Team Member Dependent Scholarship Fund

• Must be a dependent of a current team member from one of the following Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and San Manuel, or Bear Springs Hotel.
• Team members must be current and active employees, as well as have completed 90 days of active employment.
• Applicants must be 26 or younger as of September 1 in the application year. For example, those applying in 2026 must be no older than 26 on September 1, 2026.
• Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must have a minimum of 20 volunteer/community service hours.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED by June 30 of the application year. For example, those applying in 2026 must have a high school diploma or GED by June 30, 2026.
• Must not be a prior recipient of this scholarship fund within the last 24 months.
• Priority is given to Native American applicants and those with demonstrated financial need.

1. Who is eligible to apply for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (YSMN) Team Member Dependent Scholarship?
   Dependents of employees are eligible to apply to the YSMN Team Member Dependent Scholarship (employees are not eligible).  Child must be a high school graduating senior during the current year the scholarship is offered or a current college student.

2. How does my child apply for the YSMN Team Member Dependent Scholarship?
   The application is available through the YSMN Workday site and the Inland Empire Community Foundation website.
3. Will my child be notified that their scholarship application has been received?
   Yes, they will receive an email notification confirming their application submission.
4. What happens after my child’s application is received?
   The application is reviewed to ensure all the required documents have been submitted.  Applications that are missing required documents will be disqualified.  Please be sure to use the checklist before submitting.
5. How will my child be notified if they have received the scholarship?
   They will be contacted via the email provided on the application (child’s email address). Please make sure it’s not your child’s high school email address (i.e. jondoe@riversideunifiedschooldistrict.org) or a parent’s email address.   Also, please ensure your child checks their Spam Folder as sometimes emails land there as well.
6. If my child is awarded the scholarship, how do they claim it?
   They will need to submit the recipient Form, check the “Accept” box, and provide proof of enrollment (i.e. class schedule, housing deposit if staying on campus, tuition payment). They will receive the recipient form with the award notification email.
7. Is the YSMN Team Member Dependent Scholarship Renewable?
   If awarded the YSMN Scholarship, you must wait 24 months before reapplying (i.e. if your child was awarded in 2023, they are eligible to apply in 2025).
8. Will the YSMN Scholarship be sent to my child or the institution?
   The scholarship award will be sent directly to the college/university. Once the payment has been sent to your child’s institution, proof of funds sent will be emailed to your student. It is recommended after this step to follow-up directly with the institution’s financial aid office for any updates on the payment reflecting on the child’s account.
9. What can the scholarship award be used towards?
   Tuition, on-campus housing, fees, books, educational expenses.
10. Are all the award amounts the same?
    No.  Award amounts vary based on financial need and meeting all the eligibility requirements.
11. If my child is not awarded the YSMN Scholarship, how will they be notified?
    They will be notified via the email provided on the application.
12. How will Financial Aid disburse my scholarship award?
    The financial aid office may disburse your check in one lump sum for the fall semester or they may split your scholarship award into two semesters—fall and spring.  If you need your total award to be disbursed in one lump sum for a specific semester, please indicate that need on your recipient form. For any changes to the disbursement schedule after payment has been sent to the Institution, please follow-up directly with the financial aid office.
13. Does my child need to pay back the YSMN Scholarship?
    No, this scholarship is free and does not require any payments from the student or parent.
14. How long does it take to process the scholarship award once submitted?
    Please allow 7 to 10 business days for process after your child has returned the required documents to claim their award (see question 6). IECF will do their best to adhere to this process.
15. What is IECF’s preferred mode of communication?
    IECF staff would like to work directly with the student regarding the scholarship.
16. If my child has a question regarding the application, who do they contact?
    Please feel free to contact Denisha Shackelford at dshackelford@iegives.org

2026 Guidelines