Grant Undergraduate

New York State Aid to Native Americans

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
Continuous
Application Deadline
N/A
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
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Description

Enrolled members of a New York State tribe or children of an enrolled member of a New York State tribe may be eligible for financial aid through the New York State Aid to Native Americans. Awards are made to all eligible applicants. There is no qualifying examination. Awards are available for 2, 4 or 5-year programs. This scholarship may be awarded for up to four years of full-time study. Students enrolled in specific five-year degree programs will receive funding for the full duration of their programs. Students registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester will be considered part-time and will be funded on a prorated basis. Applications and supporting documentation must be postmarked by July 16 for the fall semester, by January 4 for the spring semester, and by May 20 for the summer session. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$2,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • 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 Transcript
Contact
Indigenous Education Program Unit
scholarships@hesc.ny.gov
Tel: 518-474-0537
Fax: 518-474-3666 Address Room 1075 EBA
89 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12234