Scholarship Application

Lakota Friends Circle Education Program

Scholarship Fund Program Guidelines

Lakota Friends Circle (LFC) is dedicated to providing financial assistance through our Education Program to Native American youth in areas that we serve, who have the desire to earn a college degree or learn a trade skill.  Many students can get grants for tuition through programs provided by the Tribe or the BIA, but lack the resources to purchase books or special equipment for their classes.

We will provide a maximum grant of $1,000 per year for books and/or equipment for the student’s program, based on their needs.  We will not discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.  Board members and donors of LFC , or the family members of any of these are not eligible for a grant.

Criteria and Eligibility

  • Applicants must be Native American from either Pine Ridge, Rosebud, or Yankton Sioux reservations in south Dakota.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must have at least a 2.0 or “C” grade point average.
  • Applicants must have proof of acceptance to a two or four-year college or trade school.
  • Applicants must have the funding for tuition (through a scholarship or grant)
  • Applicants may not be related to any board members or donors of Lakota Friends Circle.

General Instructions

  • Deadline for scholarship applications is August 30 for the Fall semester and December 15 for  the Spring semester.
  • Please type or print legibly
  • Refer to the “Required Documents” list for additional documents needed to process your application.
  • If you have any questions about the application, please email cbinnington@gmail.com.
  • You will be notified by email about the status of your application.

Lakota Friends Circle Education Program

Scholarship Application

  1. Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________ Email: ________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________

  1. What year did/will you receive a high school diploma or GED? _________________________

High School Name or GED County: _______________________________________________

City: ___________________________________      State: _______________

  1. I will be attending the following school in the Fall: ____ Spring: ____ of 20_____

Name of College/Trade School: ___________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Program/Field of Study: ________________________________ Length of Program: _________

I will enter school as a Freshman: _____ Sophomore: ______ Junior: ______ Senior: ______

  1. Is this your first time applying for assistance from LFC?  Yes: _____ No: _____

How much are you applying for? ____________________

Will you be a full-time student? Yes: _____ No: ______   If No, how many hours? __________

Will you live on campus?  Yes: _____ No: _____  

If No, where will you live?   _____________________________________________________

How will you get to class?  ______________________________________________________

  1. List other financial assistance you will receive per semester/quarter on a separate sheet of paper.  This should include personal finance (job, savings, etc.), other scholarships or grants, or any other, including family assistance.
  1.  How did you hear about LFC? _________________________________________________________
  1.  Personal Essay – On a separate sheet of paper tell us about yourself, why you chose your career path, and your short and long-term goals for the future.  Explain why you need our help.
  1.  Personal reference from someone you have known for at least 2 years.

Required Documents

  • Completed and signed application
  • College or trade school letter of acceptance
  • Personal Reference
  • Personal Essay about yourself and your goals
  • School record from college/trade school for the last semester attended, if reapplying for additional help
  • List of other financial assistance

CERTIFICATION:  I certify that all information I have provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  I agree that if chosen for a scholarship, a picture of me at school will be provided to LFC.  This may be used to promote their scholarship program.  I agree to give proof of the information on this application if requested.  I give permission to the selection committee to review the information on this form, my transcripts, and any other supporting documentation submitted as part of this application.  I give permission for the selection committee to contact high school and/or college officials for additional academic information.  I agree to provide LFC with an update after each semester.

If chosen for a scholarship award, I agree to provide proof of GPA to the committee at each semester/quarter break in order for the committee to determine future eligibility.

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Once you have printed out the application and completed it , please send your application and all required documents to:

Janet Schnurlein

Secretary, Lakota Friends Circle

613 S 250 West

Hebron, IN 46341