Scholarship Intent: The Chief Manuelito Scholarship was established in 1980 to provide scholarship to high achieving Navajo high school graduates.
Criteria:
1) Must be enrolled member of the Navajo Nation with proof of 1/4 or more Navajo Indian Blood quantum on Certificate of Indian Blood.
2) High School graduates must have a minimum ACT composite score and a minimum GPA see website for details and completion of required Navajo language and Navajo Government courses prior to high school graduation date.
3) Must apply every year not a four year scholarship.
4) Attending a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
5) Undergraduates must have completed 24 semester credit hours.
6) If you think you qualify for this scholarship, call or email your agency Financial Aid Counselor. For a list of agencies, go to: www.onnsfa.org/Agencies/OurLocations.aspx
Major: Any
Class Level: HS Seniors; Undergrad: Any; Grad: N/A
Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
Citizenship: Any
GPA: HS GPA: 3.0-3.8; Undergrad GPA: 3.0; Grad GPA: N/A
Contact Person: Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship/Fin Aid
Contact Person title:ONNSFA Ft. Defiance Agency
Street Address: PO Box 1870 Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Phone Number: (866) 254-9913
Extension:
Email: onnsfachinle@navajo-nsn.gov or onnsfacrownpointnm@navajo-nsn.gov or onnsfacentral@navajo-nsn.gov or onnsfashiprock@navajo-nsn.gov or onnsfatubacity@navajo-nsn.gov
Number of Awards: varies
Deadline for the Fall/Spring Terms (Academic Year): June 25
Deadline for the Winter/Spring Term: November 25
