Tribal Heritage Scholarship

This scholarship program helps fund American Indian students' first bachelor's and master's degrees at Northeastern State University. Eligible students will receive a non-resident tuition waiver covering 100% of their non-resident tuition. Non-Resident tuition is $334.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $365.25 per credit hour for graduate students, in addition to in-state tuition. Students must pay the in-state portion of their tuition, which is $245.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $309.75 per credit hour for graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must not be a resident of the state of Oklahoma (not admitted as in-state)
2. Must meet regular admission requirements as an incoming freshman, transfer, or graduate student. (Students who are admitted alternatively, on probation, or conditionally are not eligible.)
3. Must enroll full-time (12 hours for undergraduate and at least 6 hours for graduate) at NSU
4. Must possess a tribal citizenship card from a federally recognized tribe, which you will upload to the scholarship application

How to Apply? 

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Application Deadlines:
Summer Deadline: June 1
Fall Deadline: August 1
Spring Deadline: January 1

*Optometry, PA Program, and the new Doctor of Education in Community-Based Leadership programs are not eligible due to differential tuition costs.
*If the program you are currently enrolled in only charges $1 per credit hour for Non-Resident tuition, you are not eligible for Non-Resident tuition waivers.

How to maintain eligibility?

• Undergraduates:
  • Enroll each semester as a full-time student (at least 12 hours during the fall and spring semesters). 
  • Complete at least 24 hours each academic year.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
  • This award is for a maximum of 4 years.
• Graduates: 
  • Enroll in at least 6 hours each semester during the fall and spring semesters. 
  • Complete at least 12 hours each academic year.
  • Maintain successful progress toward the completion of your degree.

Ready for the next step? Apply for admission HERE!

For more information on American Indian programs at NSU, please visit the Center for Tribal Studies webpage.