Northern Arapaho Endowed Scholarship

The Northern Arapaho Endowed Scholarship was established in 2023 through a combined $50,000 investment from the Northern Arapaho Tribe through the Northern Arapaho Business Council and CU Denver.

This scholarship was created to increase college attendance, persistence, and graduation among members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming. It also honors the connection between CU Denver and the original homelands of the Northern Arapaho people by supporting students who intend to use their education in service to their Tribe and community.

The scholarship supports eligible CU Denver students who are enrolled members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and who demonstrate a commitment to education, service, and giving back to the Northern Arapaho people.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Northern Arapaho Endowed Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Tribal Enrollment

• Applicants must be currently enrolled members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming.
• Applicants may be asked to provide documentation confirming current enrollment with the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

CU Denver Enrollment

Applicants must be currently enrolled at the CU Denver downtown campus and enrolled at least part-time (UGRD: 6+ credits. GRAD: 3+ credits).

Service and Community Commitment

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to service, community involvement, and the well-being of American Indian communities, with particular attention to their connection to the Northern Arapaho people.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Service to American Indian organizations, communities, or programs
• Involvement with Northern Arapaho community priorities, initiatives, or cultural practices
• Leadership, mentorship, advocacy, or activism
• Academic, professional, or personal goals connected to improving the lives of Northern Arapaho people
• Plans to use their CU Denver education in service to the Tribe, the Wind River Indian Reservation, or broader Indigenous communities

Application

Applicants should be prepared to submit:

• Documentation confirming enrollment with the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming
• A personal statement describing their ties to the Northern Arapaho people and how they plan to use their education to give back to the Tribe
• Responses to the scholarship application questions listed below

Preparation for the Application

Students should be prepared to respond to the following prompts:

1. Community, Service, and Educational Goals

Please describe your community involvement, service, educational goals, and career goals. In your response, you may share how your connection to the Northern Arapaho people, your values, lived experiences, or community responsibilities have shaped your educational journey and future plans.

You may consider including:

• Your involvement with the Northern Arapaho community, American Indian communities, organizations, cultural practices, or community-based work
• Service, leadership, activism, advocacy, or mentorship experience
• Your academic and career goals
• How your education connects to your responsibilities, values, or hopes for the Northern Arapaho people

2. Giving Back to the Northern Arapaho People

Please describe how you plan to use your CU Denver education to give back to the Northern Arapaho people. You may consider discussing how your education, career goals, service, or leadership may contribute to the economic, social, cultural, educational, or overall well-being of the Northern Arapaho people, the Wind River Indian Reservation, or future generations.

Scholarship Continuation

Awardees must maintain good academic standing and successfully complete the part-time or full-time coursework in which they were enrolled during the semester awarded.

The Northern Arapaho Endowed Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Students must reapply each academic year.

Apply

Applications open:

• Fall term: August 1
• Spring term: January 1

Deadlines:

• Fall term: December 1
• Spring term: May 1

Questions?

Please contact [email protected] for more information about the Northern Arapaho Endowed Scholarship.