Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship

• The scholarship program is established for the further educational advancement of aspiring Native American students with priority given to those of Sioux heritage.
• Scholarships are only offered to Sophomore, Junior and Seniors. You must have at least 24 credit hours or more to qualify for the scholarship.
• Scholarships are open to accredited post-high school training (four year, two year, and vocational institutions).
• Scholarships are for any approved course of study.
• Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarships will be limited to a maximum of $1,000.00 per school term/semester (summer sessions are ineligible) per student selected.
• Dakota Indian Foundation only funds Fall & Spring semesters.
• The Dakota Indian Foundation shall determine the number and amount of available scholarships.
• Recipients will be expected to find suitable employment for personal expenses.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be or have been graduated from an accredited high school, have a GED, or have post high school training credit.
• Student applicant must take 12 or more credit hours per semester, and pass 12 the credits with a minimum of 2.0 GPA per term that is funded by Dakota Indian Foundation.
• Students are required to complete a scholarship application, submit a copy of most recent official academic transcript, a copy of your tribal registration, a current photograph of yourself, and a recommendation, as well as a personal statement.
• Applicants may mail the applications or fax at (605) 234-5858. If applications are faxed, please send original in the mail.

APPLICANT CAN REAPPLY BY SENDING A LETTER OR NOTE AND A COPY OF THEIR SEMESTER GRADES. APPLICATION PROCESS

• Each student applying for the scholarship will complete the application form. All information on the form will be considered confidential.
• The application form will consist of information dealing with the student's academic record in addition to financial information of the student and parents (if applicable). Each student will also be required to list any financial assistance already received for their education.
• Application deadlines are: August 1st for the Fall term/semester and January 15th for the Spring term/semester.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Eligible applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Trustees. Scholarship awards will be based on recommendations, demonstrated academic achievement, ability to complete selected programs, priority of selected programs, and availability of scholarship funding.
• All applicants will be notified by mail as to the outcome of their applications.
• If you have any questions, please call (605) 234-5472.
• Dakota Indian Foundation fax number is (605) 234-5858.

Incomplete applications will not be processed!

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