Higher Education Coordinating Board

American Indian Endowed Scholarship

PLEASE NOTE:

The application deadline is earlier than last year! Applications are due to the HECB postmarked by February 1, 2009.

The American Indian Endowed Scholarship helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to a Native American community to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

Have demonstrated financial need based on a completed FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Be a Washington State resident.
Enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in an eligible program.
Not be pursuing a degree in theology.

You can use the scholarships at public two- and four-year colleges and universities, and accredited independent colleges, universities, and career schools in Washington.

How do I Apply?

American Indian Endowed Scholarship Application

Renewal Application - (If applying for a renewal of an existing award.)

Complete the new or renewal application form, print and mail it to the HECB, postmarked by February 1, 2009. Decisions will be made in March.

What is the scholarship amount?

Scholarship awards range from about $500 to $2,000. Approximately 15 students are selected each year to receive the awards. These students are eligible to receive their college scholarships for up to five years.

For more information

E-mail: American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program

Phone: 360-753-7843

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board

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