Scholarships 🌱

Application Requirements

A Tribal citizen or descendant, applicable to requirements of one of the scholarships.
Intention to attend an institution of post-secondary education, full time, for the fall term of 2025.
Complete application including all Items 1-5 (see below) sent to Scholarship Committee representative either by electronic or post mail.
- Post Mail – One packet containing Items must be postmarked by May 14th, 2025, and sent to ATTN: Scholarships, L.I.G.H.T. Foundation, P.O. Box 186, Elmer City WA 99124
- Electronic Mail – One email containing Items in PDF format must be submitted by 6pm PST on May 14th, 2025, to j.marchand2045@gmail.com, subject line reading: ATTN: Scholarships
- Online Application
Selection will be based on the completed application and will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Advisory Committee.

Proof of Tribal Identification, Certification of Indian Blood, or descendancy, applicable to one of the scholarships (see above), and contact information of certifying Tribal government.
Two letters of recommendation, one from a leader of their community and one from an individual knowledgeable about traditional plants and/or Tribal knowledge's.
Personal resume (between 300-500 words), prepared by the applicant.
Proof of High School GPA of at least 2.5 GPA (i.e. diploma and transcript required) and contact information of certifying high school.
A letter response (between 400-600 words) completing the Section below, as appropriate:

Why are you interested in conserving native plants and traditional foods in your community?
What cultural activities have you participated in which utilize Indigenous knowledge's and traditional food practices?
How does your intended area of study have connection to the areas of traditional food and plants conservation, education, or research?
How do you see yourself being able to utilize your area of study to benefit your community once finished with your academics?