Complete the form online and upload all required documents. No account is required. The form will not save your progress; therefore, you must have all required documents prior to starting the application. The Scholarship Selection Committee will review and rank applicants who completely address each section.

• Your name, email, permanent mailing address, and phone number

• Award category, school you are currently enrolled in or applied/accepted to, major category, declared major, expected graduation date, and school you will attend in fall 2026

Essay discussing the following three (3) questions, be as specific as possible:

• Academic interest in Forestry, Wildland Fire Management, and/or Natural Resources

• Commitment to education, community, and your culture

• Financial need

Resume

Three (3) letters of reference on letterhead, signed, and dated. If no letterhead is available through the reference’s organization, they should create their own. Digital and electronic signature accepted. The letter must be dated within the last six months. Open any sealed documents, if applicable. Reference letters are not accepted directly from referrals.

Evidence of validated enrollment or descendant enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Alaska Native Corp., as established by the U.S. Government. Proof of parent enrollment or birth certificate is NOT accepted; applicant must submit a copy of the applicant’s enrollment.

• Accepted documents include a copy of applicant’s enrollment card or descendant card, front and back;

• Or completed BIA Form 4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment

Transcripts and GPA: ALL students must include unofficial or official transcripts.

• High school students must provide a college acceptance letter and class schedule to verify before a check is released.

• College students must provide proof of their declared major and current class schedule.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA): ALL students must complete the FASFA and the Submission Summary. If it has not been completed, include last year’s report.