The Lenape Scholarship at New York University honors the Lenape people, whose ancestral lands are home to the university’s founding campus. This scholarship was created to offer New York residents with Native American heritage the opportunity to pay for their education at one of the country's finest educational institutions.
Scholarship Details
- Administered by New York University in recognition of the Lenape people and their lands
- Awards scholarships to students who engage with or contribute to Native American culture and communities
- Preference given to applicants who self-certify as members of the Lenape tribal nation
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate active participation in or engagement with Native American culture and communities
- Preference provided to students who identify as members of the Lenape tribal nation (self-certification accepted)
- Open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants at New York University
- Selection based on cultural involvement and contribution rather than tribal enrollment status
Application Process
- Apply for admission to New York University through the standard application process
- Indicate interest in the Lenape Scholarship within the application or financial aid materials if prompted
- Provide a statement or documentation describing your participation in Native American culture and community engagement
- Self-certify Lenape tribal affiliation if applicable
In honor of the Lenape people and their lands on which New York University was founded, the Lenape Scholarship will be awarded to applicants with a demonstrated participation in or engagement with Native American culture and communities regardless of tribal membership. Preference will be given to members of the Lenape tribal nation, which students may self-certify.
