Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students Grant

The Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students, established in honor of the beloved community leader, supports eligible Native American students pursuing higher education. This scholarship, ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 per year for up to four years, is available to enrolled members of several Chippewa bands who have graduated high school or earned a GED. It reflects Mary H. Rice's commitment to education and community enrichment in the Chequamegon Bay area.

The Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students supports higher education. Mary H. Rice, known as the “Queen of Bayfield,” devoted her life to enriching the Chequamegon Bay area through her creativity, generosity, and commitment to community. A former Northland College board member, she championed education, youth programs, senior services, and the arts. Her legacy continues through this scholarship, which reflects her deep love for the region and its people.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be enrolled members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, or Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. They must have graduated from high school or earned a GED and plan to pursue postsecondary education through a certificate, diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree program.