Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) - Graduate Scholarships for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives

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DeadlineMay 31

Award amount$1,000 provided twice per year

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

FAQ

Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the Association on American Indian Affairs scholarship application process, eligibility criteria, and award maintenance.

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Deadline

May 31

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled Tribal citizen; Must be enrolled in a federally recognized, state recognized, or non-federally recognized Tribe located in the continental U.S. or Alaska; Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours for undergraduate, 9 for graduate); Must maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; Must be seeking an Associate's degree or higher

Requirements

Completed application form; Verification of Tribal enrollment; Application essays; Transcript (unofficial accepted); Connection to Tribal Nation and Indian Country

Application materials

Application form; Verification of Tribal enrollment (Tribal ID card or official letter); Application essays; Transcript

How to apply

Apply online via the link provided on the scholarship main page; Use the scholarship dashboard to track application status

Important dates

Application period: February 1 through May 31; Application status pending until the first week of August

Contact

general@indian-affairs.org

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