Scholarships

Spring 2018 semester scholarship recipients have been announced!  View the list here.  View the announcement.

Please check back in May 2018 for information on our Fall 2018 scholarships.

Requirements

ALL AAIA APPLICANTS MUST:
  • Be enrolled members within their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from continental US tribes or Alaska Native. 
  • 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.
  • Be enrolled as full-time students for both fall and spring semesters. 
  • ​Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.
  • Attend an accredited institution and be seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (AAIA does not fund certificate programs or seminaries). 
Disbursements
  • Awards are mailed directly to the school twice per year. It is assumed any funds received will be applied to the student's account, but the manner of disbursement is left to the policy and discretion of the school.
  • Disbursement of spring awards are dependent upon submission and review of satisfactory fall grades and a full time spring schedule.
  • Students receiving awards are responsible for contacting our office with change of contact information. If we cannot contact you, your award may not be disbursed. 

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.