponsor: Hawai'i Community Foundation.
Ke Ali’i Pauahi Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students (varies by scholarship). Preference given to persons of Native Hawai’ian ancestry.
Award: Dozens of awards of $250-$1,100.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation, 800-534-3966.
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Last updated 2008-07-17 |