A. Native American General Student Scholarship Application

The University of Montana’s Native American Studies Department is dedicated to promoting high academic achievement among Native American students and assisting them with reaching their educational goals. To uphold this objective, scholarships are awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students in various University of Montana-Missoula and Missoula College majors. All Native American students admitted to the University of Montana are encourage to complete this application. To be eligible students must plan on enrolling for the next academic year. Students are required to enroll full-time each semester (12 credits for undergraduates and 9 credits for graduate students). Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average.

To apply, please complete the seven questions attached to this opportunity. You may save your work as you go, and come back to complete the questions and provide the materials requested. Please finalize and submit your application by the deadline: March 15, 2019.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/15/2019
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you ever received one or all of the below named awards? If yes, please check the box next to the award you received:
  2. Are you currently a graduate level student or going to apply next Fall for graduate school?
  3. Please Provide proof of Native American tribal enrollment or descendency by uploading your CIB, Tribal ID card, or other approved sources.
  4. Current College Students: Please upload your transcript that includes Autumn 2018. This copy can be "unofficial." You may get a copy of your transcript through CyberBear. Current High School Students: Please upload an "unofficial" copy of your high school transcript through 2nd quarter or the end of December.
  5. One (1) page, single spaced essay addressing the following topic: In 200-300 words or less, please discuss how you intend to give back to your community after you complete your education. Please be sure to proofread your essay, check for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.
  6. Please provide the name and email address from a non-relative who can comment on your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please make sure you provide an accurate and current email address, and you should request approval from your reference in advance of naming them. An example of a reference could be a Professor, TriO Support Services, Advisor, High School Teacher or Guidance Counselor.
  7. Please provide the name and email address of a non-relative who can comment on your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please make sure you provide an accurate and current email address, and you should request approval from your reference in advance of naming them. An example of a reference could be a Professor, TriO Support Services, Advisor, High School Teacher or Guidance Counselor.
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