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University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
Master of Education MED Tribal Cohort Scholarship
Guidelines:
1. Accepted to the M.Ed Program.
2 . Have a FAFSA on file at UMD for the year you are applying.
3. Apply for one semester at a time for a maximum of $500.00 per semester. Application
Questions: Contact and Application Reviewer: Rick Smith, 209 Boh Hall, 218-726-6379, UMD, email: rsmith1@d.umn.edu

FORD MOTOR COMPANY
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND CORPORATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
American Indian College Fund & Ford Motor Company Scholarship.
Deadline November 30
Eligibility:
Have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.,
Have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in accounting, computer science, computer, electrical or mechanical engineering; finance; information systems; marketing or operations management. Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community.
Be American Indian, Alaska Native or Hawaii Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.
Have submitted a Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)
Attend one of the accredited colleges or universities listed in the application at http://www.collegefund.org (UMD is one of them)

Scholarship LINKS
NOTE: please go to web site for information,
AILRC does not have forms for the following scholarships:

ALL Degree Levels (including High School Students):

Clyde Bellecourt Spirit of Education Scholarship
-Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe OR have a parent OR grandparent enrolled
-MN resident
-Will have a diploma or GED
- Intend to study education, native language or American Indian cultural studies.
Amount Varies. Students can receive each yr. if college GPA is maintained
www.clydehbellcourtscholarshipfund.org
Unknown if new applications will be accepted for 2008-09
*see website for updates after January 1

Keepers of the Fire Scholarship Program
http://www.dpc.asu.edu/drc/documents/Keepers_Scholarship_2007.pdf

NSPE Minority Scholarships
http://www.nspe.org/index.html

NAJA Scholarships
http://www.naja.com/programs/students/scholarships

Miss Indian USA
http://www.indians.org/Programs/MIUSApro/miusapro.html

HANA United Methodist Scholarships
http://64.233.167.104/custom?q=cache:QzgOSMJt5TYJ:www.gbhem.org/
united_methodist/forms/SC HAST.pdf
Hana Scholars Program&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

Bureau Of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant
http://www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/scholarships/search/74.htm

Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

DAR National Society(Daughters of the American Indian Scholarship)
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
Contact person for listed AISES Scholarships:
Tina Peno, PO Box 9828, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext. 105
http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/

AISES
-A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
*Enrolled tribal member of 1/4 or more
*Member of AISES (dues= $25 for High School Student)
*Pursuing a major in Science, Engineering, Medicine, Natural Resources or Math
$1000
Applications Available mid-January
Deadline June 15

AISES
-Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
*Enrolled in federally recognized tribe
*Member of AISES (dues= $25 for High School Student)
*Resident of AZ CA CO MN NM ND OK OR SD or WA
*2.0 GPA
*Pursuing a major in Business, Engineering, Math, Medicine/Health Administration, Natural/Physical Sciences, Technology or Education.
$2500 for 4 years
Applications available mid-January
Deadline April 15

AISES
-General Motors Engineering Scholarship
*Enrolled tribal member of a federally recognized tribe of 1/4 or more
*Member of AISES (dues= $25 for High School Student)
* 3.0 GPA
*Pursuing a major in Engineering preferred electrical industrial or mechanical engineering
$3000/yr
Application Available mid-January
Deadline June 15

AISES
-IBM
*Enrolled tribal member of a fedeally recognized tribe of 1/4 or more
*Member of AISES (dues= $25 for High School Student)
* 3.2 GPA
*Pursuing a major in Math, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering or Information Systems
$1000 for 3.2 GPA
$1500 for 3.5 GPA
$3000 for 3.7 GPA
Applications available mid-January
Deadline July TBA

Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Scholarships
http://www.mnchippewatribe.org/education.htm

Catching the Dream Scholarship
http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
-MESBEC Program
-Tribal Business Program
* 1/4 or more American Indian and enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
*Excellent GPA
*High ACT or SAT score
*Work Experience
*Leadership Experience
Must enroll as a full time student intending to complete a BA degree or higher field of study in math, engineering, science, business, education and computers OR field of study in business, finance, management, economics, ghanking, hotel management or related areas who plan to work in economic development of tribes
Career goal must be relatred tothe betterment of a tribal community and work toward goal already begun
*Stidemts required to apply to multiple scholarships to be considered
$500-$5000 "Lifetrime Scholarship" will continue as long as student needs to complete educational goal
Catching the Dream, 8200 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 262-2351 ext 116
March 15 for Summer
April 15 for Fall
Sept 15 for Spring

