UPAC Native American Student Scholarship
The Utah Professional Archaeological Council (UPAC) aims to support Native American students who are pursuing higher education related to cultural resources management through this scholarship.
One goal of the UPAC is to promote careers in the fields of archaeology and cultural resources management for Tribal communities. Making these careers accessible starts with financial aid.
This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, school fees, support fees, archaeological research (travel costs, special analyses), professional conference attendance, field school costs, and professional trainings.
Any Native American undergraduate or graduate student resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, Native American studies, or a related field. Applicants should also have a connection to Utah, whether as a resident, student or researcher.
To apply, write a short essay in response to the prompt below.
Describe your connection to your Tribe, Utah, and archaeology. How would the funds be used and how would they further your career?
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The application deadline is Apr 13, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 14, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 14, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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