Diane Humetewa Scholarship

Eligibility

Diane Humetewa Scholarship, with an application deadline in June, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Ethnicity requirements apply.

Description

The Diane J. Humetewa Scholarship (DHS) is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship for college seniors and students admitted to graduate and professional degree programs related to the field of social justice. The DHS was established to honor Diane J. Humetewa and her accomplishment of becoming the first Native American woman appointed to the Federal Bench. Applicants must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe. Applicants must be enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university and must be fully admitted in a specific degree program of priority to the Hopi Tribe: Juris Doctorate (JD); Master of Laws (LLM); Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD); Bachelor of Science of Social Work (BSW); Master of Social Work (MSW); Criminal Justice; or Public Policy. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a college academic advisor; and two letters of recommendation from personal references. To continue receiving the scholarship after, students must submit verification of 200 hours of public service. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.