Cobell Scholarship



Administered by Indigenous Education Inc., this scholarship for the academic year 2019-20 is awarded to tribally enrolled American Indian and Alaska Native students. Students must have a competitive GPA and plan to attend college full time at a public or private nonprofit institution. Finalists are selected on merit, leadership, and community engagement, but all final awards are based on financial need.

Learn more and apply. Application deadline: March 31, 2019

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