Native Heritage Scholarship
Native American individuals face a world of challenges when pursuing their collegiate dreams and professional ambitions.
The high cost of college can be an insurmountable obstacle for students from Native families, as a history of oppression has left many Native Americans with limited financial resources. Even if a student has the means to pay for college, many difficulties remain such as underrepresentation and resulting isolation on college campuses and in many career fields.
This scholarship aims to support students of Native American descent in their pursuit of higher education.
Any Native American high school or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us a story from your background that has shaped who you are and what your ambitions are.
Storytelling is a powerful tradition in the Native American culture. What is a story or experience from your background that has impacted who you are and your goals?
Winners and Finalists
May 2025
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Apr 21, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 22, 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 22, 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 or future 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
