Scholarship Opportunity

Newe Numa Scholarship Foundation Program

Offered by Newe Numa Scholarship Foundation and Nevada Gold Mines

Up to $3,000 per term for eligible Western Shoshone, Goshute, and Paiute students enrolled full-time in accredited college, university, or vocational programs.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Graduate, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Trade School Student

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Fall 2026 Term

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJuly 23, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an enrolled member of one of the eligible Western Shoshone, Goshute, or Paiute tribes or bands listed by the program; or meet the program's non-enrolled descendant, service-area residency, and parental-enrollment alternative.
  • Provide evidence of eligible tribal enrollment or qualifying descent, residency, and parental enrollment.
  • Be a high-school graduate or hold a GED equivalent.
  • Enroll full-time in an eligible accredited college, university, or vocational institution.
  • Carry at least 11 credits per term unless the school officially defines a lower load as full-time.
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and normally remain continuously enrolled.

Requirements

  • Complete the Scholarship America online application.
  • Submit a current transcript or final high-school transcript/GED record.
  • Submit a transcript or class schedule showing the required term enrollment.
  • Submit tribal affiliation documentation.
  • Explain any extended interruption in study through the hardship or good-cause process.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create or access the Scholarship America application profile.
  2. 2Complete every required section of the shared Newe Numa application.
  3. 3Upload academic, enrollment, and tribal documentation.
  4. 4Review the application for missing fields and submit before the term deadline.