Spokane Tribe Education Department mission statement:
“The Spokane Tribe’s general mission is to protect and maintain culture, values, and resources, for the present generation and generations yet unborn, by encouraging Spokane Tribal members to further their education.”
Spokane Tribe Education Department objectives:
To support the Spokane Tribe’s commitment to education, the Tribe’s objectives in regard to education is to provide financial assistance and student services to eligible Spokane Tribal Members who wish to further their education by attending institutions of higher learning or vocational training, and to acknowledge college level students based on academic achievement. The Spokane Tribe Education Department consists of the Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training, General Education Development (GED), and Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Programs.
Please contact the local school district in regard to K-12th grade information as the local school district is separate from the Spokane Tribe Education Department and is not a Tribal Program.
For Youth Services specific to employment and training, please check spokanetribe.com for an overview of Spokane Tribal Programs or stoi-tanf.com for information regarding Youth Employment and Training as the STOI Education Department does not oversee Youth and Adult E&T.
Programs within the Spokane Tribe Education Department:
Request a new student application or a returning student application
2022-2023 Higher Education Applications
Priority deadlines:
Fall Quarter/Semester – June 6, 2022
Winter Quarter/Spring Semester – November 1, 2022
Spring Quarter – January 4, 2023
Scholarship Links
- Cobell Scholarship
- Theresa A. Mike Scholarship
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Graduate Center
- UNCF
- Niche
- Eastern Washington University Scholarships
- University of Idaho Tribal Excellence Scholarship
- University of Washington Scholarships
- Washington State University Scholarships
- Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation Scholarships
- WIGA Scholarship
- Northwest Indian Housing Association Youth Scholarship (509)-818-1457 at Spokane Indian Housing Authority can provide a letter of support as well.
- Guide to FAFSA and Financial Aid
- American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- GSBA Scholarship Fund
- Intertribal Timber Council
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- College Success Foundation
- Association for Learning Environments Pacific Northwest
- Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
- Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
- SILSA Youth Scholarship Program
- Rita Lowe Scholarship
- U.S Bank Student Scholarship
- Washington Apple Education Foundation
- Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
- WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship
- Washington Counties Scholarship Fund
- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
- Washington State PTA Scholarship
- Washington State School Retirees Association
- Washington Wine industry Foundation
- The WashBoard Scholarship Match
- Fastweb
College Links
- Spokane Community College
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Washington State University
- Eastern Washington University
- Whitworth University
- University of Washington
- Western Washington University
- List of colleges in WA State
- Lewis-Clark State College
- University of Idaho
- Haskell Indian Nations University
- Evergreen State College, masters in Public Admin
- & more!
Contact: Aly Peone
Education Program Manager
PO BOX 358 – Wellpinit, WA 99404
Office: 509 458 8005
Email: aly.peone@spokanetribe.com
Office hours 8:00 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
*Tribal & Federal holidays we will also be closed for. Early closures due to road conditions, weather, etc., that the Tribe closes for we will also be closed for*.
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/stoieducation
Please do not submit personal information to the Facebook page. This is merely meant for dates and deadlines and scholarship information not to inquire about application, status, etc.
Contact: Mariah Stearns
Education Outreach Coordinator
PO BOX 358 – Wellpinit, WA 99404
Office: 509 458 8009
Email: mariah.stearns@spokanetribe.com
Office hours 8:00 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
*Tribal & Federal holidays we will also be closed for. Early closures due to road conditions, weather, etc., that the Tribe closes for we will also be closed for*.
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/stoieducation
Please do not submit personal information to the Facebook page. This is merely meant for dates and deadlines and scholarship information not to inquire about application, status, etc.
Contact: Kelsea Brown
Education Data Coordinator
PO BOX 358 – Wellpinit, WA 99404
Office: 509 458 8009
Email: kelsea.brown@spokanetribe.com
Office hours 8:00 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
*Tribal & Federal holidays we will also be closed for. Early closures due to road conditions, weather, etc., that the Tribe closes for we will also be closed for*.
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/stoieducation
Please do not submit personal information to the Facebook page. This is merely meant for dates and deadlines and scholarship information not to inquire about application, status, etc.
The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.
