Are you considering higher education? The charges may overwhelm or confound you. The Cobell Scholarship is one of several chances for students to get financial assistance for their academic endeavours.

The Cobell Scholarship helps Native youth pursue postsecondary education. Read this article to figure out how to acquire it!

Cobell Scholarship

Cobell Scholarship | Overview

Cobell Scholarships are merit-based and follow an extensive application and referral process. US Federal Student Aid standards and the policies of individual colleges and universities distribute awards. Continue reading!

These annual, non-renewable scholarships are available to post-secondary students who are enrolled members of US federally-recognized tribes, enrolled in or planning to enrol in full-time, degree-seeking programs at accredited non-profit, public, or private institutions.

The mission of the Cobell Scholars is to provide high-achieving, community-involved Native college students with leadership experience and an empowering scholarship experience that supports their success in higher education.

Cobell Scholarships Benefits

  • Award amount based on demonstrated need: $5,000 to $10,000 for undergraduates and up to $12,000 for graduate students
  • Separate summer research fellowship of $5,000

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at a university
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Heritage: American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other Indigenous peoples of North America
  • Enrolled member of a U.S. federally-recognized tribe
  • Seeking a graduate or professional degree as a full-time student
  • U.S. citizen
  • Demonstrate financial need

Application Process

  • Navigate to the OASIS Portal: OASIS Portal
  • Create and maintain an Applicant Profile with up-to-date contact and institution information.
  • Complete the Eligibility Form to be matched with open scholarship opportunities based on self-reported responses. Contact [email protected] for assistance if no applications are available.
  • Select the ‘Scholarships & Applications’ tab and view all available opportunities. If matched, complete and apply for the relevant scholarships. Applications can be edited until the posted closing date.
  • If selected, an email offer to become a Finalist will be sent beginning no earlier than May 1 each year. Status updates are available in OASIS.
  • Finalists must accept the offer and complete a Post-Acceptance verification process. Upon completion, an official Award Notification will be issued, confirming the recipient as a Cobell Scholar. Declining the offer ends the process.

Application Deadline

  • March

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