Scholarship Undergraduate

Native American Scholarship Aid

Lehman College of the City University of New York

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
292
Days
January 4 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of high school graduation, official tribal certification form, letter of acceptance from the college
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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Native American Scholarship Aid
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Description

The New York State Education Department offers scholarships to New York State residents who are enrolled members of a New York State Native American tribe. Awards range up to $2,000 per year for full-time study (or $85 per credit part-time) and are, depending on the program, renewable. Applicants must be legal residents of NYS and have resided for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling in this program. The funding is discretionary and can be used towards any direct or indirect cost of attendance. This award is for up to 4 years for students pursuing their bachelor's degree full-time and 5 years for approved five-year degree programs. The application deadline for the Fall semester is July 16, the application deadline for the Spring semester is January 4, and the application deadline for the summer session is May 20. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a four-year college
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of New York
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in New York

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of high school graduation, official tribal certification form, letter of acceptance from the college
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis