1. Applicant must be an American Indian, residing in the state of North Carolina for the past twelve (12) months. Applicant must provide proof of American Indian ethnic background as defined below: An individual who maintains cultural identification as an American Indian through membership in a Native American tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or the Federal Government. Guidelines set forth by the federal Indian Education Act, Section 453(a); 20 U.S.C. 122h(a) will also be considered. 2. Applicant must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and enrolled as a full-time student for the next semester/quarter in one of the 16 schools of the University of North Carolina system (Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School of the Arts, North Carolina State University [at Raleigh], University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Asheville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University). 3. Applicant must provide proof of financial need. 4. Applicant must indicate leadership abilities and community involvement. 5. Former scholarship recipients may apply annually for continuation of funding. Renewal of the award is not automatic. 6. Former scholarship awardees that re-apply must meet application requirements to be eligible for the scholarship. 7. Only applicants working toward the completion of their first undergraduate degree(s) are eligible for this scholarship. 8. Students transferring from a private, technical, or community college to one of the schools in the U.N.C. System (listed above) are eligible for this scholarship only if they are considered a rising sophomore, junior, or senior by the U.N.C. System school they will attend the following semester or quarter. To verify upcoming attendance at the U.N.C. System school, such transfer students must include a copy of their letter of acceptance from the U.N.C. System school.

Must be Osage Indians with tribal membership. The Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship is available to Osage students pursuing post-secondary education at the associate level or beyond. A wide range of educational choices is supported, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs at accredited schools. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 and be in good standing to remain eligible for scholarship funding. Students may not receive the Career Training Scholarship and Higher Education Scholarship simultaneously.

Be an enrolled tribal member. Plan to work with a tribe or nation in the field of Education or Social Service. Career goals should involve working with Native Americans. Be accepted in, or already attend an accredited college or university, enrolled in an undergraduate program and preferably entering or in his/her Junior year. Maintain a 3.0 average and carry at least 10 quarter hours or 8 semester hours. This allows for a work/study program and is required for consideration.

Chief Manuelito Scholarship was established in 1980 to provide scholarships to high achieving Navajo high school graduates. The scholarships are awarded based on ACT/SAT test scores and final high school grade point average (GPA). Students receive $7,000 annually to cover direct educational expenses associated with attending a post-secondary institution. High School graduates must meet the following two (2) criteria for eligibility: 1. High School graduates with a minimum ACT (SAT scores will be converted) composite score and a minimum GPA are compared: 1. A high school graduate with below 3.0 GPA in not eligible or a ACT score below 21 2. A high school graduate with 3.0 GPA must have 29 ACT score 3.1 GPA must have 28 ACT score 3.2 GPA must have 27 ACT score 3.3 GPA must have 26 ACT score 3.4 GPA must have 25 ACT score 3.5 GPA must have 24 ACT score 3.6 GPA must have 23 ACT score 3.7 GPA must have 22 ACT score 3.8 GPA must have 21 ACT score 2. Completion of required Navajo Language & Navajo Government courses prior to high school graduation date. 1. Navajo Language course must equal 1 unit high school credit or 1 college credit 2. Navajo Government course must equal 0.5 unit high school credit or 1 college credit Undergraduate students must meet the following criteria: 1. Full-Time student with: 1. Completed 24 semester credit hours (or equivalent trimester or quarter credit hours) 2. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or better

The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance serves eligible Navajo people and provides students the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. This opportunity is provided as a privilege with the intent that recipients, upon graduation, will return to the Navajo Nation to apply their learning to benefit the continuing development of the Navajo Nation.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter. (Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders are not eligible). Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. healthcare program. Please note the required degree program type for each NMF scholarship. The Drs. Ludlow & Ruth Creary Family Foundation Scholarship is open to students in their 1st or 2nd year of undergraduate studies. The Genita Evangelista Johnson Endowed Scholarship is open to students in their senior year of high school. The Dr. Muriel Petioni Scholarship is open to both medical students and students graduating from college/post-baccalaureate program. Underrepresented minority student. NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander. Demonstrated leadership ability. Commitment to serving medically underserved communities.

The Capture the Dream Scholarship Fund is available to single parents and minority students in The San Francisco Bay Area, California. The Single Parent Scholarship - $1,000 per recipient Low-income*, single parents who are San Francisco Bay Area residents and will be enrolled full or part-time at an accredited, not-for-profit 2- or 4-year institution in Fall are eligible to apply. This scholarship may only be applied toward undergraduate level studies. The George Geng On Lee Minorities in Leadership Scholarship - $1,000 per recipient Low-income, minority students who are San Francisco Bay Area residents and will be enrolled full time at an accredited, not-for-profit 4-year institution in Fall are eligible to apply. This scholarship may only be applied toward undergraduate level studies.

Balancing parenthood with your education and/or career can be overwhelming. Quality First Navajo Nation Scholarship Program was designed for families who are permanent residents of the Navajo Nation but are temporarily living in other parts of the state while they attend college. These scholarships are awarded directly to the families and do transfer with the child. Eligibility Criteria: Attend a post-secondary institution at least part time (6 credits minimum per semester) Must be a permanent resident of the Navajo Nation (living off tribal lands to attend school) Have a household income at or below 200% of the current year's federal poverty level Have a child or children (the maximum number of scholarships available to any family is two) between the ages of birth and age 5 not yet in kindergarten.

To qualify for this scholarship applicants must: Demonstrate financial need. Meet at least two of the following criteria: Be a first generation college student. Be a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc.). Have overcome personal, social and/or physical obstacles pursuing an education and/or be from a living environment or academic setting that may have hindered educational pursuits. Have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and/or leadership in working with underrepresented groups, through employment, community service or other involvement.

This scholarship program is established for the further educational advancement of Native American students with priority to those of Lakota, Dakota, Nakota heritage. Students must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior to be eligible and must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Scholarships are for any approved course of study at an accredited college, university or vocational school. Recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible, and be enrolled full time each semester. Scholarships will be limited to funding availability. DIF does not fund summer semesters.