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Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships

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Funding Amount

$10,000 per recipient ($5,000 per year for two years)

Deadline

April 30, 2026

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Grant Type

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Overview

Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships

Funder: USA Lacrosse Foundation Inc / Tewaaraton Foundation

Program Type: Scholarships for Native American high school seniors

Award Amount: $10,000 for education ($5,000 for first year, $5,000 for second year in college)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • High school seniors

  • Must be of Haudenosaunee descent

  • Enrolled in a secondary school

  • Represent the highest ideals of sportsmanship

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Academic achievement

  • Athletic performance

  • Factors that demonstrate ambition and potential to succeed

  • What applicants have learned from playing lacrosse that prepared them for future success

    • Award Details:

  • Two recipients annually: one male and one female

  • $10,000 total per recipient ($5,000 per year for first two years of college)

  • Recipients and families invited to attend the Tewaaraton Award Ceremony where award is presented by USA Lacrosse

    • Background:
    Established in 2006 to honor the game's Native American roots by investing in the next generation of leaders. Recognizes high school seniors for academic achievement and lacrosse excellence.

    Contact: USA Lacrosse Foundation Inc, Maryland, US

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit the Tewaaraton Foundation website
    2. Complete the application process hosted on the Tewaaraton Foundation website
    3. Applicants must demonstrate:
    - Academic achievement
    - Athletic performance in lacrosse
    - Sportsmanship ideals
    - Future success potential

    Deadline: April 30 (annually)

    Note: Application process hosted on Tewaaraton Foundation website

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