Washoe Scholarships

The Washoe Tribe administers three very different scholarships. You may request further information and applications regarding scholarship opportunities from the receptionist at Tribal Headquarters. Additionally, the Washoe Tribe Education Department will soon provide this information in electronic format.

The three scholarships currently available are: 

        Higher Education

                Source: BIA

                Target Audience: A.A., B.A., or B.S.

                Income Guidelines: Low Income

                Application Due Dates:  August 1 and December 1. 

                Please click here for more information  

        Adult Vocational

                Source: BIA

                Target Audience: Certificate/License

                Income Guidelines: Low Income

                Application Due Dates: Open Entry (First Come, First Serve)

                Please click here for more information

        Incentive

                Source: General Fund

                Target Audience: Full Time H.Ed with “B” or better

                Income Guidelines: Income does not matter

                Application Due Dates: September 15 and January 30

                Please click here for more information

It is important to realize that both of the BIA grants require the student to seek all other sources of funding before BIA scholarships are awarded. This means that the student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which generates a student aid report and tells whether you are considered low income. You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or get help from someone at your high school or college. Your college financial aid officer will help you complete the FAFSA and many other scholarship packets available for that particular school.

All of these Tribal scholarships are post high school. In other words, the student must show high school completion before they qualify for this money. These scholarships are awarded only to Washoe Tribal enrolled members who meet all scholarship qualifications.

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