Center for American Indian Studies Tribal Leadership Grant

Tuition and cultural fellowship funding enrolled tribal members studying Lakota language, tribal law, and indigenous community resource planning.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 2.5/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA
English language proficiency: English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Tribal enrollment verification and 500-word essay on tribal community service
Recommendation letters: One tribal community reference letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 annual scholarship award
Application fee: None
Tuition / joining costs: Credited directly towards tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Black Hills State University (BHSU) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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