In order to qualify for a Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe higher education scholarship you need to be an enrolled tribal member or first generation descendant.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available at https://www.fafsa.gov – this is FREE application. There are sites that get you to the end then say you have to pay – if that happens, it’s not the right sight. When you apply, be sure to have your tax forms from 2 years prior as that is what they will base their decision on. You can apply before you (or your parents file if you are under 24) complete your tax forms, but you will need to go back into the site ASAP to complete, as I have it on good authority that the sooner you apply the more funding you will be eligible to receive.
The sooner you apply for FAFSA – the more funding you are eligible to receive – DO IT NOW!!!
For Washington State Colleges: www.washboard.org – Complete your profile and they will match grants and scholarships to you!
For students attending other States:
- Applications for the Cobell Scholarship 2024-2025 academic year scholarship are now open! Enrolled members of any federally-recognized tribe who are currently enrolled or thinking of enrolling full-time in an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Undergraduate students may receive up to $5,000 and graduate students may receive up to $12,500 per academic year. Go to https://cobellscholar.org/ for more information or to apply. Applications are due March 31, 2025. Vocational scholarships of up to $5,000 are also available to enrolled members of federally-recognized tribes seeking to earn a vocational certificate or degree. Applications for the vocational scholarship are open year-round. Education department and Library staff are happy to help with applications for this or any other scholarship opportunity in the Library.
More resources
- U.S. Department of Educations: https://studentaid.gov
- Indian Health Services – http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/index.cfm?
- Free Scholarship search: http://www.freschinfo.com
- FastWeb: http://www.fastweb.com/
- Native American College Fund: http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships
- Association on American Indian Affairs: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
- Catching the Dream: www.catchingthedream.org
Native American Scholarships and Grants
https://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html
Ayn Rand Novels Essay Contests:
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests
Watch the Education & Recreation channel on the LEKT Camp Crier app for more opportunities!
Questions or concerns regarding Higher Education contact:
- Jessica Egnew, Education Director
2851 Lower Elwha Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
360.452.8471 Ext. 7425
Jessica.Egnew@elwha.org
Are you ready for college?
Middle to high school to adults returning to college- how to prepare for college: www.knowhowtogo.org
Scholarship Resources!!! Be sure to watch deadlines – all have different due dates!
Guide for applying for scholarships: http://www.finaid.org/
High School Graduates
College Graduates
OPICAC McCambridge Scholarship: For Returning College Students or Peninsula College Klallam Language Course – OPICAC McMambridge Scholarship Application