Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship – application available September 1 to January 10 each year: 

• The ECDWY Fellowship is designed to support:
  • Enrolled members of U.S. Federally-recognized Tribes. A dropdown list of U.S. Federally-recognized tribes is provided in the system; and,
  • Engaged in the doctoral dissertation writing process between June and May of each upcoming academic year; and, 
  • Scholars who are within 12 months of completing their dissertation; and,
  • scholars attending a nonprofit public or private *institution.

*Note – a dropdown list of eligible institutions is provided in the system.

• Applicants should review all instructions and embedded videos throughout OASIS to ensure a full understanding of each step.
• Applicants will complete a multistep process once in the OASIS portal:
  • Profile – collects demographic information used to communicate with applicants and scholars. 
    • Carefully read the Acknowledgements and Authorizations before initialing
    • This information can be updated as needed by the user; then,
  • Eligibility – collects educational information needed to match applicants with the appropriate application(s); then,
  • ECDWY Fellowship for individuals who
    • Are engaged in the writing and completion of their doctoral dissertation during the months of June through May, each year  

*Note that we cannot provide funding for second degrees at the same level

• An academic reference is required.
• We are seeking highly engaged leaders who exhibit strength in academics.
• Review all Frequently Asked Questions regarding selection and awarding.

Read profiles of ECDWY Fellows Here 

Direct all application questions to fellowships@cobellscholar.org