Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Diane Humetewa Scholarship

Hopi Tribe

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Day
June 15 2025
Application Deadline
Yes
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Description

The Diane J. Humetewa Scholarship (DHS) is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship for college seniors and students admitted to graduate and professional degree programs related to the field of social justice. The DHS was established to honor Diane J. Humetewa and her accomplishment of becoming the first Native American woman appointed to the Federal Bench. Applicants must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe. Applicants must be enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university and must be fully admitted in a specific degree program of priority to the Hopi Tribe: Juris Doctorate (JD); Master of Laws (LLM); Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD); Bachelor of Science of Social Work (BSW); Master of Social Work (MSW); Criminal Justice; or Public Policy. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a college academic advisor; and two letters of recommendation from personal references. To continue receiving the scholarship after, students must submit verification of 200 hours of public service. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Criminal Justice/Criminology, Law/Legal Services, Public Policy and Administration, Social Services

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Verification of Enrollment Form; Letter of Admissions; Program of Study
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript