General scholarships are awarded in two cycles each year. The deadlines are June 30 (for Fall terms) and Dec. 31 (for Winter and Spring terms). Awards typically range from $250 to $1,000, depending upon need and merit.
Applicants are eligible for three awards as undergraduate students and three awards as graduate students.
Applicants studying to become a K-12 teacher are eligible for an additional $250 to their scholarship. (Limited to one student per application cycle.) This special award is made in memory of Sandy Franks, a longtime supporter and leader of the Title VI Program in the LAUSD.
You can download your application here. After you have completed it, you can send it as an attachment to AISF.SoCal@gmail.com.
The following items are required for your application:
- Completed Application
- Three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should address your involvement with an American Indian community.
- Proof of enrollment at a college or university in Southern California.
- Your most recent transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Proof of tribal enrollment or descent
- One-page essay discussing your accomplishments, the challenges you may have faced, and your ambitions for the future.
