Minnesota Indian Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students who:

Are one-fourth or more American Indian ancestry OR an enrolled member or citizen of a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Canadian First Nation
Are a Minnesota resident
Apply for other existing state and federal scholarship and grant programs
Enroll at least ¾ time as an undergraduate OR ½ time as a graduate student in an education program leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree at an accredited postsecondary institution in Minnesota
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Are not in default on a federal or state student loan or, if in default, have regained eligibility for federal or state student aid
Qualify for either a Pell or State Grant and demonstrate financial need as an undergraduate student OR demonstrate financial need as a graduate student.

The annual award amount is up to $4,000 per academic year for undergraduate students and up to $6,000 per academic year for graduate students.

• Students enrolled in two-year degree, certificate, or diploma programs are limited to 3 annual awards or the equivalent.
• Students enrolled in four-year degree programs are limited to 5 annual awards or the equivalent.
• Students enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs are limited to 5 annual awards or the equivalent.

An annual award may include one eligible summer term, which will count towards the equivalent annual maximums.

Students may receive up to 10 annual awards or the equivalent in a lifetime (5 awards at undergraduate level + 5 awards at graduate level).

Students may receive the scholarship for only one degree per educational level and one terminal graduate degree.