Navajo Nation Resources

• The Navajo satellite chapters of Ramah, Alamo, and To'hajiiilee receive annual scholarship funding.   
• All other Navajo Nation chapters frequently receive funds for scholarships for their community members. Contact your local chapter officials for information.

• Navajo Nation Investment Committee Finance and Accounting Scholarship Program
  The Navajo Nation Investment Committee Finance and Accounting Scholarship Program aims to encourage Navajo students to study Finance, Economics, Accounting, and Public Administration. There is a need for qualified Navajo individuals in these disciplines within the Navajo Nation government. Participants are strongly encouraged to return to the Navajo Nation and work within the Navajo Nation government.
  
  The Navajo Nation Investment Committee (through the Office of the Controller) administers this scholarship 𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 from other Navajo Nation government scholarship program. The scholarship is funded by contributions from the Navajo Nation's investment managers and consultants, as well as other business partners.
  
  Scholarships are awarded to eligible Navajo graduate and undergraduate students majoring in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Public Administration. Recipients will receive up to $7,000 per academic year, as determined by the Investment Committee and subject to available funding. Awards are based on academic achievement, not on financial need.
  
  Eligibility: 
• Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and whose degree will be conferred in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Public Administration.
• Each subsequent year's eligibility depends on maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester as a full-time student (12+ credit hours for undergrad or 9+ credit hours for graduate) in the current year. Selection will be based on information submitted and on interviews conducted by the Navajo Nation Investment Committee.
• Degree priority: Finance and Economics majors will be given preference. Priority is for undergraduates (senior/junior/sophomore); the second priority is for graduate students. Internship employment is anticipated to be part of this scholarship program. Students will be notified when an internship becomes available.
• Recipients who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better may reapply to continue scholarship assistance by submitting the completed application form and an official transcript of the semester(s) completed.
  
  Documents Required: 
• Completed application form 
• Certification of Indian Blood (Census#)
• Current original transcripts (3.0 Cumulative GPA)
• Letter of Admission from the College of Business with a declared major
• Letter of Recommendation from an academic advisor.
  
  All documents required for the application process for the Fall and Spring terms must be submitted to the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller, Investments Section, P.O. Box 3150, Window Rock, AZ 8651. Supplemental material may be mailed or submitted electronically to FASP@nnooc.org.

• Native Forward (formerly the American Indian Graduate Center)
  Eligibility: Generally open to enrolled members or descendants (first- or second-generation) of a federally or state-recognized tribe. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited US institution and demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA. Native Forward provides financial aid, support services, and professional development to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
  
  Native Forward also provides student relief funding to assist Native students facing financial hardship through a one-time relief award; examination funding to help cover the costs of taking professional examinations, including the Bar and CPA exams, as well as graduate entrance exams; and internship funding to offset costs directly associated with participating in approved internships, including travel, living expenses, and daily commuting costs. Application opens: January 1; Student deadline: June 1; Financial Need Form, TEC, and References Due: July 15.

• Brown and Caldwell Navajo Scholarship for Engineering/Environmental Science
  Brown and Caldwell offers a scholarship designed to encourage and support Navajo students who desire to improve our world by developing their skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in the environmental profession.
  
  Initial Eligibility: Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, full-time enrollment at an accredited two-year junior or four-year undergraduate college or a senior in high school with a letter of acceptance from the college or university to be attended; declaration of or intend to declare a major in civil,  chemical, or environmental engineering, or one of the environmental sciences (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, biology, ecology, industrial hygiene toxicology), a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale  (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale. Detailed information and an online application are available at Navajo Scholarship.
  
  For information: Brown and Caldwell, Attn: Navajo Scholarship Program;  6975 Union Park Center, Suite 490; Midvale, UT 84047 or email: scholarships@brwncald.com
   
• Cobell Scholarship
  The competitive Cobell Scholarship is annual, non-renewable, and available to any postsecondary student who is an enrolled member of a US Federally Recognized Tribe, enrolled in full-time study, and degree-seeking. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally, or industry-accredited non-profit, public, or private institution. Applicants must be pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma, associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or professional degree, or certificate. For information, email: scholarships@cobellscholar.org.
   
• First Things First Quality First Scholarship Program
  Eligibility: Families who are permanent residents of the Navajo Nation but are temporarily living in other parts of the state while they attend college. Applicant must enroll in a minimum of one course at an accredited college or university each session courses are offered, must be a permanent resident of the Navajo Nation (living off tribal lands to attend school), have a household income at or below 200 percent of the current year's federal poverty level, have a child or children (the maximum number of scholarships available to any family is two)  between the ages of birth and age 5 not yet in kindergarten. Scholarships are awarded directly to the families and transferred with the child. Call Valley of the Sun United Way at 1-866-973-0012 to have forms emailed.
   
