Michigan residents who are no less than 25 percent Native American and attend a public community college or university in the state can have the entire cost of their tuition waived. Applicants must have legal residence in Michigan for one year and qualify for admission as full-time, part-time or summer school students at a state school. Students must provide proof of eligibility with Bureau of Indian Affairs or Tribe blood quantum certification. Awards are for one year and are renewable.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.
c/o Christin McKerchie
2956 Ashmun St., Ste. A
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
906-632-6896
itcmi.org
The Pokagon Tribe in Michigan gives a $600 award to students enrolled in a degree program, as of 2010. The money is to be used for the purchase of technology such as software, calculators and Internet usage in support of obtaining higher education. Incoming freshmen and students already in college are eligible for the grant.
Pokagon Higher Education Technology Stipend
Department of Education
58620 Sink Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
pokagon.com
888-376-9988
Western Carolina University awards grants to Native Americans who are legal residents of North Carolina. Recipients must provide proof of membership in a tribe recognized by North Carolina or the federal government. Grant amounts vary depending on financial need after students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.
The American Indian Grant
218 Killian Annex
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-227-7290
wcu.edu
The Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation awards the Mary Alice Peterson American Indian Grant. The amount of the grant is $250, as of 2010. It is needs-based and applicants must be recommended by their schools' financial aid officers or a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. An applicant must submit a transcript, a recommendation from a college professor and from his school's financial aid office.
National Foundation Scholarships/Grant Chairman
Pamela Wales Szafarczyk
11 Fawn Meadows Court
Getzville, NY 14068
alphasigmataufoundation.org
716-639-8834
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) awards a grant to registered members of state or federally recognized tribes. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited college or university. They must not have any other degrees and be undergraduates. A 2.5 grade point average is required. Preference is given to those with financial need. Preference is also granted to members of the Presbyterian Church. However, church membership is not required. Awards are up to $1,500 per year and are renewable, as of 2010.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
100 Witherspoon St.
Louisville, KY 40202
888-728-7228
pcusa.org