Yakama Nation Higher Education awards scholarships and grants to students enrolled with the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Students must be pursuing a college degree at a regionally accredited institution.

Tribal Scholarship Varies ($667 to $1,000)

BIE Grant for Unmet Need ($700, must have FNA, see #5 below).

SUMMER Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an enrolled member of Yakama Nation.
2. Must be a student in good standing.
3. Must indicate the NEED for continuing study through summer term.
4. Meet the minimum Cumulative GPA for the following
   • College Freshman/Sophomore/Juniors/Seniors 2.0 GPA
   • Graduate/Doctoral/Professional 3.0 GPA
5. Applicants must have a completed Financial Needs Analysis on file for Summer 2025 to be eligible for Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant ($700), no exceptions to policy. If the FNA is not uploaded with the application, the program will not award the $700.

Deadline for Summer Application Set by Yakama Tribal Council Resolution T-111-13

• May 1, 2025 for Summer - COMPETITIVE (45 scholarships awarded).

If you miss the deadline of MAY 1, your application will be denied. 

     Applications may be considered for PRE-COLLEGE with a student monthly stipend under the following conditions:

• Pre-College - High School students attending summer academic camps at college or Universities
• Pre-College - Students signing up for Yakama Nation Forestry, Wildlife, or Fisheries summer programs.
• Pre-College - Students attending Heritage University taking summer Bridge.
• Pre-College - Students enrolled in only courses below 100 level.