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Partnerships with corporate and private donors have introduced a category of special scholarships that are being offered to American Indian students pursuing professional degrees. These scholarships are administered by the Fund and are generally based upon merit and demonstrated financial need. Students can access the application by clicking below the scholarship you are interested in applying for. One application can be used to apply for more than one scholarship, simply sign the cover sheets indicating what scholarship(s) you would like to be considered for. Please use the application check list to ensure that you are submitting a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application deadline for the 2009-10 Special Scholarships has passed. Award and denial notices will be mailed out in August 2009 to the address listed on the application. Good luck to all applicants! Please visit our website in January 2010 to complete an application for general scholarships for 2010-11. For Special Scholarships, the application deadline is always May 31st.

For more information on the special scholarship program, please contact Debra Reed at 800-776-3863.

Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund: $2000

Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by having a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.;
Be pursing an advanced degree ( MA, MS, J.D., Ph.D., MD, other)
Commit to working for your tribe or an Indian organization upon completion of your degree:
Enroll full-time in a degree program at a mainstream institution or the 09-10 academic year;
Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.

Applications are now closed for 2009-10. To apply for 2010-11, check back in January 2010. Application deadline for that period is May 31, 2010.

Vine Deloria Jr. Memorial Scholarship: $1000

Be pursing an advanced degree ( MA, MS, J.D., Ph.D., MD, other)
Able to demonstrate financial need;
Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.

Applications are now closed for 2009-10. To apply for 2010-11, check back in January 2010. Application deadline for that period is May 31, 2010.