Scholarships

Dr. Roe B. Lewis Scholarship

Five (5) annual scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each are available: four (4) for undergraduate students and one (l) for graduate students. The purposes of the scholarships are to increase the knowledge and awareness of the importance of Tribal agriculture and natural resources and to assist Native American college students with their educational expenses. Deadline for applications have been extended to December 30, 2026.

  • 1. Must be enrolled in Agriculture or Natural Resources at an accredited vocational school, technical school, college or university.

    2. Application must be submitted with the following documents and received by December 30, 2025 (No Exceptions).

    A. Proof of enrollment in a federally recognized band, nation or tribe.

    B. 2.5 or greater grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0 for first year under graduate students; 3.0 or greater for all other applicants. (Must include an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.)

    C. Proof of registration for classes: Full-time student - 12 units; Part-time student - at least 6 units and working in a related field of agriculture or natural resources.

    D. Two (2) written recommendations from teachers, counselors, council persons, etc.(no family members).

    3. Consideration will be given to an applicant who is a member of a band, nation, or tribe that is represented through the “American Indian Organization” membership category of SWIAA.

  • The Scholarship winners will be chosen by the SWIAA Scholarship Selection Committee and will be judged on the above requirements. The scholarships will be awarded at the 38th Annual SWIAA Conference. The successful candidate(s) will be notified of the award and will be requested to make a presentation at the SWIAA Annual Conference.

  • Download and mail or email your application to the following:

    Southwest Indian Agricultural Association, Inc.
    1664 E. Florence Blvd Ste. 4-434
    Casa Grande, Arizona 85122-4779

    Email: swiaainc@gmail.com

  • 2022 Cheyanne Carlisle (Navajo)
    2022 Yasmine Quoriz (Gila River)

    2020 Yasmine Quoriz (Gila River)
    2020 Sara Gurule (Navajo)
    2020 Kristie Kinlicheenie (Navajo)
    2020 Nadira Mitchell (Navajo)
    2020 Alexandra Carlisle (Navajo)

    2019 Ashley Carlisle (Navajo)
    2019 Cheyanne Carlisle (Navajo)

    2018 Sara Gurule (Navajo)
    2018 Yasmine Quoriz (Gila River)

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Mario K. Marks Scholarship

Five (5) annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are available for intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual tribal students. The purposes of the scholarships are to increase the knowledge and awareness of the importance of Indian agriculture and natural resources within lndian country and to highlight exceptional tribal intermediate and high school programs and students in the areas of agriculture and natural resources. Deadline for applications have been extended to December 30, 2026.

    1. Must be in good academic standing with the currently enrolled intermediate and/or high school.

    2. Application must be submitted with the following documents and received by December 30, 2025. (No Exceptions).

      A. Proof of enrollment in a federally recognized band, nation or tribe.

      B. Two (2) written recommendations from teachers, counselors, council persons, etc. (No family members.)

    3. Consideration will be given to groups and individual applicants as members of a band, nation, or tribe that is represented through the "American Indian Organization" membership category of SWIAA.

    4. Funds may be used to cover your costs for hotel and other transportation expenses. Meals/other incidentals are the responsibility of the applicant.

  • The Scholarship winners will be chosen by the SWIAA Scholarship Selection Committee and will be judged on the above requirements. The scholarships will be awarded at the 38th Annual SWIAA Conference. The successful candidate(s) will be notified of the award and will be required to make a presentation at SWIAA 38th Annual Conference (January) or at the Livestock Field Days (TBA).

  • Download and mail or email your application to the following:

    Southwest Indian Agricultural Association, Inc.
    1664 E. Florence Blvd Ste. 4-434
    Casa Grande, Arizona 85122-4779

    Email: swiaainc@gmail.com

  • 2022 Neveah Quiroz (Gila River, Coolidge High School, Coolidge, AZ)

    2019 Neveah Quiroz (Gila River, Coolidge Jr. High School, Coolidge, AZ)

    2017 STAR School (Navajo, Flagstaff, AZ)

    2015 Charisma Quiroz (Gila River Coolidge High School, Coolidge, AZ)

    2014 Gila River Crossing Middle School (Gila River Laveen, AZ)

    2007 Gila River Crossing Middle School (Gila River, Laveen, AZ)

    2007 Baboquivari High School – FFA (Tohono O’odham, Topawa, AZ)

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Past Scholarship Recipients