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Scholarship Opportunities
  • http://www.und.edu/dept/finaid/Cultural_Diversity_Tuition_Waiver_FY11.html
  • http://www.und.edu/dept/finaid/Scholarships_and_Waivers.html
  • HEROS Scholarship http://www.und.edu/org/heros/heros_scholarship_program.html
  • NDIEA Scholarship http://www.und.edu/org/ndiea/ndiea_scholarship.html
  • NDIS Scholarship http://www.ndus.nodak.edu/students/financial-aid/details.asp?id=111
  • ACTUARIAL SCHOLARSHIPS For minority students in the pursuit of actuarial careers. The Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries scholarship program is available to African North Americans, Hispanics, and Native North Americans. An applicant must be either a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa. http://www.beanactuary.org/diversity/scholarship.cfm
  • AIHEC STUDENT CONGRESS OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP For students of Native American or Alaskan Native decent, at least half time, minimum 3.0 GPA, community service & volunteer work, additional requirements. Apply at financial aid office at the tribal school only. Amount $1,000.
  • AMERCAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND: FORD CORP. SCHOLARS 3.0 GPA, attend a participating tribal college, achieved sophomore status and declared a major in math, science, engineering, business, teacher training, or environmental science. Demonstrate leadership to the Native American community. Proof of enrollment and descendancy required (March 15th) ($5,000/year) American Indian College Fund, Scholarship Department. 8333 Greenwood Blvd Denver, CO 80221.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND: NISSAN NORTH AMERICAN TRIBAL COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAM Demonstrated academic achievement will be a sophomore by the fall term and enrolled in an associate degree at a tribal college or university. Students must plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a tribal college or mainstream institution, have demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the native community. Need proof of enrollment and descendancy. (April 15th) (12 Scholarships $2,500 each)American Indian College Fund, Scholarship Dept., 8333 Greenwood Blvd, Denver CO 80221.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND: CITIGROUP SCHOLARSHIP AND CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM Demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, maintain 3.0 GPA, enrolled full-time, demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the American Indian community. Need proof of enrollment and descendancy. Must attend one of the following colleges; Si Tanka University, Oglala Lakota College, Sinte Gleska Univ., Sisseton Wahpeton College. (April 15th) (12 Scholarships $2,500 each) American Indian College Fund, Scholarship Dept., 8333 Greenwood Blvd, Denver CO.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND: COCA-COLA FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP Student must be the first in their immediate family to go to college. Prior college attendance by the student is limited to one semester, must be full-time, at least 3.0 GPA, an entering freshman, show involvement in campus and community activities and demonstrate financial need. (September 30th) ($5,000) American Indian College Fund, Scholarship Dept., 8333 Greenwood Blvd, Denver CO 80221.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP Provides tuition grants to Native American students, part time or full-time, minimum 2.25 GPA $500 - $1,500, American Indian Services, 1900 N Canyon Road, Campus Credit Union Building, Provo, UT 84640.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ASSOCIATION Provides scholarships and loans to Native American Students. American Indian Scholarship Fund Association, 1508 Crossroads of the World, Los Angeles, CA 90020.
  • AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP One fourth Native American, enrollment in university, college, junior college or technical school, undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits, minimum cumulative GPA 2.25. www.americanindianservices.com
  • AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN. MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The MHR program also has two sub-specialties: HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse. MFP provides living allowances to students who hold the fellowships and facilitate professional development with the aim of moving students towards high achievement in areas related to ethnic minority mental health research or services. African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/ Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students are especially encouraged to apply. 202-336-6127 Email: mpf@apa.org Website: www.apa.org/mfp/rprogram.html
  • ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Recipients must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Each scholarship award is for $2,000. Awards are made on the basis of academic record, future plans, community service, financial need, and leadership. 202-986-6892. www.apiasf.org
  • ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS (Several scholarships available: one application required for consideration for all scholarships) Application is available from the SBC Financial Aid Office. Association for American Indian Affairs, Inc., 966 Hungerford Drive, Ste 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850 (204) 314-7155.
  • BLACKFEET HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM P.O. Box 850 Browning, MT 598417, 406-338-7539, bhep@3rivers.net.
  • CATCHING THE DREAM GRANTS Available to American Indian students in the fields that are critical for the political, economic and social development of the Indian tribes: (Fall Term: April 15th, Spring Term: September 14th, Summer Term: March 15th). MESBEC- Mechanical, Engineering, Science, Business, Education and Computers. NALE- Native American Leadership in Education ADDRESS: Native American Scholarship Fund, 820 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 www.catchingthedream.org/
  • CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS SCHOLARSHIP Available to enrolled tribal members taking undergraduate education or social services program-must plan to work on a reservation. (June) ($500), 206 Springdale Drive, LaGranga, GA 30240. http://depts.washington.edu/reach/indivschol.php?id=145
  • DAKOTA INDIAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Available only to sophomore’s juniors and seniors (Fall Term: August 1st, Spring Term: December 1st) ($500 Term), Dakota Indian Foundation, PO Box 340, Chamberlin, SD 57325. http://www.bismarkstate.com/news/apps/DIFScholarshipApp.pdf
  • EASLEY NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For American high school seniors who exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character. Amount: $3,000 to $15,000. www.naas.org/senior.htm
  • EDUCATION IS FREEDOM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP For high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Award: $2,000 (renewable for 3 years). 866-EIF-EDUCATE www.educationisfreedom.com
  • ETHEL AND EMERY FAST SCHOLASHIP FOUNDATION Native Americans that have completed one year of college (graduate or undergraduate) may apply. (Fall Term: August 15th, Spring Term: December 15th), Ethel & Emery Fast Foundation, 12620 Rolling Road, Potomac, MD 20854.
  • ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS For minority students. www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
  • FAFSA ON THE WEB Free application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  • FEDERALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & INTERNSHIPS www.studentjobs.gov/
  • HELEN ERNIST CHARITABLE TRUST Award varies based on the college student’s budget. Available to enrolled members of the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, (Fall Term: May 15th, Spring Term: November 15th, Summer Term: April 15th) Helen Ernest Educational Scholarship, Spirit Lake Education Dept., Fort Totten, ND 58335,701-766-4674.
  • HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS & LIFETIME CREDITS Hope Scholarship for students in the first two years of college (or other eligible post-secondary training). Taxpayers will be eligible for a tax credit equal to 100% of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50% of the second $1,000. Lifetime Learning Credits are for those beyond the first two years of college, or taking classes part-time to improve or upgrade their job skills. www.ed.gov/inits/hope/index.html
  • INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP Available to students in the following areas: Health Profession Preparatory Program, Health Profession Pre-graduate Scholarship Program, Health Professionals scholarship program. Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service, Federal Building 309, Attn: 437 Scholarship Coordinator, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
  • INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP For undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Open to students interested in the classical liberal tradition. 703-993-4880 or 800-697-8799 Email: ihs@gmu.edu. Website: www.theihs.org
  • JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP For all academic fields. Award: $6,000 per year, renewable. Approximately 100 winners. Award is based on academic merit, leadership, and community service. www.JackieRobinson.org
  • KARMAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST For students in any discipline entering senior undergraduate year or a candidate for a PhD who will defend his/her dissertation. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. Open to foreign students already enrolled in a university located in the United States. www.dekarman.org/
  • LAMBDA THETA NU SORORITY INC. LATINA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD For graduating high school seniors planning on attending a four-year institution of higher education. Email: community@lambdathetanu.org Website: www.lambdathetanu.org
  • LATIN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION For disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce. 323-227-9060.
  • MERC SCHOLARSHIP For minority high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher 408-920-5555 www.mercscholars.com/
  • MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID A listing of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for minority students. www.unt.edu/edo/MulticulturalCenter/financialaidscholarship.htm
  • MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP For under-represented minorities in the sciences. Must be majoring in microbiology or a related science. American Society for Microbiology, (202) 737-3600 www.asm.org
  • NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNSHIPS Various awards for those who demonstrate outstanding community service. www.nationalservice.gov
  • NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research. The program is primarily designed to provide an incentive for exceptional scholars to pursue biomedical research careers at NIH. www.ugsp.info.nih.gov
  • NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION For American Indians. Award is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe, in any state who are striving to get an education. Awards based on financial need, academics and ambition. Applicants must be Native Americans, be in financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. www.abetterchance.org
  • NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION GRANT For Presbyterian Indian, Aleut or Eskimo at the undergraduate level. Amount: $200 to $1,500. Deadline: June 1. Native American Education Grant Presbyterian Church Financial Aid 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 4020-1396 (502) 569-5760. www.abetterchance.org
  • NATIVE AMERICAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Available to Native American high school seniors who have ¼ Indian blood,Native American Scholarship Program, Sante Fe Pacific Foundation, 1630 30th St, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-492-8658
  • NORTH DAKOTA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Enrolled member of North Dakota tribe with at least ¼th blood quantum, enrolled full time in accredited institution of higher learning or vocational school in North Dakota. Charles Morin, Box 211, St Michael, ND 58370.
  • NORTH DAKOTA INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP Must be resident of North Dakota and from a federally recognized Indian tribe. Full time student and 2.0 GPA or above. North Dakota Indian Scholarship Program, Kirkwood Office Tower, 919 S 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58504-5835. www.ndus.nodak.edu/students
  • PACIFICARE LATINO HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM For high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are fluent in Spanish and English Seventy $2,000 scholarships awarded to bilingual and bicultural high school students who are pursuing careers in the health care industry. www.gdhcc.com/info/Education.asp
  • SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS Database of scholarships available through the Office of Minority Student Affairs at University of Chicago. http://omsa.uchicago.edu/
  • SEARS CRAFTSMAN SCHOLARSHIP For high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin and personal belief. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or above and plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college or trade/technical school. 626-250-2296. www.nhra.com
  • THIRD WAVE FOUNDATION Open to full-time or part-time students age 30 and under who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school or community college. 212-675-0700. www.thirdwavefoundation.org
  • THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS.INC SCHOLARSHIP For applications write to: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc., P.O. Box 456, Kearny, New Jersey, 07032-0465