Higher Education & Vocational Training

Facilitate tribal members’ enrollment in and completion of college or adult vocational training through educational, financial, social support assistance. Provide higher education information and assistance to tribal members contemplating on continuing their education. Provide CTUIR Tribal scholarship for tribal members.

REQUIRED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL:

Before you start your scholarship application, please gather all required application packet material outlined below.

To assist you in the process, we’ve created an Application Guidance resource that outlines what to collect and how to prepare a complete application packet. Additional help documentation for completing the scholarship application include How to Save Download and Email PDF Attachments as well as the Student Needs Assessment Form.

The applicant’s status (new or returning) will determine the required documents for their application packet. See the list below for details:

For the new applicant:

1. 1. FAFSA Submission Summary
   2. Official Transcript
   3. Financial Award Information
   4. Student Enrollment Verification (see note below)
   5. Proof of acceptance/admission (see note below)
   6. Degree Audit (see note below)
   7. Verify CTUIR Tribal Affiliation
   8. (1) Letter of Recommendation (see note below)
   9. Personal Statement
   10. Proof of High School Graduation OR General Education Equivalency

For a returning applicant:

1. 1. FAFSA Submission Summary
   2. Official Transcript
   3. Financial Award Information
   4. Student Enrollment Verification (see note below)
   5. Proof of acceptance/admission (see note below)
   6. Degree Audit (see note below)
   7. Verify CTUIR Tribal Affiliation

Scholarship Funding Cycle Deadlines:

The Confederated Tribes will not accept or consider late submissions or incomplete applications. Applicants who submit incomplete application packets will receive (1) incomplete notice, after which they are responsible for ensuring a fully complete application is submitted. Eligible applications received after the final funding cycle deadline will automatically be considered and may receive funding during the next funding cycle within the academic year. The applicant is responsible for initiating the award process during the next funding cycle.

Funding Cycles:

The Confederated Tribes recognize standard academic calendars and classify them as Term/Quarter, Semester/Trimester, or Training Session. Scholarship funding is distributed according to the awardee's academic calendar. Funding cycles are Fall, Winter, and Spring.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES
	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Fall Term/Semester	1st Friday in June	1st Friday in August
Winter Term/Spring Semester	1st Friday in October	1st Friday in December
Spring Term	1st Friday in December	1st Friday in February

 

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Student Success Resources:

Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has a variety of webinars throughout the year for students and parents. These webinars provide up-to-date information about Oregon grant programs, scholarships, financial aid application assistance, and support via live Q&A. Webinars are available at no cost. For some but not all of the opportunities listed below, registration is required to receive an event link and reminder email. Additional information can be found at Webinars | Oregon Student Aid.

What is the Oregon Scholarship Application (OSAC)?

Current or future Oregon students apply here for grants and scholarships, get help completing financial aid applications, and learn about preparing for college, training, and careers. The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion administers financial aid and college and career access programs for the State of Oregon.

• Apply for the OSAC.
  • The Oregon Tribal Student Grant (OTSG) is included in your OSAC application.
• View the 2025-26 OSAC Scholarship Catalog.

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Other funding opportunities:

• American Indian College Fund
• Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Scholarship