Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be an enrolled member of the Crow Nation (Apsaalooke)

• Be a proficient Apsaalooke language speaker

• Be actively involved in Crow cultural activities

• Be accepted for admission to a college or university for Fall 2026 (high school seniors) or currently enrolled in a college or university (current college students)

 • Participate in a personal interview with the Crow Nation Language Club of Billings

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit:

• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, community member, or cultural or language leader

• A personal statement on Apsaalooke language and cultural involvement

• Proof of college acceptance for Fall 2026 (high school seniors) or proof of current college enrollment (college students) 

Application Period

Applications open February 17, 2026.
All application materials must be submitted no later than April 30, 2026.

*Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

If you have questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact: crow.speakers@gmail.com