Native American Scholarship
Boise State is committed to increasing educational access for all students. The university has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to offer a scholarship to students who are members of one of Idaho’s five federally-recognized Native American Tribes.
Eligible students will only pay activity fees with no additional per-credit cost. This scholarship is for tuition only. Other institutional, program and/or class fees still apply.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Native American Scholarship, you must:
-  Be a member of one of Idaho’s five federally-recognized tribes: Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Paiute, Kootenai, and Coeur d’Alene.
- Be a degree-seeking student and eligible to enroll in Boise State courses.
Not an Idaho Resident?
Boise State also offers a non-resident scholarship for up to ten members of the original Boise Valley inhabitants. This includes registered members of the following tribes: Burns Paiute of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Oregon, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone of Nevada, Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of Nevada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are members of any federally recognized tribe eligible for this scholarship?
Currently, only members of Idaho’s Five Tribes are eligible. Those Tribes are: Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, and Shoshone-Paiute.
Do I have to provide documentation of membership?
Yes. You must provide a copy of your tribal membership.
Will I automatically receive this Scholarship if I am a member of one of Idaho’s five Tribes?
New students apply for this scholarship during the admissions application process. You will be asked to provide documentation of membership. If you are a current student, you must complete an Application for the Boise State University Native American Scholarship and submit the required documentation.
Once I have completed the application, must I complete the application each semester/year?
No, you do not need to complete the Application for the Scholarship each semester.
Can I apply for the scholarship at any time?
To be eligible, you must have completed the scholarship application and been approved no later than the 10th day in the semester in which you’re applying.
Can I receive this scholarship if I am enrolled part-time?
You may be enrolled part-time or full-time. You must be degree-seeking.
Can I use the Scholarship for any program?
Boise State has some Alternative Fee programs and these are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
Is this scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students?
This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
How much will I have to pay after the scholarship is applied?
This scholarship reduces your tuition to $0 per credit. You are responsible for all other fees.
Am I still eligible for other Boise State Scholarships?
Yes.
I am a non-resident student. Am I eligible for the Native American Scholarship?
Boise State now offers a new non-resident scholarship (for up to ten members per semester) of the original Boise Valley inhabitants. This includes registered members of the following tribes: Burns Paiute of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Oregon, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone of Nevada, Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of Nevada. Â Click here to apply for the non-resident scholarship.