| Marion R & Hazel I Olson Memorial Scholarship | Native American students who are residents of the State of Arizona. |
| Herbert D. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship | Native American students entering or presently enrolled full-time in any course of study at the. Renewable. |
| Martha Gresham Memorial Scholarship | Native American students actively engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies focused on understanding and continuing traditional Native American customs and practices. |
| Robert and Anna Rupkey Scholarship Fund | Must be enrolled full-time at The University of Arizona. Students must demonstrate that they are making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given in order of priority to the following students: 1. Members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and/or 2. Members of an Apache Tribe. These awards may be used to support emergency situations. |
| Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Wassaja Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe with priority going to members of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Must possess and maintain a 2.50 semester and cumulative GPA for undergraduate students or a 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA for graduate students. Must be undergraduate or graduate or professional students within one year of completing their bachelors, masters, doctoral, or professional degrees. Must be a fulltime student. Recipients are strongly encouraged to provide volunteer community service to American Indian Tribes, American Indian Organizations, or State/Federal Departments or Agencies providing services to American Indian communities and populations. |
| DeCarpentier Scholarship | Making satisfactory progress. Student can be either a graduate or undergraduate. |
| Secrist Scholarship | Member of Tohono O'odham Nation enrolled at College of Medicine or other Health Sciences program. |
| Dautremont Memorial Scholarship | Native Americans, or those of a minority group, with demonstrated academic excellence. Recipients advised to contribute to the fund in the future. |
| Salvador A. Mazza Scholarship | Native American students entering the university and interested in medicine or law. This scholarship is renewable for the full academic career of the students selected. Candidates must be academically eligible and demonstrate financial need. Award recipient(s) are eligible for renewal consideration if he/she continues to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. |
| Robin Coon Tohono O'odham Scholarship | Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student and a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Student must demonstrate academic merit and financial need. Preference shall be given to students that are graduates of Baboquivari High School or attending Tohono O'odham Community College. Award recipient(s) are eligible for renewal consideration, for up to five years, if he/she continues to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress as defined by the eligibility criteria. |
| Clarence and Margie Lintz Scholarship | Enrolled full-time at The University of Arizona. Be a resident of the State of Arizona. Majoring in civil engineering, education, or a health sciences field (e.g., nursing, etc.). Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for an incoming freshman or 2.5 for a previously enrolled college student. Demonstrate financial need. |
| Clarence & Gladys Logan Scholarship | For undergraduate students who are members of any Native American tribe within the State of Arizona. Recipient must provide community service appropriate to his or her professional skills. Financial need is not a factor in selecting the recipient(s). |
| Scott Campbell Memorial Scholarship | Incoming Native American students who have demonstrated a commitment to social activism on behalf of Native Americans and a desire to give back to their community. Recipients shall be graduates of an Arizona high school, Arizona resident, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be renewable for no more than three additional years. The recipient must be making satisfactory progress toward their degree and maintain their academic standing in the college of their choice. |
| Ben De Casseres Scholarship | Native American undergraduate student who demonstrates academic achievement & financial need. |
| Betty B Chastain Scholarship | Native American ancestry in a degree or certificate program. Student must be taking a minimum of 12 units per semester. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must show financial need. |
| Dr. Thomas Maroukis Scholarship | Enrolled full-time in any discipline at The University of Arizona in good academic standing. The award recipients are eligible for renewal consideration if the recipients continue to meet the eligibility criteria (available Spring 2022). |
| Alderton Scholarship | Native American students who demonstrate financial need and are endeavoring to further their education. Preference to those who demonstrate desire for advanced degrees. |
| Carol Reed Scholarship | Pascua Yaqui tribal member. Renewable for 1 yr if maintains cumulative 2.0 - 2.5 or better GPA. |
| G. Weaver Scholarship | Upper division students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement & financial need. |
Arizona Native Scholars Grant The Arizona Native Scholars Grant (ANS) is managed through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid and is an institutional grant program that ensures the tuition, mandatory fees, tuition differentials and program fees are covered for Native, Arizona Resident, Undergraduate students seeking their first Bachelor's degree.
One-Time Special Circumstance Funding Includes information about Temporary Loans, Last Mile Grant Program Application, Balance Forgiveness Application, and General Aid Appeal Application.
Graduate College Funding Opportunities
UA Richard H. Tyler Student Emergency Fund Application All students enrolled for Spring 2022 are eligible to apply.
Student Emergency Fund Application The fund is intended to assist UA students by providing subsidies solely for unexpected emergency expenses. This directly includes expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approval for funds is determined by completing the application. Students can re-apply for funding per semester enrolled. Contact DOS-SEF@email.arizona.edu if you have questions about the Student Emergency Fund.
NASA Scholarships are available on Scholarship Universe.
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Requirements: American Indian College Fund provides scholarship support to each tribal college and university and administers several scholarship programs to American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduates students attending tribal colleges and state and private universities.
American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Undergraduates students must be of American Indian or Alaska Native 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 or Alaska Native descent and attending an accredited graduate school (online college is not applicable).
American Indian Services Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian Blood. Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits. Full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit courses. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: Varies
APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Requirements: The CERT Scholarship Program was created to meet the unforeseen need of today’s American Indian college students. CERT Scholarships may be used for books, living expenses, clothing, or other similar needs to assist students in defraying the high costs of education. The award is a gift from the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and should not be counted toward any financial aid the student is currently receiving. A CERT Scholarship is not based on financial need.
Indian Health Services Health Professionals Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Preparatory scholarship can be 1st or 2nd degree descendant of a tribal member (see application) 2.0 GPA or higher Pursuing a degree in a health related profession OR a junior or senior in college planning to get a masters in social work or physical therapy Service obligation upon completion
Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $2,500
Requirements: The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.
Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Requirements: The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
National Native American Youth Initiative
Amount: Lodging, meals and travel expenses
Requirements: The National Native American Youth Initiative is an intense enrichment program funded by the Office of Minority Health and the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. NNAYI is designed to better prepare American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students ages 16-18 to remain in the academic pipeline and pursue a career in the health professions and//or biomedical research.
Native Forward Scholars Fund Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Native Vision Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Requirements: Native Vision gives scholarships to outstanding American Indian students with a commitment to education, athletics and leadership. Eligibility Candidates must: 1. Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe; 2. Demonstrate a sustained involvement in the community and an applied concern for American Indian issues and initiatives; 3. Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 at the time of application; 4. Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular and/or athletic activities; 5. Be admitted to an accredited community college or four year undergraduate.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Scholarships
Amount: Travel, lodging and registration
Requirements: The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) funds travel scholarships to attend the SACNAS National Conference. SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists – from college students to professionals – to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.
The Transgender First Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
The first national scholarship exclusively dedicated to helping underserved Transgender students get affordable access to a college education.
BIE Higher Education Grant Program-Scholarship Information Packet (.pdf)