American Indian Scholarship

The prestigious American Indian Scholarship is designed to encourage and support American Indian students interested in pursuing STEM degrees and continuing their education beyond their current enrollment in community college. To assist students in their goals, the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium offers five scholarships, each worth $2,500, to American Indian students at five tribal colleges in North Dakota: United Tribes Technical College, Sitting Bull Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Turtle Mountain Community College, and Cankdeska Cikana Community College.

Funding

• $2,500 per scholarship

Eligibility

The student:

• must be enrolled at United Tribes Technical College, Sitting Bull Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Turtle Mountain Community College, or Cankdeska Cikana Community College
• must be a U.S. Citizen
• must be in good academic standing
• must be pursuing a STEM or STEM Education degree

Nursing majors are ineligible for NDSGC scholarships, per NASA rules and regulations.

See NDSGC homepage for general eligibility and funding details.

Deadlines

• Varies by institution

How to Apply

In addition to one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, students must fill out and turn in the application form to the Office of Financial Aid at their respective institution. Students are highly encouraged to contact their institution's Financial Aid Office for guidance.

Past Funding Recipients