NAYA Family Center Scholarship Program

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to current or college-bound students, who have or are currently participating in NAYA Family Center programming, are current based on demonstrated academic and non-academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to family and/or community. 

Scholarships Available

NAYA General Scholarship

The NAYA General Scholarship provides awards to current and former NAYA participants who are pursuing post-secondary education and training at a non-profit, accredited, higher education institution or registered apprenticeship program.  Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria of the NAYA Family Center Scholarship Program. 

Dorothy Ackerman Scholarship

The Dorothy Ackerman Scholarship honors a legacy of service, leadership, and dedication to strengthening communities through education, health, and civic engagement.

Applicants must be pursuing a major in Community Development, Community Health, or Political Science, and must meet all other eligibility criteria of the NAYA Family Center Scholarship Program.

KIMIWA Scholarship

This scholarship provides awards to current and former NAYA participants who are pursuing post-secondary education.  Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria of the NAYA Family Center Scholarship Program.

Applications open: Annually, January 15th at 12:00 AM PST 

Application closes: Annually, April 15th 11:59 PM PST

Number of Awards: Varies

Amount of Awards: Varies based on funding and demonstrated need

How to Apply

Please register to create an account. 

If the application is open, you will be prompted to take an eligibility quiz to determine if you qualify to apply to our scholarship.

Questions?

Please contact us via email: scholarships@nayapdx.org

Allow 3 business days for a response.