Amount: $7,000
Deadline: June 25
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Chief Manuelito Scholarship is a highly prestigious merit-based scholarship for academically high-achieving Navajo Nation students entering or continuing their undergraduate studies.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Demographic: native-american
- Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
- High school graduate or GED recipient entering college
- Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
Required Materials
- Application form
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
- High school transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline June 25. Notifications in August.
Tips
This scholarship is very competitive. Ensure all academic records, including ACT/SAT scores, are top-tier. Your essay should powerfully convey your commitment to the Navajo Nation.