General Information
Applicants must be Native American (continental US tribes)/ or Alaska Native.
All applicants must be enrolled in their tribe.
Applicants enrolled in federally recognized tribes must be 1/4 Indian blood or more.
Applicants enrolled in non-recognized tribes are eligible for the Allogan Slagle Scholarship only. See the scholarship description for specifics on blood quantum.
Applicants must be enrolled as full time students for the entire school year.
Students must be seeking an Associates Degree or higher. Sorry, we do not fund certificate programs or seminary.
Students must be attending an accredited school. *See FAQ's for more info.
AAIA funds for the entire school year. We do not fund fall and spring semesters separately. Students attending schools with tri or quarter semesters will be considered based on classes taken between September 1 and May 31. AAIA does not provide summer funding.
Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors, current college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate and doctoral students.
Send one application package only. You will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Please do not send original CIB or tribal enrollment. Copies only. Original documents will not be returned.
Checks are mailed directly to the school. Manner of disbursement is left to the discretion of the school.
Disbursement of spring checks are dependent upon review of satisfactory fall grades and full time spring schedule.
Students receiving awards are responsible for contacting our office with change of address information.
Students are eligible to receive one scholarship per year.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