Catching the Dream
-First Sergeant Douglas and Charlotte DeHorse Scholarship
*1/4 or more American Indian and enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
*Completed 1 yr of an Army Airforce or Navy JROTC program
*Students required to apply to mulitple scholarships to be considered
Amount TBA
Same contact info as above
Deadlines:
April 15 for Fall
September 15 for Spring

Minnesota Indian Scholarship
Through the MN Dept. of Education
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Indian_Education/Higher_ Education_Scholarships/index.html

Mae Lasey/Osage Scholarships
http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/scholarshipdetail.asp?
Accession=9995862&printer=&nodeid=22&count=50&recordNum=23&Georestriction=
Oklahoma&searchtype=criteria

AIGC American Indian Graduate Center
http://www.aigc.com/home.asp

AAIA Scholarships (Association of American Indian Affairs)
http://www.indian-affairs.org
-Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship
* Member of Stage recognized tribe seeking federal recognition
*Merit and need based
*Will enroll as a full time student
$1500/must reapply annually
Lisa Wyzlic Director of Scholarship Programs Assoc. on Am. Ind. Affairs, 996 Hunterford Dr. Suite 12B, Rockville, MD
(240)314-7155.
Applications accepted between May 1- July 16 ONLY
Deadline July 16

AAIA
-Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship
-Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship
-Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship
-Florence Young Memorial Fellowship
*Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
*Merit and need based
*Will enroll full time in a 2 yr or 4 yr (NOT a technical, trade or seminary school)
$1500/ must reapply annually

Lisa Wyzlic Director of Scholarship programs Assoc. on Am Ind Affairs, 966 Hunterford Dr. Suite 12B, Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-7155
Applications available in March
*Applications accepted between May 1 - July 16 ONLY
Deadline July 16

Indian Health Services Scholarships
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp

The Wellstone Fellowship
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/index.htm

Saul T. Wilson Scholarship
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/pub_ahwilson.pdf

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&Xentry=USA&Xlang=en US&ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship

Research Assistanships for Minority High School Students
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06027/nsf06027.jsp

College Undergraduate Students:

American Indian Services
http://www.americanindianservices.org

Presbyterian Church USA: Native American Education Grant
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/nativeamericanedugrant.htm

International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons
http://www.iokds.org/scholarship.html

ACS Diversity Programs Education and Training Resources Scholars Program
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/l/acsdisplay.html?DOC=minorityaffairsscholars.html

LNESC- - Scholarships for Students
http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506-f425-4E58-B9F644867E2FD943}

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm

Graduate Students:

HECUA-Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights
http://www.hecua.org/grad_level.html

Native Nurses Career Opportunity Program
http://natamcancer.org/page117.html

Medical Library Association: Grants and Scholarship
Two scholarships for minority students: MLA Scholarship for Minority Students MLA/NLM Spectrum Scholarship
http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/index.html

NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Program
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/prof_development/minority-womens_scholarships.html

Women's Leadership Scholarship
http://www.nativeleaders.org

OTHER (List of Scholarships, Internships, Tax Credits)

The HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html

INROADS
Internship placement for minority students
http://www.inroads.org

25 Scholarship Gateway from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

American Political Science Association Minority Scholar Resources
A large listing of minority scholarships, grants and internships for Political Science, etc.
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3cfm

MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS, INC
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Scholarships
Madeline Moose Scholarship Fund-Ojibwe Language and culture studies as part of degree program
Walter 'Porky' White Scholarship Fund- environmental or natural resources program, undergraduate level
First Person Journalism Scholarship Fund-undergraduate journalism or mass communications program
Grant Limit: $500.00
To be eligible, the following must be on file with the Indian Education Office, Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program, Minnesota Dept. of Children Families and Learning.
* Minnesota Indian Scholarship Application
* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
*Proof of tribal enrollment and/or blood quantum from a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Community.
If you are on campus stop by AILRC Office for application or http://migizi.org/mig/organizational/scholarships/default.html
or send to:
The Scholarship Committee
MIGIZI Communications, Inc.
3123 East Lake Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society-Great Lakes Region
Purpose of Award:
To Assist Native American Students in pursuing a course of study leading toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in natural resources, fisheries, wildlife management, resource recreation, forestry, conservation law enforcement, or environmental science.
Spring Semester
Maximum Award: $500.00
One individual from a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota will be chosen. Individuals are eligible to use this award for any aspect of an undergraduate, technical, or graduate education, including tuition, textbooks, equipment, travel, and living expenses.
Eligible Applicant:
a) Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
b) Must be a full time student at an accredited institution of higher education in a natural resource or related field.
c) Applicants must have completed one academic semester at an institution of higher education in a natural resource or a related field.
Application:
a) Proof of enrollment in an accredited institution of higher education.
b) Submit appropriate high school, undergraduate or graduate transcripts.
c) Three Letters of recommendation.
1)Tribal Representative
2) Teacher Professor, Counselor,etc.
3) Community Member
d)Education and Career Commitment Essay- "What Do You Want to do After College?"
e) Evidence of scholastic and service awards(if available)
If you are on the University of Minnesota Duluth Campus please stop by the AILRC office at Bohannon Hall 209 for an application, or check the folder outside the office if we are closed. Our office hours are Monday -Friday 8:00 to 4:30 PM.
Reviewers Address
Native American Fish and Wildlife Society-Great Lakes
Mr. Donald Reiter, Regional Director
P.O. Box 385
Keshena, Wisconsin 54135

MN Indian Scholarship Program
Dept. of Children, Families and Learning
1500 Hwy 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
1-800-657-3927

Page Foundation College Scholarships
Deadline: May 1
Established by Alan Page, the former Minnesota Vikings great, and member of the Minnesota Supreme Court, the Page Education Foundation encourages participation of Minnesota Students of Color in post-secondary education.
Approximately 500 renewable grants ranging from $900 to $2400 per year awarded. Recipients must complete a service-to-children project that involves helping younger children of color by acting as mentor and role models for approximately two hours per week during the school year. Successful applicants must express a willingness to perform service to children and maintain a positive attitude towards education, and demonstrate financial need.
For More information please contact the foundation's Web site.
RFP Link: http://www.page-ed.org/scholarship

The Gertrude Watts/American Indian Scholarship

Supports and enhances scholarships for American Indian students at any campus of the University of Minnesota.

Deadline: open
Application Review: end of Sept., Dec., and May of each academic year.
Eligibility:
Must be Full-Time Undergraduate and Graduate students of American Indian descent,
Must hold GPA in line with your college's graduation requirements,
Must demonstrate financial need,
Must have a FAFSA on file,
Must commit to positive community development of your tribe,
Must have completed over one year of coursework(minimum of 30 credits),
Must have documentation of tribal enrollment or descendancy.
Required materials:
Completed form(form available in AILRC office Boh 209)
Recommendation from University Faculty or staff
Documentation of tribal affiliation
Unofficial Transcript
Tribal Commitment statement
Financial Aid Notification(MUST SHOW UNMET NEED)
Letter of Application

Requirements for letter:
How this award will supplement other funding,
How the award will help you,
Statement of your educational and career goals,
Statement of commitment to tribe,
Any special circumstances to be considered.

University of Minnesota,
Attention: Sue Hancock-Watts Scholarship Office for Multicultural and Academic Affairs, 432 Morrill Hall/100 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
http://www.gmsp.org/
Provides scholarships and fellowships for outstanding Native American students. Application by Nomination. Minimum GPA 3.3. Must have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation and community service, extracurricular activities or other activities that reflect leadership abilities. Funds available for tuition, fees, books, and living costs. Any major may apply, undergraduate and graduate students.

Carol E. MacPherson Memorial Scholarship & MN Alumnae Society Scholarship
*Women students (28 years of age or older) who have taken a five or more year break in education.
*Demonstrate financial need.
*Admission or pending admission to an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree or credit certificate program at any U of MN campus.
*Meet half-time enrollment status minimum.
*Provide academic transcripts of all college/post-secondary enrollment.
*Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filed at least 3 weeks before the scholarship deadline.
*Good academic standing at the University of Minnesota
*Submit support letters from two references who have known student & her educational goals.
2006-07 Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. or at http://www1.umn.edu/women/scholar.htm

Marshall H. and Nellie Allworth Memorial Fund
Granted to those who have graduated from a high school located in certain Minnesota counties. Must have graduated in top 20% of class or have scored higher than 28 on ACT, and have an affinity for science. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: January 15.

