Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Forever Fund Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000 per award (two awards total)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes with interests in Washington State)
Other 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
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Overview
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:
- Completed scholarship application (available for download from the website)
- Proof of tribal enrollment:
- Copy of Tribal ID
- Copy of Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Current class schedule
- 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
What Salmon Defense actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $29K
- Median grant
- $29K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Olympia, WA.
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Fields of Work
- Native americans
- Education
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