American Indian College Fund

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American Indian College Fund

8333 Greenwood Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
Ph: (303)426-8900
Fax: (303)426-1200
Free: 800-776-3863
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.collegefund.org

Cartwright Scholarships Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for American Indian students who are pursuing postsecondary education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be male students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average; must commit to mentoring other male students and encouraging them to attend college; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or de-scendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Criteria: Selection will be based on criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for the required materials and for the online application process.

Remarks: In 2004, Dorwin “Doc” and Barbara Cartwright's passion for education compelled them to establish an endowment through the American Indian College Fund.

Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Citi Foundation Scholarships Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide students with exposure to career options, leadership skills and information on the education and commitment necessary to succeed in the business world. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average; must commit to organizing and participating in a career exploration day; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $4,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for the required materials and for the application process online. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for students who are in need. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average; must be in first or second semester of college; must be the first member of their immediate family to attend college; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for the application process online and for the required materials. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Vine Deloria Jr. Memorial Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for outstanding American Indian students who are pursuing a graduate degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be pursuing an advanced degree (MA, MS, J.D., Ph.D., MD, other); must be able to demonstrate financial need; and must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website to download the application form. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

General Mills Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide need-based scholarships for outstanding American Indian students who are currently enrolled at a tribal college in Minnesota or New Mexico. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible Minnesota or New Mexico tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Criteria:-

Preference will be given to those who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for the required materials. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Hilton Tribal College Diversity Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award need-based scholarships to outstanding American Indian youth who will be entering freshmen at a tribal college. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average; must be high school graduates; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website to fill out the application form online. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award scholarships to outstanding American Indian students who are currently enrolled in tribal colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website to download the application form. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award scholarships to American Indian students who are enrolled in a tribal college. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.; must commit to working for their tribe or an Indian organization upon completion of their degree; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for the application process online. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award scholarships to outstanding American Indian students who are currently enrolled at a tribal college and who have an interest in business or the financial services industry. Focus: Business or related field. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average; must have declared a major in business or a related field; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website to download the application form. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Time Warner Tribal Scholars Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award scholarships for outstanding American Indian students who are enrolled in a tribal college. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average; must be enrolled full time at an eligible tribal college; and must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must check the available website to download the application form. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholars Award (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To award a scholarship to the best and the brightest American Indian student attending a tribal college. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Program is open to valedictorians or salutatorians of their high school class; must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy; must be enrolled full-time at an eligible tribal college; and must have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria.

Funds Avail.: $8,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply:

Applicants must check the available website to download the application form. Contact: American Indian College Fund at the above address (see entry 617).

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