Emergency Aid and Health Professional Scholarships
For full-time undergraduate students, based on financial need. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Applications accepted September 1 to May 1.

Sequoya Graduate Fellowship
For students pursuing graduate degrees in various fields. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: October 1.

McNair Scholars Program

Designed to prepare undergraduate students for graduate school and doctoral study. As an applicant for the McNair Scholars Program, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• be income eligible and be first-generation (neither parent has a bachelor's degree), or
• be from a group that is historically underrepresented in graduate school (American Indian, Latino American, African American), and
• have demonstrated academic ability
• have achieved junior class standing
• have expressed a desire to complete doctoral work
• be a citizen or permanent resident of the US.
• Web site: www2.uwsuper.edu/mcnair/applicants

Displaced Homemaker
For mid-life homemakers, both men and women. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: September 10.

Air Force ROTC
For outstanding high school seniors who have never been full-time students. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: December 1 of senior year in high school.

Scholarship Actions Program
For college students in technical degree programs. Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: January 31.

Two Feathers Fund American Indian Scholarship
Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. Deadline: April 15

Two Feathers Fund Health Initiative Scholarship
Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. For students in health-related fields. No deadline.

Richard W. Tanner Scholarship Fund
Applications available at the AILRC, 209 BohH. For Juniors or Seniors in college. Deadline: April 15.

Aboriginal Achievement
For undergraduates and graduate students who are Canadian Aboriginal peoples (First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis and Inuit.) Deadline: June 15.

Aboriginal Veteran's Scholarship
For undergraduate students pursuing all areas related to economic development and self-government. Deadline: June 15.

CASTS: Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology
For undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering, health-related fields, natural resources and math and science secondary education. Deadline: August 31.

Tylenol Scholarships for Students in Health
Awarding grants totaling $250,000-ten, $10,000 scholarships and $150 -$1,000 scholarships tro outstanding students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in a variety of health-related fields. Applicants must be in an undergraduate or graduate course of study in the fall of upcoming year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Winners are selected on leadership in community and school activities, grade-point average, and intended focus on health care-related area of study. Complete guidelines and application forms are available at the Tylenol Scholarship Web Site: http://tylenolscholarship.com/

Sapsik'wal'a Program Area of Teacher Education, Master's Degree
University of Oregon Native American Initiative
Must have a Bachelors Degree by the time they start the program and normally have an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 or provide evidence of graduate potential.
http://education.uoregon.edu/degree.htm?id=61

Write for Application Only Scholarships

Association on American Indian Affairs Emergency Aid Scholarship
-Available to Native American Undergraduates of any major who need funds for an emergency situation.
-enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
Approximately 20 awards are given each year between $100 and $400.
Available only for Fall and Spring Semesters.
For More Info:
Association on American Indian Affairs
ENA Scholarship
966 Hunterford Drive Ste 12 B
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-7155

Massachusetts Indian Association Scholarship Fund
Massachusetts Indian Association
New Pond Village
180 Main Street #116
Walpole, MA 2081
Phone: 617-326-8495
Provides Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships--write for application

Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars
c/o Mrs. Donald C. Trolinger, Scholarship Chair
61300 East 110 Road
Miami, OK 74354 USA
ottawahillpt@neok.com
For enrolled tribal members of any tribe who major in education or social services majors. Awards of $500 are available. Deadline in June.

Indian Education and Psychology Fellowships
US Department of Education
Room 2177, Mail Stop 6267
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 732-1924
For enrolled members of any tribe majoring in psychology, guidance counseling or related areas. Fellowships range from $600 - $24,000 various deadlines.

Arrow Supplemental Scholarship Program
Arrow, Inc.
1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-0685
Deadline: No
Requirements: Write for more information

Unto These Hills Educational Fund/Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Unto These Hills Educational Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 398
Cherokee, NC 28719
(704) 497-2111
Annual awards for members of the eastern band of Cherokee Indians. Students must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA. In addition to application, student must submit copy of their tribal enrollment card. Due dates may vary. Contact the Fund for more information and/or application; Please Enclose a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. The fund cannot assist in establishing Cherokee Heritage.