Freeport-McMoRan- Native American College Scholarship Grant

The Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship supports enrolled tribal members pursuing higher education. Funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, it offers $3,000 for four-year programs, $1,500 for two-year programs, and $5,000 for graduate studies. Additional funds for trade schools are available, capped at $15,000. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA and engage in the Success Services Program, ensuring academic and career support throughout their educational journey.

This scholarship is funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and administered by Education Forward Arizona. The value of this scholarship is:
$3,000/per semester for students enrolled in a four-year program at a university or tribal college$1,500/per semester for students enrolled in a two-year program at a community college or tribal college$5,000/per semester for students enrolled in a graduate programFor students enrolled at a trade or technical school, the value of this scholarship will be determined by program length, not to exceed $15,000
Program Requirements
Students awarded with a scholarship are also required to participate in the Success Services Program, in partnership with Education Forward Arizona. The participation requirements include:
Participation in advising sessions with a Success Adviser twice per semesterKeeping in constant contact with your Success AdviserSubmit all paperwork, including transcripts, schedules, school changes and other requests by Education Forward Arizona or your Success AdviserRespond to all Education Forward Arizona communication within 48 hoursAttend the Annual Leadership Symposium (if required by your Success Adviser)Attend one Scholar Success Network meeting per semesterFollow the College and Career Success Milestones as presented by your Success Adviser

Eligibility

Be an enrolled member of one of the following tribal communities:Ak-Chin Indian CommunityFort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache TribeGila River Indian CommunityHopi TribeMescalero Apache TribePascua Yaqui TribeSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityTonto Apache TribeYavapai- Apache NationYavapai Prescott Indian TribeZuni PuebloBe attending an accredited community college, tribal college, four-year university, or trade schoolBe a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours or full time as deemed by the institution)Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good current academic standingScholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Scholarship renewal is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing, maintaining full-time enrollment and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.

Ineligibility

Prior receipt of a scholarship does not guarantee a future academic year scholarship.If you are a current Native American Scholarship Program recipient, DO NOT submit an application unless you are now enrolling in a master’s degree.