SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TEAM MEMBER DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) established a scholarship fund with the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) for the benefit of the dependents of SMBMI team members. The Team Member Dependent Scholarship Fund was established to help dependent children pursue a higher education because the Tribe believes in the power of education to create a pathway to a better future.

Opens: Monday, February 19, 2024
Extended Closing Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

Eligibility

Dependent children of team members of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Bear Springs Hotel. Team members must be current and active employees, as well as have completed 90 days of active employment.

Applicants up to 26 years old as of April 26, 2024, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have:

• A minimum 2.5 GPA
• A minimum of 20 volunteer/community service hours
• Graduated/will graduate from high school or obtain a GED certificate before June 30 of the 2024/2025 academic year

Note: Native American applicants and those with demonstrated financial need will receive priority.

To learn more and apply, click on the links below:

Scholarship Guidelines and Instructions
Scholarship Application Form
Scholarship Fund Announcement Memo

Submit the application packet via email to: SMBMI@iegives.org

Contact us:

For more information about the scholarship, contact Denisha Shackelford at dshackelford@iegives.org.