NECA Scholarship

I. Objective

It is the expressed objective of the NECA Scholarship Program that financial aid be provided to deserving Navajo students to assist them in completion of a college education.  We desire these students become productive, contributing members of the Navajo Nation. The awarded scholarship amount is $1,500 per term.

II. Scholarship Recipient Checklist

• Submit your official e-transcript.
• Submit a progress letter. The intent is to communicate to the NECA board of directors on things you’ve learned from your classes or projects, any community service, clubs, outreach programs, etc.
• Submit transcript and progress letter at the end of your fall and spring term.

III. New Applicants

• All correspondence will be with the student only.
• There is no application form (see checklist below paragraph IV).
• The scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Scholarship is available for construction, engineering, business majors and skilled trade programs.
• Submit all required documents together (see checklist below paragraph IV) via email, fax, mail, or in person.
• The NECA board of directors reviews and approves all documents on a quarterly basis.
• Document submission deadlines are;
  • Fall funding submission dates are 4/1 and 7/1
  • Spring funding submission dates are 10/1 and 1/1
• Awarded recipients will be notified by email only.
• There is no summer funding available.

IV. New Applicant Checklist

• Must be a full-time student, 12 credit hours or more.
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Submit an enrollment of verification or letter of admission.
• A financial need analysis (FNA) form filled out by your school.  The school will identify your financial needs.
• Submit a letter of interest.  Please share your bio, goals, and most importantly your contact information.
• Submit an official transcript.
• Submit a copy of your CIB.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a school faculty member.