Scholarship Undergraduate

Chief Standing Bear Scholarship

Lincoln Community Foundation

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Avg. Amount Awarded
178
Days
March 15 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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  • Checkmark Other - Proof of enrollment or membership card for an American Indian Tribe
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Description

The Chief Standing Bear Scholarship was created in 2017 to support post-secondary education for American Indian students enrolled in a tribe and able to provide proof of tribal affiliation. The story of Ponca Chief Standing Bear's struggle is one of perseverance and triumph over adversity. Chief Standing Bear's exemplary traits can be admired and modeled by current day American Indian youth. Applicants must be attending any qualified, nonprofit 2- or 4- year college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lincoln Community Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Nebraska

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of enrollment or membership card for an American Indian Tribe
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
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