Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring), April 1 (Summer)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The SMSC Scholarship Program supports Native American students, with a preference for Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota students, pursuing higher education. It is part of the SMSC's broader commitment to education and tribal well-being.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Native American (preference for Dakota/Lakota/Nakota)
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university, demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Application form
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Transcripts
- FAFSA/financial aid info
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Multiple deadlines per semester/quarter. Apply well in advance of each term. Notifications made before term start.
Tips
Highlight your academic achievements and your connection to your tribal heritage. Clearly articulate your financial need and how the scholarship will help you succeed.