Vocational Scholarship – application available June 1 to May 15 year-round each year until funds are exhausted: 

• The Vocational Cobell Scholarship 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,
  • Pursuing a diploma, certificate, or (Associate of Applied Science) AAS degree (or equivalent) while attending a nonprofit public or private *institution; or,
  • Pursuing an associate of arts (AA) degree (also known as a 2-year degree) leading to certification in a trade (not ‘general’ studies) while attending a nonprofit public or private *institution. 

For full information regarding trade programs visit http://www.acteonline.org/ 

*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,
  • Vocational Scholarship – for individuals who
    • recently completed high school; or,
    • high school equivalency programs; and,
    • have interest in a vocation or trade *not yet earned a similar certification, diploma, or degree level. 

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

• We are seeking highly engaged leaders who exhibit strength in academics.
• Review all Frequently Asked Questions regarding selection and awarding.
• Direct all application questions to scholarships@cobellscholar.org