The Heritage University Yakama Nation Full Circle Scholarship ensures that Yakama students who meet the qualifying criteria can attend Heritage University and earn their undergraduate degree with no out-of-pocket costs for tuition. The scholarship covers tuition remaining after federal and state grants, scholarships from the Yakama Nation and Bureau of Indian Education, and any other Heritage scholarships are applied. It is renewable each year for up to six years as long as you maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Please email ynhighered@yakama.com or call (509) 865-5121 Ext. 4509 for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 1, 2026 (for Fall 2026)
Application Requirements
- Enrolled member of Yakima Nation.
- First time freshman or transfer student who has not been previously enrolled at Heritage University.
- High school graduate (or will graduate by the start of the student’s first semester).
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 G.P.A., or GED, or high school completion equivalency.
How to Apply
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