Native American Student Scholarships
Office of Navajo Nation
Web: http://www.onnsfa.org/
For: Awards scholarships and financial assistance to qualifying students. The Window Rock, Arizona address is P.O. Box 1870 Window Rock, AZ 86515. Toll Free number 1-800-243-2956 or email onnsfacentral@navajo.org.
Native American Scholarships
Web: http://wwww.bia.gov
For: Available to census-numbered members of various tribes. Please contact your tribe for additional information, or go to the Bureau of Indian Affairs at http://www.oiep.bia.edu. Needs Analysis forms should be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (UEST) Scholarship Fund
Web: http://www.usetinc.org/programs/USETScholarshipFund.aspx
For: United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET), a non-profit, inter-tribal organization that collectively represents its member tribes at the regional and national level, has a scholarship fund.
MESBEC, Native American Leadership Education (NALE), & Tribal Business Management (TBM) Scholarship
Web: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
For: Native American students attending or planning to attend an accredited institution on a full-time basis.
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Students applying for MESBEC must be majoring in math, engineering, science, business, education and computers.
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Students applying for NALE must be majoring in education, counseling, or school administration
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Students applying for TBM must be majoring in finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related fields who plan to work in economic development for tribes
Award: From $500 - $5,000
Deadlines: March 15, April 15 and September 15, depending on which semester the student is applying
Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship
Web: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/faq.htm
For: Native American students pursuing at least an Associate’s degree.
Deadline: June 13
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
Web: http://www.aigc.com/02scholarships/accenture/accenture.htm
For: Full time undergraduate or graduate Native American or Alaskan Native students pursuing a degree/career in engineering, computer science, operations management, management, finance, marketing, and other business oriented field.
Deadline: May 1
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Web: http://www.aigc.com/02scholarships/wellsfargo/wellsfargo.htm
For: Tribe-enrolled Native American or Alaskan Native college juniors and seniors with financial need and graduate students pursuing a career and degree in fields relating to banking, resort management, gaming operations, management and administration.
Deadline: June 1
American Indian Service (AIS) Scholarship
Web: http://www.americanindianservices.org
For: Northern Native American Indian students enrolled full-time or part-time in a university, college, junior college or technical school. Awards and deadlines vary so please visit website for details.
American Indian College Fund
Web: http://www.collegefund.org
The money raised by the American Indian College Fund is used to support student scholarships and other developmental needs at the nation's tribal colleges and universities across the United States. Free registration is required.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society Scholarships and Internships
Web: http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships
The AISES provides scholarships and internships to its members who are members of an American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian who are studying in STEM areas.
Scholarship criteria, eligibility and deadlines vary so please see the website.
Deadline: February 15
Native American Health Education Fund
Awards scholarships to Native American students who are interested in seeking a career in health related fields. For information and applications please call 1-919-782-7698.
Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company ("NNOGC")
The Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company ("NNOGC") is a wholly-owned corporation of the Navajo Nation, established as a federally-chartered entity under authority granted by the Navajo Nation Council. NNOGC is a product of the Navajo Nation’s Energy Policy. NNOGC’s scholarship program is designed to encourage academic excellence and to prepare Navajo tribal members to become skilled and knowledgeable in the petroleum industry by providing a resource to assist selected Navajo students to pay for their educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to apply for summer employment not only with NNOGC but also with other companies and agencies involved in the petroleum industry.
Contact: NAVAJO NATION OIL & GAS COMPANY
P.O. Box 4439 Window Rock, Arizona 86515
50 Narbono Circle West, Saint Michaels, Arizona 86511
Phone: (928) 871-4880 Fax: (928) 871-4882
www.nnogc.com
Indian Health Services
Indian health programs need dedicated health professionals — people like you who envision a career with a purpose and mission and who are willing to commit to working in American Indian and Alaska Native communities where they can truly make a difference.
The mission of IHS is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Because of the IHS Scholarship Program, many qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals are given the opportunity to pursue their careers as well as help their own communities.
Contact: apply online at https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/Online_Application/index.cfm
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
It is the policy of the NTUA to encourage Navajos to pursue studies that lead to either a bachelor or master degree in fields relating to the multi-service utility industry.
REGULAR SCHOLARSHIPS
Any enrolled Navajo who meets the following eligibility criteria may be eligible for a scholarship:
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Who expects to graduate or has graduated high school by the date of enrollment at college or university; or
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Who expects to receive or has received a GED certificate by the date of enrollment at college or university; or
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A continuing college student with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or above;
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Who is in a field of study related to the multi-service utility industry (e.g. business, management, administration, accounting, engineering [electrical, civil, or environmental], environment, or information technology), is eligible.
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The recipient must attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.
ENHANCED SCHOLARSHIPS and INTERNSHIP
The recipient of funds who is in good academic standing (2.00 GPA) will be given first priority to be employed at an NTUA worksite while not in school.
