Scholarship Value

The Cobell Scholarship offers awards up to $25,000, catering to different aspects of a student’s academic journey. While the scholarship amount varies across the different opportunities offered (academic year, summer, research fellowship, and vocational training), each scholarship aims to significantly offset the financial burden of higher education for Native American students.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Cobell Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled members of a US Federally Recognized Tribe.
  • Be enrolled in full-time study at an accredited institution.
  • Have a strong academic record, with a recommended minimum CGPA of 3.5 for graduate and professional students, 3.25 for undergraduate students, and 2.0 for vocational students.
  • Fulfill specific requirements for the scholarship category they are applying for, including the completion of a degree from any public or private institute.

Application Instructions

Applicants interested in the Cobell Scholarship must follow these steps:

  1. Create a Profile: Visit the OASIS Portal to create a profile, providing all required personal and academic information. Your profile can be updated at any time during the application process.
  2. Complete the Eligibility Form: Before applying, complete the Eligibility Form on OASIS to match with open scholarship opportunities.
  3. Submit Your Application: View all available opportunities in the Scholarships & Applications section and submit your application for the Cobell Scholarship.
  4. Finalist Selection and Acceptance: Selected finalists will receive an email offer, which they must accept to complete the Post-Acceptance process.
  5. Official Award Notification: Once the FINALIST file is complete, an official Award Notification will be sent out.

Deadlines

  • Academic Year Opportunity: Opens December 15, 2023, Closes March 31, 2024
  • Summer Opportunity: Opens February 15, Closes May 4, 2024
  • Elouise Cobell Summer Research Fellowship: Opens September 1, Closes January 10, 2024
  • Vocational Opportunity: Open year-round until funds are depleted