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First 10 Native American scholarships:

Amount:
$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 19
Open to full-time international/minority graduate students studying communication sciences and disorders in the United States and demonstrating outstanding academic achievement. (Only non-U.S. citizens are eligible.)
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
Be enrolled with his or her respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. Submit a copy of Tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's Tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the Tribe. The student must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of his or her Tribal Nation. Be enrolled as full-time student. %u200BHave a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA. Submit a current class schedule and transcript. Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (the Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries). Provide essays described in the application that show the student's connection to their Tribal Nation and Indian Country.
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. Submit a copy of Tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's Tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the Tribe. You must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of your Tribal Nation. Be enrolled as full-time student. %u200BHave a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA. Submit a current class schedule and transcript. Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (the Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries). Provide essays described in the application that show the student's connection to their Tribal Nation and Indian Country.
Contact:
Association on American Indian Affairs 6030 Daybreak Circle Suite A150-217 Clarksville, MD 21029 https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc., (WWOCN) established the Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund on March 31, 1990. The fund was created to honor the memory of and recognize the outstanding contributions of Mabel Smith, a founding member of the WWOCN and who was well known for her dedication and commitment to helping people. * Be a high school or GED equivalent graduating senior. * Be an American citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian, Latina Biracial * Be a Wisconsin resident. * Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4 point scale, or equivalent. * Attend a technical, vocational, or community college to obtain an occupational skills certificate or degree.Attach a letter of acceptance from the college if available. * Exhibit need for financial assistance.
Contact:
If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please visit us at https://wwocnet.wixsite.com/wwocnet or at WWOCN on Facebook. You can also write us at: Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee PO Box 2337 Madison WI 53701-2337 Or send an E-mailto: [email protected]. Please allow 3-5 days for us to send a scholarship application to you. Website: www.wocninc.org
Amount:
$250- $2000
Awards:
1-10
Deadline:
May 31
The Merchants Exchange Scholarship helps students seeking careers in a Maritime field and/or International Trade receive resources for continued education. The scholarship is awarded to students seeking a career in the maritime industry, or with a career, that influences the maritime industry. The scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) and are currently a junior or senior enrolled in a 4-year college/university, or a freshman (first-year) or sophomore (second-year) enrolled in a 2-year institutional degree program, or a graduate student with Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade as their chosen field of study. (total 98/100) To apply, applicants must complete short answer questions, provide certified academic transcripts and submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a professor or direct supervisor.
Amount:
$10,000
Awards:
4
Deadline:
June 1
Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized California Tribe. (Documentation of Native identity is required. Attach a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, Letter from Tribe, and Photograph). Must be a full-time student at an accredited College or University. Be actively involved in the Native American community. Two letters of recommendation are required: 1) Academic Recommender and 2) American Indian Community Recommender. Letters of reference must be on official letterhead from the individual supplying the reference. Must have completed The Rodney T. Mathews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for California Indian and be in good standing in accordance with all Scholarship Rules and Regulations. All undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and all graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Must complete 60 hours of community service with a designated California Indian Community Agency (see attached list of agencies) Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have financial need as determined by the appropriate Office of Financial Aid.
Contact:
RTM Scholarship Coordinator 11952 Potrero Road Banning, CA 92220 https://morongonation.org
Amount:
$9000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 1
Applicants must be full-time students at a U.S accredited educational institution, entering as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) and must have successfully completed two actuarial exams. The award will be divided to cover multiple semesters or other terms comprising the academic year. All scholarship awards are made payable to the U.S. accredited educational institution. Recipients attending school for a portion of the upcoming year (e.g., one semester) will receive the corresponding portion of a full year scholarship amount. Scholarships are non renewable.
Contact:
The Actuarial Foundation, 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 Phone: 847.706.3535 Fax: 847.706.3599 Email: [email protected] https://www.actuarialfoundation.org/
Amount:
$1500 per semester
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 1 and December 1
To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate must be: 1/4 American Indian, enrolled in a tribe. If not enrolled, the student will be considered if he or she can prove direct tribal ancestry. A high school graduate or have equivalent education Enrolled in an accredited school. Enrolled in the nursing program, having achieved good scholastic standing in pre-nursing; or, enrolled in a health care or health education program. Expected to graduate two years after enrollment if in an Associate Degree program. %uF0B7 Expected to graduate in four years if pursuing a B.S. Post graduate students are also eligible. Maintaining the scholastic average required by the school. Recommended by their counselor, teacher or other school official. In need of financial assistance. Not receiving an Indian Health Service Scholarship. Should have a career goal directly related to the needs of the Indian people.
Contact:
Dumbarton House Attn: Indian Nurse Scholarship 2715 Q Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007-3071 https://nscda.org/student-resources/scholarship-opportunities/
Amount:
$650
Awards:
5
Deadline:
June 1
Book scholarships available to Hispanic/Latino, African-American, Native-American and Asian-American students graduating from a high school in New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). Must be attending a NECBAC affiliated school.
Contact:
Website: www.necbac.org
Amount:
$500
Awards:
5
Deadline:
June 1 (Note: Due to Covid-19, the scholarship will not be offered until further notice)
You are currently enrolled full-time at your college or university based in the United States or a recent graduate (1-3 years out) You will participate in a semester or year long study, intern, volunteer, or teach abroad program between January 1 and June 30th. Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA at an accredited U.S. university or college. You are energetic, creative and have a passion for international engagement. You are a leader on campus and in your community. You are committed to challenging stereotypes and leading a dialogue that promotes positive social change. You possess strong writing skills and social media presence. Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.