Native American Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Northern New Mexico, US

Purpose

Supporting Indigenous students pursuing associate degrees and/or certificates at Santa Fe Community College

Background

• MOU Signed: 2018/2019 with tribal and pueblo leaders
• Goal: Recruit and support Native American students
• Vision: Eventually provide complete tuition and fees waiver for Indigenous students
• Philosophy: Based on Indigenous values of reciprocity and community good

Eligible Tribal Nations and Pueblos

• Cochiti Pueblo
• Hopi Tribe
• Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo
• Jemez Pueblo
• Nambe Pueblo
• Navajo Nation
• Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo
• Picuris Pueblo
• Pojoaque Pueblo
• San Felipe Pueblo
• San Ildefonso Pueblo
• Santa Clara Pueblo
• Tesuque Pueblo
• Zuni Pueblo

Contact Information

• Address: SFCC Foundation, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508
• Phone: (505) 428-1000
• Email: info@sfcc.edu
• Website: https://foundation.sfcc.edu

Additional Notes

• SFCC is an equal opportunity/ADA-compliant institution
• Program inspired by Indigenous values of sharing and community
• Quote from Regis Pecos, Board Member and Co-Director of Leadership Institute, emphasizing reciprocity and community benefit

How to Apply

1. Visit the SFCC Foundation website: https://foundation.sfcc.edu
2. Navigate to "Apply for a Scholarship"
3. Complete the scholarship application
4. Indicate tribal or pueblo affiliation from eligible list

Note: Detailed application requirements and specific submission materials are not provided in the available content. Contact the foundation directly for complete application details.