Native American Scholarship
North Dakota University System
Up to $2,000 a year for ND residents who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe, awarded on merit (3.5+ GPA) or need (2.0-3.499).
- How much
- Up to $2,000 per year
- Who qualifies
- Enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe
- ND resident; merit tier 3.50+ GPA, need tier 2.0-3.499 with unmet need; at an accredited ND institution or state CTE program.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- When to apply
- Check dates Annual; priority deadline July 15 each year.
- How to apply
- Each year, apply in the ND SAMS Portal (or by fillable paper PDF sent via the NDUS secure drop box or mail) by July 15 for priority
- Include tribal enrollment proof (CIB or tribal ID) and your latest transcript
- Your college completes the needs analysis and residency page
- File the FAFSA for need-based awards
- What you'll need
- state application + FAFSA + transcript + membership
- Last checked
- October 24, 2026, against the official page (ndus.edu) and page 2
The details
Annual application. Merit awards for a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher; need-based awards for 2.0-3.499 with unmet need shown by the FAFSA. Covers accredited clock-hour, certificate, associate, bachelor's, graduate and professional programs at ND institutions, including accredited state career schools. Full-time enrollment is generally required (12 credits undergraduate, 9 graduate); pro-rated awards may be offered for less, none under 3 credits. Funding is limited and awarded by a priority process.
More money from North Dakota
- North Dakota State GrantUp to $1,375 per semester or $917 per quarter (2026-27)
- North Dakota Scholarship$6,000 total: $750 per semester, $500 per quarter, clock-hour term or apprenticeship term
- Dual-Credit Tuition Scholarship$250 (one course), $500 (two), $750 (three or more); one-time
- North Dakota Scholars ProgramFull undergraduate tuition (NDUS rate at 15 credits per semester)
- Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) ProgramNot published (one-time award per degree level)
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