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Undergraduates Attending Tribal Colleges

American Indian College Fund 2013–14 Scholarships for Undergraduate Tribal College Students

All scholarships require U.S. Citizenship and American Indian or Alaska Native tribe membership, or proof of descendancy (parent or grandparent).  Full-time enrollment is required for all scholarships.

Anonymous Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $4,600
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: Permanent resident of California or a member of a California based tribe

Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Pursuing an associates or bachelors degree
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: Member of a federally recognized tribe

Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program:
Scholarship value: up to $8,500
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Other requirements:

• Students at Diné College or Navajo Technical College
• Majoring in science, engineering, technology or math (or a related field)
• Navajo Nation tribal member and membership in any Shiprock Agency Chapter
• Interest in interning or working for Arizona Public Service
• Willing to attend the AIHEC Student Congress Summer Leadership Training (all expenses paid)

Austin Family Scholarship Endowment:
Scholarship value: $1,085
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: Resident of Oklahoma and be an enrolled member or descendant of an Oklahoma tribe

CIGNA Foundation Tribal Scholars Healthcare
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Attending a tribal college in Arizona, Washington, or Wisconsin
• Studying Social & Behavioral Science, Public Health, Social Science, Chemical Dependency Studies, Medical Office Mid-Management, Medical Assistant, Pre-Health Information Management, Pre-Nursing, Medical Transcriptionist or Nursing
• Interest in internship opportunities with Cigna
• Leadership qualities and involvement in the Native community

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $5,000
Classification: Freshman
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Be the first in student’s immediate family to attend college
• Demonstrated financial need
• Willing to attend AIHEC Summer Leadership Conference (all expenses paid)

Doc and Barbara Cartwright Endowed Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: 

• Male students only
• Recipients must serve as mentors and role models to encourage other American Indian men to pursue a course in higher education
• Recipients must actively recruit other American Indian men to attend college

Ecotrust Native American Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Other requirements: 

• Enrolled at either Ilisagvik College or Northwest Indian College
• Majoring in natural resource management, environmental studies, public health, economic development, or social sciences
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated financial need

Estee Lauder Tribal Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: 

• Must be studying: marketing, business, environmental science or a related field
• Must be attending a TCU in Minnesota

Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: 

• First preference for students in a Michigan tribal college
• Majoring in Math, Science, Engineering, Business, Teacher Training, and/or Environmental Science

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,600
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Colorado resident OR member of Southern Ute tribe or Ute Mountain Ute tribe
• Demonstrated financial need

Hershey Company Tribal Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,250
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Majoring in math, technology, science, engineering and/or business.
• Recipients are strongly encouraged to apply for the Hershey Company’s internship program

Hilton Worldwide Tribal College Hospitality Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Majoring in Hospitality or Business
• Attending Blackfeet Community College, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, or Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
• Recipients strongly encouraged to apply for internship openings with Hilton Worldwide

IBM Tribal College Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Must be studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or business
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the American Indian community.
• Students must have an interest in interning for IBM.

Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholar Award:
Scholarship value: $8,000
Classification: Freshman
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Valedictorian or salutatorian of 2013 high school class

Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Keepers of the Next Generation Award:
Scholarship value: $8,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Must be a single parent

Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program:
Scholarship value: $2,500
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Declared major in business or a related field
• Demonstrated commitment to the American Indian community
• Interest in the financial services industry
• Interest in internship opportunities

National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Tribal College Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Preference given to business, information technology, hospitality, and marketing majors.

Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Other requirements:  Demonstrated leadership and commitment to an American Indian community.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: None

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Achieving the Dream Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $4,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Single parents and/or in first year of associate’s degree program
• Students attending Diné College, Navajo Technical College, Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sinte Gleska University, or Oglala Lakota College

Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: Committed to working for a tribe or an Indian organization upon graduation.

Traveler’s Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $4,000
Classification: Sophomore, Junior, Senior: preference for Junior or Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: -Applicants must be enrolled at a public, private, or tribal college in or near one of the following metropolitan areas OR originally be from in or near one of the listed areas. Specific majors are also required for each metropolitan area. Tribal colleges near each area are noted below.

• Must be a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Minnesota, or Texas and/or enrolled full-time in one of the following tribal colleges: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Leech Lake Tribal College, White Earth Tribal and Community College, Northwest Indian College, or Haskell Indian Nations University;
• Majoring in business, accounting, computer science, computer technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or a related field
• Demonstrated financial need
• Commitment to community and leadership development.

The Tzo'-Nah Fund Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Seniors
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Freshmen or sophomores attending Blackfeet Community College and juniors or seniors attending Salish Kootenai College
• Preference for students majoring in environmental science programs
• Also majors in science, technology, engineering or math

United Health Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $5,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Enrolled at Dine College, Tohono O'odham Community College, or Navajo Technical Community College
• Majoring in a health or related field
• Interest in serving communities in need
• Demonstrated financial need

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Tribal College Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,750
Classification: Freshman
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: Must be a first year, first generation college student

Winners for Life Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: None

Women's Self Worth Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $4,000 - $6,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Other requirements:

• Recipients must commit to volunteering 12 hours a year
• Demonstrated financial need
   

2013–14 Scholarships for Undergraduate (non-Tribal College) College Students

Anonymous Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $5,500
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: Permanent resident of California or a member of a California-based tribe

Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Pursuing an associates or bachelors degree
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe

Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program: 
Scholarship value: up to $8,500
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Other requirements:

• Students attending college in Arizona or New Mexico
• Majoring in science, engineering, technology or math (or subfields of these majors)
• Navajo Nation tribal member and membership in any Shiprock Agency Chapter
• Interest in interning or working for Arizona Public Service
• Willing to attend the AIHEC Student Congress Summer Leadership Training (all expenses paid)

 Austin Family Scholarship Endowment:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Resident of Oklahoma and be an enrolled member or descendant of an Oklahoma tribe
• Enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, or an Oklahoma public two year college

CIGNA Foundation Tribal Scholars Healthcare
Scholarship value: $2,666
Classification: Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Attending school in Arizona, Colorado, Washington, or California
• Studying Pre-Med, Pharmaceutical, Nursing, Dentistry, or Health Technologies

Ecotrust Native American Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Other requirements:

• Enrolled at a college in California or Oregon
• Majoring in natural resource management, environmental studies, public health, economic development, or social sciences
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated financial need

Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: 

• First preference for students in a Michigan college
• Majoring in Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, or Operations Management.

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,400
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements:

• Colorado resident OR member of Southern Ute tribe or Ute Mountain Ute tribe
• Demonstrated financial need

Hershey Company Tribal Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,500
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Priority given to students from or studying at schools in PA, TN, VA and IL, or who are residents of these states
• Majoring in math, technology, science, engineering and/or business.
• Recipients are strongly encouraged to apply for the Hershey Company’s internship program

 Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program:
Scholarship value: $5,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Declared major in business or a related field
• Interest in the financial services industry
• Interest in internship opportunities
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the American Indian community

Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $3,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Other requirements:  

• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to an American Indian community

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: None

Sovereign Nations Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other requirements: None

Traveler’s Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $4,000
Classification: Sophomore, Junior, Senior: preference for Junior or Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: -Applicants must be enrolled at a public or private college in or near one of the following metropolitan areas OR originally be from in or near one of the listed areas. Specific majors are also required for each metropolitan area.

• Must be a resident of or attending school in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, or Texas
• Majoring in business, accounting, computer science, computer technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or a related field
• Demonstrated financial need
• Commitment to community and leadership development
• Willing to participate is several company webinars

United Health Foundation Scholarship:
Scholarship value: $5,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements:

• Enrolled at, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, San Juan College-Farmington, the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque, or Western New Mexico University
• Majoring in a health or health related field
• Interest in serving communities in need
• Demonstrated financial need

Women's Self Worth Foundation Scholarship:

Scholarship value: $8,000
Classification: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.5

Other requirements:

• Recipients must commit to volunteering 12 hours a year
• Demonstrated financial need
  

2013–14 Scholarships for Graduate and Professional Students (All Colleges)
Administered by the American Indian College Fund

Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship: $1,000
Scholarship value: $1,000
Classification: Pursuing a graduate or professional degree
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe

Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund: $2,000
Scholarship value: $2,000
Classification: Pursuing a graduate or professional degree
Minimum GPA: 3.0

Vine Deloria Jr. Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
Scholarship value: $1,000

Classification: Pursuing a graduate or professional degree
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other requirements: Demonstrated financial need

2013–14 Scholarships for Undergraduate (non-Tribal College) College Students

2013–14 Scholarships for Graduate and Professional Students

The on-line application is now open to all Native American college students.

For more information about American Indian College Fund scholarships for tribal college students, please contact a member of the scholarships team at 800-776-3863.

American Indian College Fund Tribal College and University Scholarship Deadlines: Please contact your financial aid office at your tribal college for deadline information. Awards are made through the tribal college. Good luck!

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Deadlines: Applications are accepted from students attending tribal colleges and universities beginning January 1 and ending May 31 of each year. The American Indian College Fund determines student eligibility and awards the scholarships. Award and denial notices will be mailed out to all applicants by September each year to the address listed on the application. Good luck!

American Indian College Fund 2013–14 Scholarships for Undergraduate Tribal College Students