SKC is very proud to offer our students a number of institutional and non-institutional scholarship opportunities. Scholarships can be based on financial need, merit or other criteria. Scholarships include American Indian College Fund, SKC Foundation and SKC Employees, among others. These scholarships are to honor and promote academic excellence among its present and potential students. Scholarship amounts vary depending on available funds.
Please contact SKC Foundation with any questions regarding both internal and external scholarship opportunities. Workshops to complete SKC internal applications will be hosted quarterly. Make sure you are subscribed to the SKC Student Bulletin to receive scholarship announcements and workshop dates. SKC is grateful to the many donors who provide scholarship assistance to the students at SKC! All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships!
Please stop in and visit with us to inquire about new scholarship opportunities on a frequent basis!
Internal Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the following scholarships, you must meet these eligibility requirements in addition to those shown specifically for each scholarship:
- Full-time student (at least 12 credits) at Salish Kootenai College.
- Must not be on Financial Aid Suspension.
- Must have a financial need of at least $500 (as determined on your Financial Aid Needs Analysis).
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 (unless otherwise indicated)
- Minimum cumulative GPA’s must be based on your most recent transcript (college or high school).
SKC Scholarship Applications
Apply for internal Salish Kootenai College scholarships today.
Native American College Scholarships
The following scholarships are among the most frequently applied for scholarships for Native American students.
CSKT Higher Ed Scholarship Application Packet
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council want to support tribal members to gain post-secondary education and training to realize their potential with meaningful employment. Find out how the CSKT Tribe can assist you through the financial resources their scholarship may offer.
Other Scholarship Links
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search - Scholarship search engine that matches you up with scholarships you may be eligible for based on your answers to questions they ask.
www.fastweb.com - Fastweb is another scholarship search engine that matches students to scholarships based on strengths, interests, and skills. Click on the link and join for free.
www.myscholly.com - Use Access Code: RHM2017 - This app, which was featured on a past episode of "Shark Tank", uses an adaptive matching engine to link students with scholarships for which they qualify in seconds.
www.scholarships.com - Free College Scholarship & Grant Search
www.salliemae.com - Sallie Mae is a student loan processor but they include a scholarship search tab on their page as well.
www.collegeboard.com - A college prep site that can assist with scholarship searches, college planning, college searches, major and career searches.
www.college-scholarships.com - Provides links to more than 70 free, online scholarship search sites listing thousands of scholarships.
Montana Career Information Systems -
https://mtcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html
MCIS is an excellent tool to utilize in determining your future educational and career goals. You can explore different institutions to attend, assess your interests and majors, build resumes, and explore financial aid. Sign up to create your own portfolio. Scholarship searches are also available. Username: skcollege Password: plan7ing
Montana Tribal Education Scholarship Info
MT Tribe
Deadline(s)
Contact People
Phone #
Mailing Address
Application
Submit
MT Tribe
Blackfeet
Deadline(s)
1st: March 1st
2nd: June 30th
Contact People
Deanna Lazyboy
Phone #
(406) 338-7539
(406) 338-7521 ext. 2281 or 2280
deanna.lazyboy@blackfeetnation.com
Mailing Address
#9 Old Person Road Browning, MT 59417
Application
Request application through email at deanna.lazyboy@blackfeetnation.com
Submit
1. Print application, fill in information, scan and email back.
2. Mail in
3. Drop off at main tribal office (east side) A security guard will meet you at entrance.
MT Tribe
CSKT
Deadline(s)
1st: May 1st
2nd: August 1st
Contact People
Miranda Burland
Phone #
(406) 675-2700 ext. 1074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855
Application
http://www.cskteducation.org/higher-education/higher-ed-scholarship
Submit
1. Submit online
2. Print application, fill in information, scan and email back.
3. Anything submitted via fax with not be accepted.
MT Tribe
Crow
Deadline(s)
Not available at this time
Contact People
Gary Dawes- Education Coordinator
Loretta Threeirons
Phone #
(406) 679-1102
gary.dawes@crow-nsn.gov
loretta.threeirons@crow-nsn.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 250 Crow Agency, MT 59022
Application
Will be available in April 2021.
Contact Loretta for application
Submit
MT Tribe
Fort Belknap
Deadline(s)
June 25, 2021
Contact People
Ramona Messerly
Phone #
(406) 353-2466
Mailing Address
Fort Belknap 477 Higher Education Program
656 Agency Main Street Harlem, MT 59526
Application
https://ftbelknap.org/forms%2Fdocuments
Submit
1. Print application, fill in information, scan, and email back.
2. Mail in
MT Tribe
N. Cheyenne
Deadline(s)
Fall: Dec. 1st
Winter/Spring: Oct. 1st
Summer: April 1st
Contact People
Darlene Hamilton
Phone #
(406) 477-6770
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 128 Lame Deer, MT 59043
Application
http://www.cheyennenation.com/TribalEd.html
Submit
1. Print application, fill in information, mail in.
2. For time sensitive situations email documents to Darlene.
MT Tribe
Rocky Boy
Deadline(s)
1st: March 31
2nd: June 30
Contact People
Helen Windy Boy
Clarice Morsette
Phone #
406-395-4875 ext. 273
406-395-4875 ext. 266
scc.hep.avt@gmail.com
cmorsette@stonechild.edu
Mailing Address
Application
http://www.sccprogramsonline.com/
Submit
1. Submit application online
MT Tribe
Ft. Peck
Deadline(s)
Contact your tribe for more information.
Contact People
http://www.fortpecktribes.org/education.html
Phone #
Mailing Address
Application
Submit
MT Tribe
Little Shell
Deadline(s)
Contact your tribe for more information.
Contact People
http://montanalittleshelltribe.org
Phone #
Mailing Address
Application
Submit
Apply now and enjoy a unique educational experience that blends Western academic knowledge with Native American perspectives and practices. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Join a supportive community that values cultural diversity and academic excellence, and prepare for a successful career and leadership role in your community. Apply today and start your journey towards a brighter future at SKC!