Presbyterian Church-U.S.A. Native American Education Grants
The Native American Education Grant assists Native American and Alaska natives pursuing full-time post-secondary education. Preference will be given to members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Applicants must be high school graduates or GED recipients, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., and demonstrate financial need.
For Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
Criteria:
- Be a registered member of a federally or state-recognized Native American or Alaska Native tribe
- Be a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States
- Be an undergraduate seeking first degree
- Demonstrate a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate Cost of Attendance with preference to students demonstrating financial need
- Preference in awarding is given to members of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations. Native American students from all faith traditions are encouraged to apply.
While we invite applications from students of all tribal backgrounds, some funds supporting this program are donor restricted to members of the following tribes: Hopi, Pima, Papago, Tohono O’odham, Navajo, Nez Perce, and Eskimo.