Indian Graduate Student Scholarships
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide financial aid to eligible Indian students to enable them to obtain advanced degrees.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Specialized groups
Individual applicants must be Indian students who are members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, who have been admitted to a graduate program and have unmet financial need.
Beneficiaries
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Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes who are a member of or are at least one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Application forms may be obtained from the local BIA agency or BIE Education Line Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
The applicant will be notified of the amount of the award by the financial aid office of the admitting university.
20 to 30 days from the receipt of the application by the American Indian Graduate Center.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant funds may be used to defray the costs of obtaining a graduate degree.
Required Documentation
Individual applicants must have proof of membership or one-fourth degree of Indian blood or descendant of a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.