Does anyone know of scholarships specifically for Native American students heading to college? I'm looking for financial support that acknowledges Native heritage. Insights on application processes or deadlines would be super useful!
Sure! There are numerous scholarships specifically designed to assist Native American students in their college journey. Here are a few:
1. American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC): The AIGC offers both undergraduate and graduate scholarships to Native American students. Various scholarships are offered with different eligibility criteria and deadlines.
2. American Indian Education Fund (AIEF): The AIEF offers undergraduate scholarships for Native American students. The application deadline is typically in April.
3. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program: This one is specific to students interested in health professions. They provide financial aid to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students.
4. Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Scholarships: The AAIA offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from federally recognized tribes. Applicants must be full-time students.
5. Cobell Scholarship: This is awarded to Native American and Alaska Native students who are enrolled members of U.S. Federally Recognized Tribes, and are enrolled full-time in non-profit, accredited institutions.
6. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American Indian Scholarship: This scholarship is intended for Native American students of any age, any tribe, and who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Applications usually include submissions such as proof of tribal enrollment, essays, recommendation letters, and documentation of financial need. Always visit the scholarship website to understand all the application requirements and deadlines to ensure you're prepared well in advance. While these scholarships are dedicated to Native American students, don't forget to explore other general or field-specific scholarships as well. Good luck!
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