Summer Scholarship
Great things happen when you keep going.
Summer is no exception. For undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students taking summer courses to stay on track, catch up, or get ahead.
Opens Feb 15, 2027 Summer 2026
174 days until applications open.
About This Scholarship
Momentum matters. The Summer Scholarship keeps you moving between terms — whether you're making up credits, getting ahead of a heavy fall schedule, or fitting in courses that aren't offered during the regular year. Undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students are all eligible.
Eligibility
- Enrolled member of a U.S. Federally-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation
- Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational degree at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education
- Taking summer courses
- Degree-seeking and making progress toward graduation
A list of priorities can be found below — simply scroll down.
When to Apply
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Annual Cycle
No reference required
- Opens
- February 15
- Deadline
- May 4
Key Facts
- Award Amount
- Up to $2,500
- Renewable
- No, must reapply each summer
- Enrollment
- Full-time or part-time
- Degree Level
- Undergraduate, Graduate, or Vocational
- Disbursement
- One-time, summer term
All applications are submitted through the OASIS portal. The summer cycle is separate from the academic year — make sure you apply during the right window. Deadline closes at 11:59 PM MST.
Priority
Who gets priority?
All eligible applicants are considered, but priority goes to students in these situations:
- Students who will graduate at the end of the Summer academic term
- Students who will graduate at the end of the following Fall academic term
- Students enrolled in a cohort program requiring Summer academic term attendance
- Students who will graduate at the end of the following Spring academic term
- Students who would like to enroll in Summer courses to stay on track to graduate in a timely manner
Apply
The path forward starts here
Seven steps between you and your scholarship. We'll walk you through every one.
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Log In to OASIS
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Create / Update your Profile
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Complete the Eligibility Form / Get Matched
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Apply to Your Matches
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Accept Your Offer
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You Said Yes. Now What?
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Track Your Award
Ready to apply?
Never used OASIS before?
No worries — this short walkthrough covers everything from creating your account to submitting your application. Watch it before you start and you'll breeze through the process.
Alumni Spotlight
Summer didn't slow them down
Meet scholars who used summer terms to accelerate their education — and their futures.
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Aiyana Jackson
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Amaya Pablo
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Caden Belgarde
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Dawson Hess
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Emily Notsinneh
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Eston Barney
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Ferrill Anthony Johnson
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Germaine Jones
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Grace Pardini
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Jimmy Ogden
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Quinn Jacobs
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Racquel Banaszak