Amount: Varies ($1,000 - $5,000)
Deadline: March 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
NAFOA's scholarship program supports Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in business, finance, and related fields to help build tribal economies.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Native-American
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or a descendant of a full-blood parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
Required Materials
- Online application
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application opens January. Deadline March 15. Notifications in May.
Tips
Demonstrate your interest in tribal economic development and how your studies will contribute to your community. Highlight any leadership roles or relevant experiences.