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Scholarships for Native American Students

Students applying for many Native American scholarships must be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. A Certificate of Indian Blood card or document is generally accepted proof of membership.

 

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships

These awards are granted to assist Native American and Alaskan Native students from federally recognized tribes pursuing Master's, Doctorate, and professional degrees in all fields. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Contact AIGC for an application packet which is available January through May. Fellowships are awarded to applicants to the extent that funds are available.

  •  Deadline: June 2, 2008
  •  Awards: Up to $3,000
  •  Contact:
          American Indian Graduate Center
          4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste. 1B
          Albuquerque, NM 87109
          Phone: 505-881-4584
          Fax: 505-884-0427
          Website: aigc.com
          Email: marveline@aigc.com

Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship

To be eligible applicants must be admitted for enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education. Those residing near or within the exterior boundary of an Indian reservation or living on trust or restricted land under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs will receive priority.

  •  Deadlines: Fall term July 15; spring term December 15
  •  Awards: Contact agency
  •  Contact:
          Bureau of Indian Affairs
          Office of Indian Education
          2800 Cottage Way
          Sacramento, CA 95825
          Phone: 916-978-6058

Indian Education Program

The program provides assistance for graduate study in education, law and medicine.

  •  Deadline: Contact agency
  •  Award: Contact agency
  •  Contact:
          OIE Fellowship Program
          FOB-6, Department of Education
          600 Independence Ave. SW
          Washington, DC 20202
          Phone: 202-401-2000

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National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution--American Indians Committee

Applicants must be Native Americans with financial need who have a GPA of at least 2.75. To receive the scholarship application you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Committees Services, American Indian Scholarship, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 2006-5305. Applications should be returned to the address below.

  •  Deadlines: Fall term April 1; Spring term October 1
  •  Award: $500
  •  Contact:
          Charlotte F. Eggler, National Vice Chairman
          American Indian Scholarship
          8015 Crestwood Drive
          Boise, ID 83704-3024
          Phone: 208-875-1086
          Email: CEGGMSNCOM@MSN.COM

Oneida Higher Education

Financial aid is provided to students who are enrolled members of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin attending accredited institutions.

  •  Deadlines: Fall term April 15; Spring term October 1
  •  Awards:Up to $20,000/academic year
  •  Contact:
          Oneida Higher Education
          PO Box 365
          Oneida, WI 54155
          Phone: 800 236-2214 ext 4033
          Fax: 920-869-4039
          Website: http://www.oneidanation.org/

Osage Tribal Education Committee

Applicants must prove Osage Indian blood, be enrolled in an accredited college and submit a completed application. Law students are eligible for this scholarship program. Students must apply each semester for continuous funding.

  •  Deadlines: Summer - May 1: Fall - July 1: Spring - December 31
  •  Award: Contact agency
  •  Contact:
          Oklahoma Area Education Office
          4149 Highline Blvd., Ste. 380
          Oklahoma City, OK 73108
          Phone: 405-605-6051 ext 300

Osage Tribla Higher Education Scholarship Grant

The Osage Tribal Higher Education Scholarship Grant is available to any Osage member attending any college or university. The Higher Education Grant Award varies according to an academic point system for each applicant. Undergraduates and Graduates are eligible. The scholarship packet may be request by calling the number below.

  •  Deadline: Summer - May 1; Fall- August 1; Spring - December 31
  •  Award: Variable
  •  Contact:
          Osage Tribal Education Department
          PO Box 1270
          255 Senior Drive
          Pawhuska, OK 74056
          Phone: 800 390-6724
          918 287-4525
          Fax: 918 287-2416
          Website: www.osagetribe.com/ho-way.htm

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