1 Uranium Blvd. Shiprock NM, 87420 info@navajo.net +1 (505) 210 7070

Scholarship Program

I. Objective

It is the expressed objective of the NECA Scholarship Program that financial aid be provided to deserving Navajo students to assist them in completion of a college education.  We desire these students become productive, contributing members of the Navajo Nation. The awarded scholarship amount is $1,500 per term.

II. Scholarship Recipient Checklist

  • Submit your official e-transcript.
  • Submit a progress letter. The intent is to communicate to the NECA board of directors on things you’ve learned from your classes or projects, any community service, clubs, outreach programs, etc. 
  • Submit transcript and progress letter at the end of your fall and spring term.

III. New Applicants

  • All correspondence will be with the student only.
  • There is no application form (see checklist below paragraph IV).
  • The scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Scholarship is available for construction, engineering, business majors and skilled trade programs.
  • Submit all required documents together (see checklist below paragraph IV) via email, fax, mail, or in person.
  • The NECA board of directors reviews and approves all documents on a quarterly basis.
  • Document submission deadlines are;
    • Fall funding submission dates are 4/1 and 7/1
    • Spring funding submission dates are 10/1 and 1/1
  • Awarded recipients will be notified by email only.
  • There is no summer funding available.

IV. New Applicant Checklist

  • Must be a full-time student, 12 credit hours or more.
  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Submit an enrollment of verification or letter of admission.
  • A financial need analysis (FNA) form filled out by your school.  The school will identify your financial needs. Click here to download.
  • Submit a letter of interest.  Please share your bio, goals, and most importantly your contact information.
  • Submit an official transcript.
  • Submit a copy of your CIB.
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from a school faculty member.

V. Contact

Scholarship Administrator – Derrick Zahne, CFO

Phone: 505-210-7070

Fax: 505-210-7007

Email: Scholarships@navajo.net

Mail: PO Box 969, Shiprock NM, 87420

Physical: 1 Uranium Blvd, Shiprock NM, 87420