• Complete the online application
• Official college or high school (if incoming freshman) transcript
• Original letter of recommendation from a person other than a family member. A professional associated with your education, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or employment is preferred.
• Proof of college/university enrollment
• Photocopy of current driver’s license, or photo id
• Photocopy of proof of Native American identification (must show tribal enrollment number), if applicable, or proof of ancestral heritage. ONAC scholarships award offers a Native American preference.

1. Be residents of the state of Oregon, Washington; and/or, Idaho
2. Be currently enrolled and attending an accredited community college, accredited four-year college/university, or post-secondary educational institution in the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington; or, Be currently enrolled and attending a leadership development program or institution or non-traditional learning program based on a well-developed criterion that matches intended outcomes of the SA2 program, in the state of Oregon, Washington, or Oregon; and,
3. Be in good academic standing at their respective institution.

Selections for the 2022-2023 Student Achievement Awards will be made solely at the discretion of the ONAC Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors. Selection criteria is based upon the student’s demonstration that they are in good academic standing and on track to meet their educational goals, their commitment to their Native community and/or culture, and the thorough completion of application materials.  

Applications are due in full by August 31, 2022. Notification of scholarship award will be made within 30 days post-deadline.