American Indians Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded once a year to an American Indian college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scaled used by the applicable educational institution.

Applicants must be American Indian. A tribal card from a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level qualifies as identification and must be included with the application. These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.

The amount of the scholarship is $4,000.00 and more than one may be awarded each year.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chair, American Indians Scholarship at [email protected].

This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a 2- or 4- year college or university.

Applicants must be American Indian. A tribal card from a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level qualifies as identification and must be included with the application. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.25 GPA or higher. A recipient may reapply for this scholarship and be considered along with other members of the applicant pool.

The amount of scholarship is based on total return of the endowment, and may vary year to year.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chair, Frances Crawford Marvin Scholarship at [email protected] 

This one-time scholarship will be presented each April to a high-school senior who will be attending the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a personal connection to American Indian culture and traditions, as well as evidence of personal commitment to celebrating diversity and to bridging differences between disparate groups.

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate knowledge of and/or involvement with one of Virginia’s state-recognized Tribes. The amount of the scholarship is based on the annual return of the endowment, and may vary year to year.

To apply: For further information about this scholarship, please contact the College of William and Mary Office of Admissions at (757) 221-4223.

1. Do not apply for a scholarship unless the student’s level of education is appropriate for the scholarship.

2. Do not submit any document with the photograph of the student visible. Please cover the photograph(s) before uploading the documents into the application. This includes passports, transcripts, resumes, and tribal cards.

3. Do not submit documents for proof of United States citizenship other than those requested.

4. Do not wait until the last minute to request recommendations. All information must be submitted by the January 31^st at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time) deadline. No exceptions.

5. Do not submit more than a one-page resume.

6. Do not submit incomplete transcripts.

7. Do not forget to confirm that recommendations have been submitted, at least two (2) but no more than four (4) by the January 31st deadline.

8. Do not submit the application without all the required documents.