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Interns employed at NTUA and who meet all other qualifications will receive scholarships paid in equal semester or term installments over the course of an academic year based on funds availability provided they meet performance standards of the Authority’s business needs and have successfully completed their employment term of 2 months or more as hired.
DEADLINE: The Scholarship Application, Letter of Interest, Official High School Transcripts, Official College Transcripts, Official Certificate of Indian Blood, and Regular Letter of Admission must to be submitted to the NTUA Training Department by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012. NOTE: If applying for the Enhanced Scholarship/Internship, you must also submit an Employment Application by the deadline.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Contact:
NTUA
Headquarters
P.O. Box 170 Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 800.528.5011
Udall Scholarship
Study sustainability? Excited about environmental justice? If you’re interested in being plugged into a diverse and growing network of environmentally-committed student leaders across the country, you should check out the Udall Scholarship. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics.
If you’re committed to applying your education and training directly to solving problems in Indian Country and interested in being plugged into a growing network of Native American student leaders across the country, check out the Udall Scholarship. The Foundation seeks Native American/Alaska Native students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy or Native American health care.
Benefits:
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Up to $5,000 for educational expenses;
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Meet other Udall Scholars, policy makers, and community leaders at the Udall Scholar Orientation;
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Access to an active and growing network of alumni who are ready and willing to help with the post-undergraduate transition.
Not only is the scholarship invaluable to furthering my education, the orientation was a life changing experience to meet and learn from the next tribal and environmental leaders.
- Emily Kinsel (2011 Scholar)
To be eligible for the Udall Scholarship, you must be nominated by your institution’s faculty representative – we recommend getting in touch with yours as soon as possible. To watch the video, find your FacRep, view our eligibility guidelines and find application materials, go to the scholarship section of our web site:
www.udall.gov.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2012
Contact: Mia Ibarra (ibarra@udall.gov). or visit website at http://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/mkuscholarship/mkuscholarship.aspx
NOVA CORPORATION
Nova Corporation is a Navajo Nation-owned IT services company awards scholarships to Navajo college students in the fields of Computer Science, IT, Business, and Engineering. The scholarships will began in the fall of 2011, and for 2012 will be a minimum award of $500 per semester to recipients
Age
There are no age restrictions. The scholarship is open to any student entering his or her sophomore year of college or higher (or equivalent).
Need-Financial Status
Students from low income families, who have been unsuccessful in obtaining financial assistance through the normal FAFSA sources, will be given special consideration.
Essay
As part of the application process, the candidate will be asked to choose a topic from the following list and write a 500-800 word essay:
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Why I should be considered for the scholarship
This essay will be included when the application is submitted.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The candidate should list his/her extracurricular activities such as sports, community service projects, clubs, jobs and any other activities. This should also be included in the essay portion of the application.
Deadline for Application
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Fall 2012 |
29 February 2012 |
Note: the deadline ends at midnight MST.
ACS Scholars Award
African American, Native American and Hispanic students planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field with outstanding academic records and a desire to pursue a career in the chemical sciences can apply for an ACS Scholars Award.
Accepted Majors and Career Goals
Acceptable Majors
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Agricultural Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Ceramic Science/Chemistry/Technology
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Chemical Engineering
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Chemical Technology
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Environmental Science/Engineering (must be chemistry-based)
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Forensic Science/Chemistry
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Food Science (not nutrition)
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Industrial Chemistry
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Materials Science or Petroleum Engineering
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Nanotechnology or Nano Science
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Paper and Pulp Technology
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Toxicology
Acceptable Career Goals
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Chemist
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Biochemist
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Chemical Engineer
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Chemical Technician
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Forensic Chemist / Investigator
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MD/PhD (research physician)
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Patent Lawyer
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Professor/Teacher of Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering
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Science Journalist
The following students are eligible to apply:
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high school seniors entering college and planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field
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college freshmen, sophomores or juniors currently pursuing or planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically related field
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community college students majoring in a two-year chemical technology program or planning to transfer to a four-year school
Contact: scholars@acs.org or visit the website at http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content
(800) 227-5558 ext. 6250
American Indian Graduate Center
Basic Eligibility for all AIGC Fellowships and Scholarships include:
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Demonstration of one of the following:
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Pursuing a master, doctoral, or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited graduate school in the United States (Fellowship, Loan for Service, Wells Fargo and Accenture)
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Pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full time student at an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (Wells Fargo and Accenture)
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A high school sophomore or junior planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (All Native American High School Academic Team)
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need through submission of a Financial Needs Form and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.
Contact: visit website for more information http://www.aigcs.org/Home.aspx
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian students and to fund and create awareness about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values.
The American Indian College Fund also provides scholarships to students attending non-tribal colleges and graduate students attending all colleges.
Contact:
Address: 8333 Greenwood Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80221
Phone: 1-800-776-3863
Website: http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships
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