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Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are citizens of their Tribal Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.
The Association’s scholarships are funded by an endowment from the Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship, the Homborg Scholarship and the Mary Hemenway Memorial Funds, AND DONORS LIKE YOU!
The Association's Scholarships are provided to students twice per year until they graduate, as long as they maintain a 2.5 GPA and attend full-time. Our mission is to support students who are connected to their Tribal Nation and Indian Country and wish to utilize their degree to serve their Nations.
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Award information
$1,500
Eligibility Requirements
- Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Native Nation, from the continental US or Alaska.
- Submit a copy of Native Nation enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's Native Nation I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the Nation. You must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of your Tribal Nation.
- Be enrolled as full-time student.
- Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.
- Submit a current class schedule and transcript.
- Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (the Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries).
- Provide essays described in the application that show the student’s connection to their Native Nation and Native Country.