Apply for the Intertribal Timber Council's Natural Resources Scholarships for Native American and Alaskan Native Students

Dates: October 24, 2023 8:00am to January 26, 2024 5:00pm

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) currently has two scholarship opportunities for Native American and Alaskan Native students whose area of study or research is related to natural resources. 

Native American Natural Resource Research Scholarship

• Deadline: December 1, 2023, 5:00pm PST
• Who can apply: Native American and Alaskan Native graduate school students who are planning or currently conducting Tribally relevant research on a natural resource issue.
• Awards: Up to $5,000

The 2023 Native American Natural Resource Research Scholarship is a partnership between ITC and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) Research and Development.

For application requirements and other details regarding the scholarship, view the 2023 ITC-FS Native American Natural Resource Research Scholarship PDF file on the ITC’s Scholarships page.

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

• Deadline: January 26, 2024, 5:00pm PST
• Who can apply: Native Americans and Alaska Natives currently enrolled or with plans to enroll in college or graduate school for natural resources. Preference is given to students whose area of study directly involves the management of forest resources.
• Awards:
  • Graduating high school seniors - $2,000
  • College students - $2,500
  • Graduate students and graduating college seniors applying to or accepted into graduate school - $2,500

For application requirements and other details regarding the scholarship, view the 2024 Truman D. Picard Scholarship and Picard Scholarship FAQs PDF files on the ITC’s Scholarships page.

About the Intertribal Timber Council

Established in 1976, the ITC is a nonprofit nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of importance to Native American communities.

The ITC works cooperatively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), private industry, and academia to explore issues and identify practical strategies and initiatives to promote social, economic and ecological values while protecting and utilizing forests, soil, water, and wildlife.

Learn more about the ITC on their About Us page.

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