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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.
Aiyana Jackson · Osage Nation

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

  • 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.

Dawson Hess · Oglala Sioux Tribe

Priority

Who gets priority?

All eligible applicants are considered, but priority goes to students in these situations:

  1. Students who will graduate at the end of the Summer academic term
  2. Students who will graduate at the end of the following Fall academic term
  3. Students enrolled in a cohort program requiring Summer academic term attendance
  4. Students who will graduate at the end of the following Spring academic term
  5. 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.

  1. Log In to OASIS

  2. Create / Update your Profile

  3. Complete the Eligibility Form / Get Matched

  4. Apply to Your Matches

  5. Accept Your Offer

  6. You Said Yes. Now What?

  7. 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.

  • Aiyana Jackson

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Osage Nation

    University of Washington Seattle

  • Amaya Pablo

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Hopi Tribe

    Northern Arizona University

  • Caden Belgarde

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

    Valley City State University

  • Dawson Hess

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Oglala Sioux Tribe

    Fort Lewis College

  • Emily Notsinneh

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Mescalero Apache Tribe

    University of New Mexico Albuquerque

  • Eston Barney

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

    Lewis & Clark College

  • Ferrill Anthony Johnson

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

    Linfield University

  • Germaine Jones

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Navajo Nation

    University of New Mexico Albuquerque

  • Grace Pardini

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes

    University of Washington Seattle

  • Jimmy Ogden

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Cherokee Nation

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  • Quinn Jacobs

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Native Village of Scammon Bay

    University of Washington Seattle

  • Racquel Banaszak

    Summer Cobell Scholar

    Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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