UAIC Native American Scholarship Program
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
Location
California
Education level
Undergraduate
Grades
GPA 3+
About this scholarship
Native American students enrolled at least half-time in an approved post-secondary program who live in Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sacramento, or El Dorado counties in California may apply. Applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA and proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or proof of ancestry.
Award amounts vary. Apply through the United Auburn Indian Community scholarship portal with an official transcript, a recommendation letter, and a two-page personal essay. The program is offered by the United Auburn Indian Community (Miwok and Maidu), based at the historic Auburn Rancheria in Auburn, California.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Official transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or advisor
- Proof of federally recognized tribe enrollment or proof of ancestry/lineal descent
- Two-page personal essay
- Personal photograph
- Copy of official transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or advisor
- Proof of Native American Indian heritage (BIA federally recognized tribe enrollment, tribal ID card, OR proof of lineal descent)
- Personal photograph
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0+ preferred)
- Enrolled in at least three units at an approved post-secondary institution
- Reside in or be from Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sacramento, or El Dorado County (CA)
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026