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The following are scholarships available to Native American and Alaska Native students in high school and college looking to pursue a deree in journalism, mass communications and strategic communications. Clicking on the name of each scholarship will send you to the websites for more information. (Thanks to Rosie Dayzie who compiled the list.)
AAAA Foundations, Inc.Address: 405 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 101741801Phone: (212) 6822500The AAAA Foundation awards scholarships to people of color and women for educational learning focused on media, art, and advertising careers. The scholarship foundation has a national focus, based on assisting diverse women obtain higher education in related fields.
American Indian College FundAICF is accepting online applications for special scholarships for American Indian students attending mainstream and tribal colleges pursuing undergrad, graduate and professional degrees for 2011-12 academic year. Applications are available on our website January of each year and the application deadline is always May 31st for the upcoming school year. Award/Denial Letters are sent out in September.
American Indian College Fund (Tribal College Scholarship)Tribal College General Scholarship Program: The tribal colleges and universities, not the American Indian College Fund, determine student eligibility and award the scholarships. If you are a tribal college student or high school senior interested in applying for this program, please go to the website and proceed to log on and start a new General Fund Scholarship Application.
American Indian Education Foundation2230 Eglin StreetRapid City, SD 57703(866) 866-8642Deadline: April 04, 2011Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for the full yearRequirements:Native American or Alaska Native descent who is attending an accredited 2 year college. Full-time, undergraduate studies only.
- Application
- Essay
- Official transcripts
- Letter of admission
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) and a photo
American Indian Graduate CenterThe American Indian Graduate Center, Inc. offers fellowships and loans for service to American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students.To find out more information and eligibility requirements about various programs, please view each program listed on the left side of the website page.All Native American High School Academic Team - Deadline: May 4, 2011The AIGC All Native American High School Academic Team honors ten American Indian and Alaska Native high school seniors each year. Members of the team will receive a $250 honorarium and will be featured in the American Indian Graduate Magazine and Indian Country Today. For more information, please contact us at (505) 881-4584 (Toll-free 1-800-628-1920). Students in journalism and writing should apply for the following:
- Elizabeth Furbur Fellowship: Graduate fellowship for women studying the creative fine arts, visual works, crafts, music, performing, dance, literacy, creative writing and poetry.
- Jeanette Elmer Scholarship—Graduate Fellowship: AIGC was granted authority to accept administration of the trust fund monies of the Jeanette Elmer estate. This fund is designated to provide scholarships to students who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at an accredited institution and who are members of Wisconsin, New Mexico or Arizona tribes.
- Katrin Lamon Fund: For Native American graduate students majoring in literature, journalism and communications or a related field.
American Indian ServicesMinimum GPA of 2.25. Can be enrolled in university, college or technical school, full or part time. Must be ¼ Indian blood.
Association on American Indian Affairs ScholarshipsAssociation of American Indian AffairsAttn: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Programs966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-BRockville, MD 20850(240) 314-7155Deadline: July 1Funding is for entire year, not by semester. No funds for summer session.Scholarship Amount: $500 - $800Requirements: * Application* Certificate of Indian blood (1/4)* Essay* Two letters of recommendation* Current financial aid letter* Complete transcript* Class schedule* Printout of course catalog which shows credits for freshman / sophomore status.Applications are available at the Financial Aid or you may visit the website.
Catching the DreamMust be at least ¼ Indian blood. Must plan to be full time student in an accredited college or university. Applicants must have excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community.Contact: Catching the Dream –The Native American Scholarship Fund (505) 262-2351
8200 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 203Albuquerque, NM 87110Amount: $500-$5,000Deadline: March 15th
Center for Student Opportunity ScholarshipOpportunity Scholars are exemplary 9th-12th grade students generally characterized by the following: • First-generation college-bound [students whose parents did not go to or graduate from college]; • Limited financial resources [students who seek financial aid and scholarship support for college]; • Underrepresented/minority groups * Students who identify as African-American/Black, American Indian/Alaska native, Hispanic/Latino/a, Asian/Indian Subcontinent/Pacific Islander, and/or rural] • Students taking a college preparatory curriculum at their high school • Students demonstrate high engagement in extracurricular and leadership programs. Opportunity Scholars are not defined by minimum academic qualifications, as CSO college partners reflect a spectrum of selectivity to accommodate a diverse pool of student achievement and needs. A complete list of CSO partner colleges can be viewed here.
