Native American Scholarships: June 30 Deadline

Recently, Indian Country Today Media Network ran a story about “special scholarships” that are still available to Native American students heading to tribal colleges. We inquired and were told that Native American students may apply for these scholarships until June 30 for this academic year. The awards will be made by the American Indian College Fund. They ask that students remember to submit complete packages, including the required essay, high school transcript, or college transcripts if transferring from another college.  If you have questions, you can call AICF at 303-426-8900 or visit their Tribal College Special Scholarships page online.

Some of these scholarships may be awarded by AICF to more than one student:

• Anonymous Foundation: $2,600
• Arizona Public Service Scholarship: $4,000, $8,000 and $10,000
• Anthony A. Welmas: $1,000 and $2,000
• Austin Family Scholarship Fund: $1,250
• Cargill Scholarship Program: $3,500
• Cartwright Endowed Scholarship: $2,000
• CIGNA Foundation Scholarship Program: $2,000 and $2,600
• Citi Foundation Scholarship Program: $3,200
• Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship: $5,000
• Ecotrust Scholarship: $3,000
• Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship: $3,000
• General Mills Foundation: $2,000
• Colorado Foundation: $2,500
• Hershey Company Tribal Scholarship Program: $1,250 and $2,500
• Hilton Worldwide Scholarship: $1,000
• Lilly Foundation: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholar Award: $8,000
• Lilly Foundation: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Keepers of the Next Generation Award: $8,000
• Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program: $2,500 and $5,000
• Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship: $3,000 and $5,000
• Seven Stars Graduate Scholarship: $2,000
• Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund: $2,000
• United Health Foundation Scholarship: $5,000
• Traveler’s Foundation: $4,000
• Anthony A. Welmas: $1,000
• Seven Stars Graduate Scholarship: $2,000
• Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund: $2,000
• Vine Deloria Jr. Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
• Wal-Mart Scholarship: $2,600