Tewaaraton Native American Scholarship

Award Amount: $10,000 for education — $5,000 for each of the first and second years in college

Number of Recipients: 2 annually (1 male and 1 female)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be of Haudenosaunee descent
• Enrolled in a secondary school (high school seniors)
• Represent the highest ideals of sportsmanship
• Selection based on:
  • Academic achievement
  • Athletic performance
  • Ambition and potential to succeed
  • What they have learned from playing lacrosse that prepares them for future success

Award Ceremony:

• Male and female recipients and their families are invited to attend the Tewaaraton Award Ceremony
• Award is presented by USA Lacrosse

Geographic Scope: United States

Background:
Established in 2006 to honor the game's Native American roots and invest in the next generation of leaders from Native American communities. The scholarship annually recognizes one Native American male and one Native American female high school senior for academic achievement and lacrosse excellence.

How to Apply

1. Application Process: Hosted on the Tewaaraton Foundation website (not USA Lacrosse website)
2. Click 'Start the Process' to access the Tewaaraton Foundation application portal
3. Deadline: Verify current deadline on Tewaaraton Foundation website (Note: Text references April 30, 2021 as a past deadline)

Note: Applicants should check the Tewaaraton Foundation website directly for current application deadlines and requirements as USA Lacrosse page references an outdated deadline.