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Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Forever Fund Scholarship

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Funding Amount

$5,000 per award (two awards total)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Forever Fund Scholarship

Status: Active for 2026

Geographic Scope: Washington State (applicants must be enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes with interests in Washington State)

Focus Areas:

  • Support for undergraduate and graduate students from federally recognized Tribes

  • Commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and protection of Treaty rights

  • Protection of the natural world

  • Honoring the legacy of Billy Frank Jr.

    • Award Details:

  • Total Awards: Two $5,000 one-time awards (one for male applicant, one for female applicant)

  • Award Announcement Date: March 9, 2026 (Billy Frank Jr. Day)

  • Eligible Uses: Tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and other education-related expenses

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe with interests in Washington State

  • Must provide proof of enrollment: copies of Tribal ID and Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)

  • Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate/Master's student at an accredited institution

  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3

  • Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per academic term

    • Selection Priority:
    Preference given to students who demonstrate:

  • Strong academic performance

  • Leadership experience

  • Commitment to community service and Tribal values

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: pfrank@salmondefense.org

  • Organization: Salmon Defense (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

  • Address: 6700 Martin Way East, Suite 114 | Olympia, WA 98516

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: February 6, 2026

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

    • Required Materials:
    1. Completed scholarship application (available for download from the website)
    2. Proof of tribal enrollment:
    - Copy of Tribal ID
    - Copy of Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
    3. Academic transcripts
    4. Letter of recommendation
    5. Current class schedule
    6. Essay: 500–1000 word response to application prompts

    Application Requirements Notes:

  • All components must be submitted for application to be considered complete

  • Submit by the February 6, 2026 deadline

  • Awards will be announced on March 9, 2026

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    Fields of Work

    native-americanseducation

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