Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Association on American Indian Affairs
Introduction
The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) is among the nation’s longest-standing organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Through advocacy, cultural preservation, and educational programs, AAIA offers scholarships and financial support to Native students pursuing higher education. Its initiatives are designed to help students earn degrees that serve their communities, remain connected to their Native Nations, and build capacity in Native communities by sustaining cultural traditions and cultivating future leaders.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Be an enrolled member of your Native Nation (either federally recognized or not federally recognized) and reside in the continental United States or Alaska.
- Provide proof of Nation enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement). Acceptable documentation includes a copy of your Tribal Nation ID card or an official enrollment letter from the Nation. You must be directly acknowledged as a citizen or member of your Tribal Nation.
- Be enrolled full time at the time of application.
- Hold at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit a current class schedule plus a transcript.
- Be attending an accredited institution and working toward an Associate’s degree or higher (scholarship funds are not available for certificate programs or seminary study).
- Complete and submit the application essays as specified, demonstrating your connection to your Native Nation and Native homeland.