JSF is dedicated to creating paths to brighter futures

Through the Indigenous Peoples Program, JSF provides scholarships to Indigenous students who study business or entrepreneurship. The School of Business Administration at FLC has received a grant from JSF to offer scholarships to business majors who qualify for the Native American Tuition Waiver. Funds are limited, and recipients will be selected by a committee based on meeting minimum eligibility criteria plus the quality of documents submitted.

Scholarship criteria for Indigenous students

  • Must be eligible for the Native American Tuition Waiver.
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time business major.
  • Must have obtained Junior or Senior class standing.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Must have a current FAFSA with the Financial Aid Office and demonstrate financial need.
  • Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to become active members of American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL), if they haven't already.
  • Other information that may be considered is academic history, financial aid application, financial situation, and disciplinary records at the institution.

Awards

  • Students with cumulative GPAs above 2.0 and below 3.0 will be eligible to receive $2,000 for the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Students with cumulative GPAs of 3.0 or higher will be eligible to receive $3,000 for the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Juniors can reapply to be considered for their scholarships renewed for their Senior year.
  • Seniors requiring additional time to graduate can reapply to be considered for renewed scholarships.
  • Scholarships are not awarded for summer terms.

Application process

You will be asked to upload the following required documents as a single PDF file within the application form.

Application opens: January 24, 2025
Application deadline: 11:59 pm on February 7, 2025

To apply:

  • Please complete the application form below. (Note: the form will only appear within the January 24 - February 7 application timeframe.)
  • You will be asked to upload the required documents as a single PDF file within the application form.
    • one-page personal statement discussing what motivates you, how you will develop into a business and/or entrepreneurship leader, and your plans after graduation.
    • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.
    • One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or business community member who can speak to your personal qualities and capabilities for success.

Award notifications will be sent shortly after you submit your application. If you have questions, please call 970-903-4881 or email selias@fortlewis.edu.

JSF Scholarship Application Form

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  • Student Information




  • Note: non-business majors are ineligible for this scholarship.

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  • Required Documents

    See list of required documents above. Please upload all required documents as a single PDF file below:
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