• Indian Health Service Scholarship Programs
  The Indian Health Service Scholarship Program offers three scholarships: Preparatory, Pre-Graduate, and Health Professions. Scholarships are offered to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates. Scholarships include financial aid that covers tuition, required fees, educational expenses, and living expenses for all scholarship recipients. Detailed information may be found in the Application Handbook [PDF - 4,350KB].  
   
• IHS Extern Program
  The Indian Health Service Extern Program offers IHS scholarship recipients and other health professions students the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in an Indian health facility. This experience allows students to develop their clinical skills under expert supervision while contributing to an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Visit the IHS Externship Program website or contact the branch office at (301) 443-6197 for more information on the IHS Extern Program.
   
• IHS Residencies and Rotations
  The Indian Health Service has established residency and rotation agreements with several health professions schools throughout the United States. These agreements provide excellent clinical and cultural experiences within Indian communities and can lay the foundation for a career in Indian health. Contact the IHS recruiter serving your health profession for more information.
   
• Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Scholarships
  Open to students majoring in subject matter central to the oil and gas industry, including Engineering (petroleum, mining, mechanical, civil,  environmental, or electrical), Geology, Natural Resource Management,  Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, or Human Resource  Management.
  Deadline(s): Multiple
   
• Navajo Transitional Energy Company Scholarship
  Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC, owner of Navajo Mine in northwest New Mexico on the Navajo Nation, offers a $1,000 annual scholarship award.
  
  Eligibility: Open to all Navajo students,  regardless of chapter location or institution, but limited to STEM or industry-related fields of study. Selection of the NTEC College  Scholarship is based on scholastic performance and the following criteria: Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college, resides/registered with a Navajo Nation chapter, attends an accredited college/university/technical institution majoring in a science,  technology, engineering and math (STEM), or industry-related field of study, a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.80 on a 4.00  scale, Full-time status undergraduate (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) The application can be downloaded at: http://www.navajo-tec.com/education.html.
  Deadline: June 28
   
• Utah Navajo Trust Fund Higher Education Financial Aid
  Eligibility: The Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF) assists eligible Utah Navajo students with postsecondary financial assistance/scholarship. UNTF has two types of College Scholarship/Financial Assistance: the UNTF Endowment Fund and the regular UNTF higher education program.
  
  Eligibility: Meet the residency definition of a Utah Navajo and enrollment with the Navajo Nation as a tribal member. Students can attend a university of their choice, but their parents must be full-time residents of San Juan County, Utah. Older students with a family must have lived in San Juan County, Utah, for the past five years or have left San Juan County within the past year.
  
  Students may attend a university, college, or technical/trade school, including online courses. Most Utah Navajo students attend universities in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada, as well as Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, because they are eligible for in-state tuition since the Navajo Nation is in these states. UNTF can also fund high school students under the concurrent enrollment program, where they can continue attending high school and some college classes at the same time.
  
  For information: UNTF Higher Education Office; 151 East 500 North; Blanding, Utah 84511. Phone: (800) 378-2050 or (435) 678-1460 (front desk); (435) 678-1462  (Education Specialist); (435) 678-1469 (Education Administrative  Assistant)

• American Indian Education Fund
  Eligibility: Undergraduate Students must be of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation) and be enrolled full-time in an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university or technical/vocational school. Graduate students must be of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent and be attending an accredited graduate school. (Online colleges are not  applicable.) Early Application Deadline: March 1st Final Deadline: April  4th (every year)
   
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society
  The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students advance their educational journeys by providing a wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. To apply, you must be an AISES member. AISES student members have access to additional scholarships for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada through the Online Application System (OASIS). Information about all scholarships may be found at www.aises.org/scholarships or at https://cobellscholar.academicworks.com.
  
  
• Catching the Dream
  Eligibility: Enrolled members of a federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated tribe and ¼ or more degree American Indian. All awards are based on merit, academic achievement, and ambition. Students must attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis and seek a BA or higher. Additional requirements are listed on the CTD application.
  Deadline(s): Fall Semester April 30; Spring Semester September 15; Summer Session March 15.
   
• Funding Your Medical Assistant Program
  Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country, with the Bureau of Labor  Statistics projecting 23% growth nationally between 2014 and 2024. As demand continues to increase, competition for the best talent is expected to intensify. Completing postsecondary education is paramount, yet students may have concerns about financing their studies. Learn about the different types of financial aid available to medical assistant students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
  Deadline(s): Varies
   
• SMA Native American STEM Scholarship
  Souder, Miller & Associates offers a $1,500 scholarship opportunity to Native American students pursuing a four-year degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or  Mathematics. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, or on-campus housing/meals. Automatic approval for up to four academic years is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
  
  Eligibility: Enrolled members of a Pueblo or Tribe; students graduating from high school and accepted to a USccredited   US college or university o,r a college STEM student already enrolled at an accredited college or university. Click here for the application packet. For information, email: nativeamerican.scholarship@soudermiller.com.
  Deadline: June 15 at 5 pm