Student Achievement Awards

Support American Indian & Alaskan Native Students by contributing to our Scholarship Fund for our Student Academic Awards

Financial assistance to our American Indian and Alaskan Native students seeking to use their education as a means of service.

American Indian & Alaskan Native students face a unique set of challenges in gaining access to college education and are one of the most underrepresented groups both in college and in the degree-holding population. NWNC is dedicated to improving Native student access to higher education by reducing barriers and providing critical financial support.

All SA2 awards are based on need, community impact, and student success. NWNC affirms the importance of legacy, and is committed to supporting our students through the life of their academic career.

Please Note:

For the 2023-2024 academic year, awards will range from $2,500 – $5,000, and will be determined by NWNC’s Board of Directors. The number of awards vary each year, depending upon available funding. The 2023-2024 Student Academic Award (SA2) will be presented at NWNC’s 18th Annual Gathering this fall. Award recipients must be able to attend NWNC’s Annual Gathering to receive their scholarship award.

Requirements

  • Complete the online application.
  • Official college or high school (if incoming freshman) transcript.
  • Original letter of recommendation from a person other than a family member. A professional associated with your education, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or employment is preferred.
  • Proof of college/university enrollment
  • Photocopy of current driver’s license, or photo id
  • Photocopy of proof of Native identification (must show tribal enrollment number), if applicable, or proof of ancestral heritage. NWNC scholarships award offers a Native preference.

Eligibility

  • Be residents of the state of Oregon, Washington; and/or, Idaho
  • Be currently enrolled and attending an accredited community college, accredited four-year college/university, or post-secondary educational institution in the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington; or, Be currently enrolled and attending a leadership development program or institution or non-traditional learning program based on a well-developed criterion that matches intended outcomes of the SA2 program, in the state of Oregon, Washington, or Oregon; and,
  • Be in good academic standing at their respective institution.

Selection Criteria

  • Selections for the 2022-2023 Student Achievement Awards will be made solely at the discretion of the NWNC Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors. Selection criteria is based upon the student’s demonstration that they are in good academic standing and on track to meet their educational goals, their commitment to their Native community and/or culture, and the thorough completion of application materials.

    Applications are due in full by August 31, 2023. Notification of scholarship award will be made within 30 days post-deadline.

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Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?

With the support of people and organizations like you, NWNC has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to Native students over the past ten years. With an unwavering commitment to continue supporting our American Indian and Alaskan Native students, NWNC is seeking to increase our scholarship fund to better meet the needs of the students we serve.

Leadership Sponsor

$5,000

Named Scholarship, Prominent Logo & Name Recognition
  • Named Student Academic Award to a Native student
  • Prominent recognition as SAA Sponsorship in Annual Gathering event program, event website, NWNC website, and event related electronic newsletter(s)
  • Prominent recognition in the 30 minute Annual Gathering Pre-Show
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