Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Association on American Indian Affairs
Overview
If your application is selected, the scholarship includes a complimentary one-year membership in the Association and access to internship, fellowship, and additional professional development opportunities. The Mugget Scholarship was established after Association members voted to allocate proceeds from their activities to student aid. The award embodies the group’s dedication to teamwork, education, and nurturing the next generation of horticulture professionals across the country.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Association’s scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an enrolled member of your Native Nation—federally recognized or non-federally recognized—and be from the continental United States or Alaska.
- Provide proof of Tribal enrollment (no minimum blood quantum is required). Acceptable documentation includes a copy of your Native Nation ID card or an official enrollment letter from the Nation. You must be directly acknowledged as a citizen or member by your Tribal Nation.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit a current class schedule and an official or unofficial transcript.
- Be attending an accredited institution and pursuing an Associate degree or higher. (The Association will not fund certificate-only programs or seminary studies.)
- Include the essays requested in the application that describe your relationship to your Tribal Nation and your Native Country.