Tribal College Scholarships
The American Indian College Fund is currently accepting special tribal college scholarship applications.

Cartwright Scholarship Program
In 2004, Dorwin “Doc” and Barbara Cartwright's passion for education compelled them to establish an endowment through American Indian College Fund. The Cartwright Scholarship Program is open specifically to American Indian men with the hope of increasing the number of male students graduating from tribal colleges. Scholarship recipients are required to continue the Cartwrights' vision by mentoring other male students in their community encouraging them to attend college. This year, we will award need-based scholarships of $2,000. To be eligible for the Cartwright scholarship you must:

• Be male;
• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Commit to mentoring other male students locally, encouraging them to attend college;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Commit to organizing and participating in career exploration day;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship provides $5,000 to cover tuition and fees and to fund “unmet need” for a student's first year in college. If the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and shows a strong participation in campus and community life, the scholarship will follow the student through their academic career while attending a tribal college. In order to qualify for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship, you must:

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Be in your first or second semester of college;
• Be the first in your immediate family to attend college;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship
Ford Motor Company is committed to supporting local and national programs to affect change, provide for those in need and improve the quality of life in all communities. Support of education at all levels continues to be Ford's highest priority. The American Indian College Fund and Ford Motor Company are pleased to announce the Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship. This program will award need based scholarships up to $ 5,000 to deserving American Indian students who have declared majors in math, science, engineering, business, teacher training, or environmental science at a tribal college. To be eligible for the Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship, you must:

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Have achieved sophomore status and declared a major in math; science; engineering; business; teacher training; or environmental science;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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General Mills Foundation
The General Mills Foundation is a champion for a stronger community and is committed to supporting the educational dreams of American Indians by providing need-based scholarships of $2,000 to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled at a tribal college in the states of Minnesota and New Mexico . To be eligible for the General Mills scholarship you must:

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible Minnesota or New Mexico tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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Hilton Tribal College Diversity Scholarship
Hilton Hotels Corporation embraces diversity as a key element in all that they do. In partnership with the American Indian College Fund, Hilton Hotels Inc. is pleased to award need-based scholarships of $ 2,500 to outstanding American Indian youth who will be entering freshmen at a tribal college. Priority consideration will go to student interested in careers in hospitality management. To be eligible for the Hilton Tribal College Diversity scholarship you must:

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Be a 2008 high school graduate;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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Lockheed Martin Scholarship
The Lockheed Martin program will award $5,000 scholarships to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled at a tribal college who are pursuing a degree in pre-engineering (which includes electrical, computer engineering, computer science, aerospace, mechanical and chemical/material). Students will also have the incredible opportunity to learn from Lockheed Martin by participating in a summer internship program. To be eligible for the Lockheed Martin Scholarship you must:

• Have at least a 2.9 grade point average;
• Have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in pre-engineering
• Plan to complete a bachelor's degree in engineering at a tribal college and/or at a mainstream institution;
• Be willing to participate in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program
Morgan Stanley, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund, will award scholarships of $2,500 annually to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled at a tribal college who have an interest in business and the financial services industry. Careers in the financial services industry at Morgan Stanley include information technology, investment banking, investment management, marketing, branch operations, financial advising, financial accounting, credit card services and others. Selected students may also be considered for internship opportunities with Morgan Stanley.   To be eligible to apply for the Morgan Stanley Tribal College Scholars Program you must:

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Have declared a major in business or related field;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
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Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship
Nissan has a strong corporate commitment to diversity and excellence, not only in its workforce but also in educational opportunities for minority students across North America . Through the American Indian College Fund, Nissan North America, Inc. will award scholarships to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled in tribal colleges. Selected students will receive $3,000 annually. To be eligible for the Nissan scholarship program you must:

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
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Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund
The Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund Endowment (SNSFE) is a permanent endowment established by the American Indian College Fund and primarily supported by American Indian Nations and American Indian-owned businesses.  Other corporations, foundations, and individual donors have also generously contributed to this noteworthy campaign.  The Fund will award $ 2,000 scholarships to American Indian students attending a tribal college. Upon completion of their degree students are encouraged to work for their tribe or an Indian organization to help improve the livelihood of Native people. To be eligible for the Sovereign Nations Scholarship you must:

• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by having a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.;
• Commit to working for your tribe or an Indian organization upon completion of your degree:
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.
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Time Warner Tribal Scholars Program
Time Warner is committed to strengthening communities and valuing diversity. Time Warner invests in college students around the country by providing scholarships. In partnership with the American Indian College Fund, Time Warner will award scholarships of $2,500 annually to outstanding American Indian students attending a tribal college. To be eligible for the Time Warner Tribal College Scholars Program you must:

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Enroll full time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.
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Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholar Award
In 2006, the Lilly Foundation made a historic commitment to support America's tribal colleges by granting the American Indian College Fund $1 million to develop a scholarship endowment geared at supporting the best and the brightest American Indian students who are attending tribal colleges. This year, the American Indian College Fund will award one $8,000 scholarship to a student graduating as a valedictorian or salutatorian of their 2008 high school class. For consideration for the Distinguished Scholar Award you must:

• Be valedictorian or salutatorian of your 2008 high school class;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
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Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Keepers of the Next Generation Award
In 2006, the Lilly Foundation made a historic commitment to support America 's tribal colleges by granting the American Indian College Fund $1 million to develop a scholarship endowment geared at supporting the best and the brightest American Indian students who are attending tribal colleges. This year, the American Indian College Fund will award one $8,000 Keepers of the Next Generation award to a student who is a single parent demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. For consideration for the Keepers of the Next Generation Award you must:

• Be a single parent;
• Have a 3.5 or higher grade point average;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
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Winners for Life Foundation
Winners for Life Foundation will award $2,000 scholarships to young American Indian students attending a tribal college. These awards are based on academic achievement and unmet need. To be eligible for the Winners for Life scholarship you must:

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Be between the ages of 17-24 at the date of application;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 08-09 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.
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