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Native Americans may have less representation in U.S. public schools. The minority group comprises less than one percent of students. The drop out rate among American Indians and Alaskan natives is high and rising.  Many colleges and organizations, such as the American Indian College Fund, offer Native American scholarships. They hope to help with the cost of tuition and inspire more Native American students to continue their education. Many of these Native American scholarships are based on a student’s heritage, family background, residency status, tribe affiliation, and many other characteristics. If you know that your grandparents or parents are a part of a specific American Indian tribe, there very well may be free college dollars available to you in the form of Native American scholarships.

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. college freshmen who are American Indian or Alaska Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Students must be the first in their immediate family to attend college, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and plan to attend a tribal college.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Anonymous Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are of American Indian or Alaskan Native ancestry and are permanent residents of California or members of a California-based tribe. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $4600

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program – Tribal College Students

U.S. undergraduate students majoring in a STEM course of study at Diné College, Navajo Technical College, or Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute who have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must be members of the Navajo Nation tribe and have membership in a Shiprock Agency Chapter.
Award Amount

Total: $6000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Austin Family Scholarship Endowment – Undergraduate (Non-Tribal Colleges) Students

U.S. undergraduate students who have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and are residents of Oklahoma and enrolled members or descendants of an Oklahoma tribe.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Ecotrust Native American Scholarship – Tribal College Students

U.S. undergraduate students of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent who are enrolled at Ilisagvik College in Alaska or Northwest Indian College in Washington are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and major in natural resource management, environmental studies, public health, economic development, or social sciences.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate American Indian or Alaskan Natives who have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need are eligible for this award. Students must be Colorado residents or members of the Southern Ute tribe or Ute Mountain Ute tribe.
Award Amount

Total: $2400

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Hershey Company Tribal Scholarship – Tribal College Students

U.S. undergraduate American Indian or Alaskan Natives attending a tribal college are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and must major in math, technology, science, engineering, and/or business.
Award Amount

Total: $1250

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Lilly Endowment, Inc.: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Keepers of the Next Generation Award

U.S. undergraduate American Indian or Alaskan Natives who are single parents are eligible for this award. Students must attend a tribal institution and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $8000

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Achieving the Dream Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate American Indian or Alaskan Natives who have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must either be single parents or enrolled in the first year of an associate’s degree program, and must be enrolled at selected tribal colleges.
Award Amount

Total: $4000

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31