Top Navajo Scholarships with September 2025

You can trace your Navajo ancestry by researching family records, speaking with elders, and accessing documents from the Navajo Nation Office of Vital Records & Identification. To verify official tribal enrollment, you may need a CDIB, which requires proof of lineage from a federally recognized Navajo ancestor.

Eligibility depends on whether you are an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and meet the blood quantum requirement set by the tribe. Generally, Navajo Nation scholarships require at least one-quarter (¼) Navajo blood quantum, so second-generation individuals should verify their status with the Office of Vital Records.

Some tribal colleges, like Diné College and Navajo Technical University, offer low-cost or free tuition for enrolled Navajo students. Additionally, public universities in states like Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah may offer tuition waivers or reduced tuition for Navajo students, such as through the Native American Tuition Waiver programs.