Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate, postdoc
Renewable: Yes
About
The Cobell Scholarship is a competitive, merit and need-based scholarship for eligible Native American students pursuing vocational training, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. It is the largest scholarship program in the U.S. for Native American students.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- Demographic: Native American
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited institution, demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Transcripts
- FAFSA/financial aid information
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation (graduate)
Timeline
Applications typically open in December. Deadline is usually March 31. Notification in late summer.
Tips
This is a highly competitive scholarship. Start your application early and put significant effort into your essays. Highlight your academic achievements, leadership, community service, and cultural engagement.