Indigenous Thinkers

The University of Arizona-Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Partnership is designed to address the national need for academically prepared Native Americans who can help spur economic development in their communities and reservations and occupy leadership positions in colleges and universities, government and the corporate world.

The University of Arizona is a research extensive institution, recognized as one of the top 20 institutions in the United States. It is ranked 14th by the National Science Foundation in research expenditures. The university is one of few institutions in the country that houses the Colleges of Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and a Cancer Center in the same campus, providing exciting opportunities for research and learning.

The University of Arizona has a strong track record of enrolling and graduating Native American students at the baccalaureate, master's and doctural level. Approximately 600 undergraduates and 200 graduate and professional Native American students attend the University of Arizona. It ranks among the top 5 universities in conferring Ph.D.'s to Native Americans.

• $30,000 for Master's students ($15,000 / year)

• $36,000 for Ph.D. students (total amount for degree program)
• In-state and out-of-state tuition (Fall and Spring only)
• Individual health insurance (Fall, Spring and Summer)
• Faculty Mentoring
• Academic support service
• Limited travel for family emergencies and ceremonies
• Cultural and social support through the American Indian Graduate Center

Stipends can be supplemented by teaching or research assistantships, tribal funds, and other scholarships.