Summer Scholarship

Great things happen when you keep going.

Summer is no exception. For undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students taking summer courses to stay on track, catch up, or get ahead.

Now Open

Summer 2026

Due 05/04/2026

Aiyana Jackson, Cobell Scholar
Aiyana Jackson · Osage Nation
Dawson Hess, Cobell Summer Scholar
Dawson Hess · Oglala Sioux Tribe

About This Scholarship

Momentum matters. The Summer Scholarship keeps you moving between terms — whether you're making up credits, getting ahead of a heavy fall schedule, or fitting in courses that aren't offered during the regular year. Undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students are all eligible.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled member of a U.S. Federally-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation
  • Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational degree at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education
  • Taking summer courses
  • Degree-seeking and making progress toward graduation

When to Apply

  • Annual Cycle

    No reference required

    Opens
    February 15
    Deadline
    May 4

Key Facts

Award Amount
Up to $2,500
Renewable
No, must reapply each summer
Enrollment
Full-time or part-time
Degree Level
Undergraduate, Graduate, or Vocational
Disbursement
One-time, summer term

All applications are submitted through the OASIS portal. The summer cycle is separate from the academic year — make sure you apply during the right window. Deadline closes at 11:59 PM MST.

Priority

Who gets priority?

All eligible applicants are considered, but priority goes to students in these situations:

  1. Students who need summer courses to graduate by the end of the summer term

  2. Students who need summer courses to graduate by the end of the fall term

  3. Students in a cohort required by their program to attend summer classes

  4. Students who, because of family or career obligations, can only attend full-time courses in the summer (for example, teachers or members of certain academic cohorts)

  5. Students enrolled in unpaid internship academic credit hours required for graduation

  6. Students needing required courses that are only offered during the summer term

Apply

The path forward starts here

Seven steps between you and your scholarship. We'll walk you through every one.

  1. Log In to OASIS

  2. Create / Update your Profile

  3. Complete the Eligibility Form / Get Matched

  4. Apply to Your Matches

  5. Accept Your Offer

  6. You Said Yes. Now What?

  7. Track Your Award

See the full application process

Ready to apply?

Apply on OASIS

Never used OASIS before?

No worries — this short walkthrough covers everything from creating your account to submitting your application. Watch it before you start and you'll breeze through the process.

Watch the OASIS Tutorial

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