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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: 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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