Grand Traverse Band Higher Education Scholarship

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians' Higher Education Program funds enrolled Band members pursuing a degree at a Michigan public college or university, with per-credit-hour awards capped at $9,600/year (college undergraduates), $12,000/year (university undergraduates), or $10,800/year (graduate students). A separate Adult Vocational Training track, open to Band members 18 and older, funds accredited Michigan vocational and training programs by clock hour, up to $12,000/year. The program also helps students apply the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver; contact the Higher Education Specialist in Traverse City for guidelines, applications, and checklists.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be an enrolled member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Applying

Higher Education (degree-seeking): $200/credit hr for college undergrads (max $9,600/yr) or $250/credit hr for university undergrads (max $12,000/yr); $600/credit hr for grad students (max $10,800/yr). Adult Vocational Training (18+): $10/clock hr (max $12,000/yr) plus up to $500/yr for licensing/certification fees.