## About the Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA), established in 1922, is one of the oldest nonprofit advocacy organizations dedicated to the sovereignty, culture, and well-being of Native American people. The AAIA scholarship program supports Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing higher education to help build Indigenous communities and leadership. ### Award Details - **Amount**: $1,500 – $3,500 per year - **Application Deadline**: May 31 annually (for following fall and spring semesters) - **Application Portal**: indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html ### Eligibility Requirements - Proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy from a federally recognized tribe - Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university - High school senior or current college student - U.S. citizen or enrolled tribal member - Minimum GPA requirements (varies by specific scholarship) - Demonstrated financial need ### Types of Scholarships AAIA manages several scholarship funds: - **Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship** — For students from specific tribal nations - **AAIA General Scholarship** — Open to all enrolled Native American students - **Elisabeth Horn Scholarship** — For specific regions - **Various tribe-specific scholarships** — Named awards for particular tribal communities ### AAIA's Mission AAIA advocates for the civil, human, and cultural rights of Native people and supports programs that strengthen tribal sovereignty and community development.