The Carolee Dodge Francis DreamCatcher Scholarship

This scholarship supports graduate students across the university who are members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Full-time graduate student
  • Member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe

Application Questions

  1. Explain your motivation for choosing your field of study and any challenges you’ve faced in pursuing this path.
  2. What impact do you hope your research will have on your field, industry, or society?
  3. Explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your academic and career goals.
  4. Are you a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe? (Verification of membership may be requested upon award)
  5. CV
  6. Letter of recommendation from advisor or graduate program faculty.

Award
$1,000
Organizations
The Graduate School
Deadline
10/12/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Explain your motivation for choosing your field of study and any challenges you’ve faced in pursuing this path.
  2. What impact do you hope your research will have on your field, industry, or society?
  3. Explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your academic and career goals.
  4. Are you a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe? (Verification of membership may be requested upon award)
  5. Letter of Recommendation 1: Please submit the name and email address of your faculty advisor or another graduate program faculty