Scholarships for
MHA Scholar
MHA enrolled College Students have four different tribal resources gain help from.
Navigating who to contact, how to apply, and when the deadlines are can be confusing. Take the time to see where you fit and what resources apply to you!
Scholarships/ Grants Available
Scholarships and grants for MHA Nation members provide crucial support for students pursuing higher education. These opportunities help alleviate financial barriers and encourage academic success in fields important to community development. By investing in education, these initiatives empower individuals and strengthen the entire MHA Nation community, ensuring a brighter future for all.
- Fall: October 15
- Spring: February 15
- Summer: June 15
- (Quarter students, see bottom of page 1)
- Prek-12 and Dual Credit applications can be submitted no later than December 15, 2024
- Academic Year: March 15
- Spring Semester / Quarter Trimester: October 15:
- 2024 Fall: Closed
- 2025 Spring: February 14
- Dealine: June 1st of every year
Will be updated when dates are changed.
Fall Complete Applications
Applied for Fall 2024
Uncompleted Applications
Updated: July 19, 2024
Tuition Waivers
Save money by choosing a school with free or reduced tuition for Native American Students!
State
Colleges
Fax Number
Address
Alaska
Ilisagvik College
Michigan
All public colleges and universities
California
University of California
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Colorado
Fort Lewis College, Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado
Montana
All schools within the Montana University System
Idaho
University of Idaho School of Law
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Illinois
University of Illinois
North Dakota
Bismarck State College, United Tribes Technical College, North Dakota State University
Kansas
Haskell Indian Nations University, University of Kansas
Oklahoma
Northeastern State University
Maine
All Universities within the University of Maine system
Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University
Maryland
University of Maryland
South Dakota
Oglala Lakota College
Massachusetts
All public colleges and universities
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Need Help With the FAFSA Process?
The FAFSA is designed to be simple to fill out. Check out this PDF for tips on understanding FAFSA.
Scholarships/ Grants
Need-Based Scholarship – Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA
Merit-Based Scholarship – Financial Support based on students academic achievements
Pay attention to your deadlines
ND Native American Scholarship
- Deadline: July 15th
- https://ndus.edu/paying-for-college/native-american-scholarship/
North Dakota Scholarship
American Indian Education Fund
- Deadline: April
- https://nativepartnership.org/
Catching the Dream
- Deadline:
- March 15 – Summer
- April 30 – Fall
- Sept. 15- Spring
- https://catchingthedream.org/application-forms/
American Indian Services
- Deadline:
- July 1 – Ac. Yr. & Fall
- Feb 1 – Spring
- Nov. 1- Spring & Winter Qtr.
- April 1 – Summer
- https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships
Cobell Scholarship
- Deadline:
- March 31 – Ac. Yr.
- May 4 – Summer
- https://cobellscholar.org
American Indian Affairs Scholarship
- Deadline: May 31st
- https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarsship.html
St. Joseph Indian School Scholarship
- Deadline:
- August – Fall
- January – Spring
- https://www.nativveforward.org/scholarships/wells-fargo-american-indian-scholarship/
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
ND Dollars for Scholars
Native Forward
Career Onestop
Updated September 2024