Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship

Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship Fund

Information:
Established in 2019, The Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship Fund was born out of the longstanding traditions, values, and vision of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians – who have demonstrated their commitment to education and economic development, time and time again. Today, their impact is expanded through the Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship, which provides greatly needed support to Native students across the state of California.

The Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship Fund is open to most enrolled California tribal members.

Up to $20,000 is available each year to students seeking vocational, associates or bachelors degrees at any accredited, nonprofit college, university or vocational program.

Eligibility:
• Enrolled in a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited, non-profit college or university.
• Full-time enrollment.
• Registered as an enrolled member of an eligible California tribe listed on website.

Application:
• Completed Application
• Current Photo
• Copy of document that verifies you are an enrolled tribal member. If you are applying as a descendant upload copies of birth certificates and enrollment information that proves the descendancy.
• If you are a non-Native student applying to a tribal college please upload a copy of your student ID card or your driver’s license/Sate ID.

To learn more about this scholarship and the application process please visit their website at https://collegefund.org/students/wiaasal-great-oak-future-leaders-pechanga-scholarship-fund/ or click on the Visit button below.

Award: Varies
Deadline: May 31, 2021