About this scholarship
The Native Nations Scholarship is a access & opportunity scholarship worth $2,500/year, awarded to students who add to the diversity of experience and background on campus, based on the application essay and, where relevant, documented eligibility.
Renewable for up to 4 years beyond the first, for a maximum of 5 years total.
Who is eligible
This award is open to students who are enrolled members or descendants of a federally or state-recognized tribal nation. Meeting the description here does not guarantee an award — funding is limited and awards are made from among eligible applicants each cycle.
How to apply
Apply through the general scholarship application on MyPorter; one required essay responds to a prompt specific to the award, and a single application can be considered for several matching scholarships at once.
Deadline: February 1. Save your essay draft outside MyPorter before you submit, in case you want to reuse or adapt it for another scholarship with a similar prompt.
Renewal
Renewal requires continued full-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and — for most of these awards — one check-in each year with the sponsoring office.
Common questions
Can I apply for this and other scholarships at the same time? Yes. Most Porter scholarships can be combined with each other and with need-based aid, though total gift aid cannot exceed your cost of attendance; the financial-aid office adjusts automatically if a combination goes over.
What happens if my GPA drops below the renewal threshold for one term? Most Porter scholarships give a one-term warning before an award is paused, rather than cancelling it immediately — check your specific award letter, since terms vary.
Does this scholarship reduce my loan eligibility? It reduces need-based aid only if, combined with everything else, it would put your total aid over your cost of attendance; ask financial aid to check your specific package.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. The Native Nations Scholarship, its donor, amount, and every deadline on this page are invented; nothing here is a scholarship you can actually apply for.