We are no longer accepting applications for 2009-2010. Please visit our website in January 2010 to complete an application for 2010-11. Scholarship recipients for 2009-10 will be notified in August.

For more information on the special scholarship program, please contact Debra Reed at 800-776-3863.

Cargill Scholarship Program: $2500

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree;
• Full-time enrollment at an eligible Tribal College in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin;
• Demonstrated leadership/service to the American Indian community
• Be American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native with proof of enrollment/descendancy;
• Have exceptional academic achievement and commitment to attending the “Backpacks to Briefcases Program."

  Citi Foundation Scholarship Program: $4000

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Commit to organizing and participating in career exploration day;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible South Dakota tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship: $5000

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Be in your first or second semester of college;
• Be the first in your immediate family to attend college;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

Ford Motor Company Tribal College Scholarship: $5000

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Have achieved sophomore status and declared a major in math; science; engineering; business; teacher training; or environmental science;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

General Mills Foundation: $2500

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible Minnesota or New Mexico tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholar Award:$8000

• Be valedictorian or salutatorian of your 2009 high school class;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.

Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Keepers of the Next Generation Award: $8000

• Be a single parent;
• Have a 3.5 or higher grade point average;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.

Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program: $2500

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Have declared a major in business or related field;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.

Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship: $3000

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Must have demonstrated leadership and commitment to an American Indian community;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.

Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund: $2000

• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by having a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.;
• Commit to working for your tribe or an Indian organization upon completion of your degree;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.

Time Warner Tribal Scholars Program: $2500

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Enrolled full time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.

  United Health Foundation Scholarship: $5000

• Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• Enrolled full-time with a major in Health or related program;
• Student at Dine College or Tohono O'odham Community College;
• Be American Indian with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

Winners for Life Foundation: $2000

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Be between the ages of 18-25 at the date of application;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Must have demonstrated community involvement;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.

Traveler's Foundation: $2500

• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
• Business Majors are given preference but any major may apply;
• Be American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible tribal college for the 09-10 academic year;
• Must commit to leadership development by attending a one day career day;
• Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need.