Yakama Nation Higher Education Program

The Yakama Nation Higher Education Program combines the Tribal Scholarship and BIE College Student Assistance Program for enrolled Yakama Nation members attending an accredited college, university, or vocational program. The Tribal Scholarship provides up to $1,500 per year for full-time undergraduates ($3,000 for graduate students), with priority given to enrolled members. Graduating high school seniors can file by May 1 to have their award announced at graduation, or meet the standard July 1 deadline for fall term. A yearly FAFSA and financial needs analysis are required to apply.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation; the affiliated BIE College Student Assistance funding also serves other BIE-eligible Native American descendants at lower priority.

Applying

$1,500/year for full-time undergraduates; $3,000/year for full-time graduate students