Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 15, 2026

6 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NAYA Scholarship Fund

Overview: The NAYA Scholarship Fund helps eliminate financial barriers and gives Native students the opportunity to succeed in post-secondary education. The fund provides critical financial assistance for tuition, transportation, books, technology, food, and other educational expenses.

Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon area; serves current and former NAYA program participants

Focus Areas: Post-secondary education and training up to first Bachelor's degree

What They Fund:

  • Tuition

  • Transportation

  • Books

  • Technology

  • Food

  • Other educational support
  • Eligibility:

  • Current or former NAYA program participants

  • Pursuing post-secondary education or training up to their first Bachelor's degree

  • Application window: Opens January 15 at 12:00 AM, closes April 15 at 11:59 PM
  • Contact Information:

  • NAYA Family Center

  • 5135 NE Columbia Boulevard

  • Portland, OR 97218

  • Phone: (503) 288-8177

  • Email: Info@nayapdx.org

  • College and Career Center available for application support

  • College & Career Night available for assistance
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Platform: Submit applications through https://nayapdx.smapply.us

    2. Timeline:
    - Opens: January 15 at 12:00 AM
    - Closes: April 15 at 11:59 PM (automatically)

    3. Support Available:
    - College and Career Center staff can provide application support
    - College & Career Night sessions available for assistance
    - Contact the College and Career Center for help

    4. Application Materials: See platform for specific requirements (detailed narrative questions and materials not specified in provided text)

    5. Note: Applicants are encouraged not to wait until the deadline to apply

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    native-americanseducation

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