Tribal Heritage Scholarship

This scholarship program has been designed to assist in funding American Indian students first bachelor's and master's degrees at Northeastern State University. Those students eligible for the program will receive a non-resident tuition waiver scholarship for 100% of their non-resident tuition. Non-Resident tuition is $322.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $352 for graduate students, in addition to in-state tuition. Students are responsible for paying the in-state portion of their tuition which is $235.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $297.50 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 freshmen, transfer, or graduate student. (students test-optional, alternatively, on probation, or conditionally admitted 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 in which you will upload to the scholarship application

How to Apply? Once students are admitted, a scholarship application will be added to their admission portal to complete. A notification will be sent to the student once it is available.

Application Deadlines: May 1 for the Summer, August 1 for the Fall term and January 1 for the Spring term.

*Optometry and PA Program students 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.

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.