Cayuga Nation Financial Aid Assistance for Education Scholarship

The Cayuga Nation Financial Aid Assistance for Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Cayuga Nation who are interested in attending college. Cayuga Nation citizens or children of enrolled Cayuga Nation fathers who are seeing a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree are welcome to apply. The Cayuga Nation supports educational opportunities for its citizens through financial aid assistance available exclusively to eligible Cayuga Nation citizens or children of enrolled fathers. The program provides up to five awards per semester, each valued at a maximum of $2,000. Tribal enrollment and financial need are key criteria for selection. These awards are open to Cayuga Nation citizens nationwide, and students are encouraged to seek additional nation resources for funding support. Upcoming deadlines: July 15 for Fall Semester; January 15 for Spring Semester. No deadline for adult vocational applicants. Required documentation includes: completed application, letter of acceptance from an accredited educational institution, transcripts (minimum GPA 2.5), diploma and/or GED certificate, certification of enrollment from the Cayuga Nation Office (or certification for children of enrolled Cayuga Nation Fathers), tuition billing statement, and details of other financial aid resources. Mail applications to: Cayuga Nation, Attention: Gerald Jimerson, P.O. Box 803, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Phone: 315-568-0750.