Tewaaraton Native American Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
2 winners
Eligibility
Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
High school seniors of Haudenosaunee heritage (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, or Tuscarora) who play lacrosse may apply for the Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American Scholarship. One male and one female student are selected each year on academic achievement, athletic performance, leadership, and lacrosse involvement.
Each recipient receives scholarship support paid directly to their college over the first two years of enrollment. Submit an essay on what lacrosse has taught you, along with a transcript and recommendations.
The award honors lacrosse's Native American roots and is judged by Tewaaraton Foundation board members, coaches, and Native community leaders.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Essay on what lacrosse has taught the applicant
- Transcript
- Recommendations
- Essay must be between 750 and 1,000 words, typed and single-spaced
- Two letters of recommendation (sent directly to the foundation)
- Official high school transcript
- Head-and-shoulders photograph (no group photos)
- List of 3-4 media contacts (school/local/tribal newspapers or newsletters)
- One male and one female student are selected annually based on academic achievement, athletic performance, leadership, and lacrosse involvement.
- Scholarship support is paid directly to the recipient's college over the first two years of enrollment.