Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship

The Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship (ECS) is an annual award administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This scholarship is meant to aid American Indian students in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. Awards generally range from $1000-$5000 per academic year, but may vary. This scholarship is considered gap-funded as it can cover remaining costs after all other financial aid has been applied. The scholarship is open from March 1 to May 31 annually.
Applicant Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
Reside in the state of Minnesota for priority consideration
Be accepted into an accredited college or university in the state of Minnesota
Be pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or be pursuing a diploma or certificate in a career-specific program
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 if applying as an undergraduate
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 if applying as a graduate
Not be related to a current MDE employee