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Navajo Preparatory School has several different types of scholarships available for students. Each scholarship has its own application process and deadlines set forth each year. Please use the links below to apply for each scholarship.

Náátsʼiilid (Rainbow) Scholarship Fund

The Nááts’iilid Scholarship Fund was established by founding Head of School Betty Ojaye to support Navajo Prep’s mission of developing Yideeską́ą́góó Naat’áanii – Leaders Now and into the Future. The Nááts’iilid Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to selected graduating seniors to support their transition to their freshman year of college. 45% of Navajo Prep staff donate to this scholarship throughout the school year. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 that directly supports a Navajo Prep student as they transition to college.

Náátsʼiilid (Rainbow) Scholarship Fund

Board of Trustees Scholarships

The Board of Trustees recognizes outstanding achievement by approving Scholarships of
Excellence to graduating seniors each year:

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship awarded to the Class Valedictorian in the amount of $1,500.

  • William Tso Memorial Scholarship awarded to the Class salutatorian in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship was established in honor of the first Board President of Navajo Preparatory School in 1991. As a member of the Navajo Nation Education Committee, the late Mr. Tso championed key legislation to secure the land and property for the school.

  • Ernesteen Bates Memorial Scholarship awarded for the preservation of Navajo language and culture in the amount of $500. Ernesteen Bates was an alumna of Navajo Methodist Mission School, a historian, and a distinguished teacher of Navajo Studies.

  • Academic Merit Scholarship Awarded to students of Exemplary Atsá Projects in the amount of $500.

 

Sult Crable Scholarship

The Sult-Crable Family Scholarship was established by Deborah and Stephen Crable. Through their generous donations over the past three years, the Sult-Crable scholarship has awarded $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships have supported 38 college bound students at Navajo Preparatory School to date.

The Sult-Crable family believes in the power of education, and their commitment to Navajo Preparatory School's mission and vision has empowered these ambitious young individuals, opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures.

 

 

Kevin Littlehat Scholarship

The Kevin Littlehat Memorial Scholarship was started in memory of Kevin Littlehat, father of alumnus Kylen
Littlehat ’22 and the scholarship committee selects a graduating senior who is in good standing and meets the criteria
outlined by the Littlehat family.

 

Louise M. Tah Scholarship

The Louise M. Tah Scholarship was established by Anderson Yazzie, Jr., former board president, in honor of his grandmother. Anderson and his sister Louise Donald, an alumna of Navajo Preparatory School, have together made a ten-year commitment to this scholarship in honor of their grandmother and how she valued education. This scholarship continues his family’s legacy of supporting and uplifting Navajo Prep students.

 

STUDENT FEE SCHOLARSHIPS

Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives

About Eve’s Fund Scholarship Program

The founders of Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives, the late Dr. Robert Crowell and Barbara Crowell Roy, established the scholarship program in 2011 to honor the memory of their daughter, Eve Erin Crowell, and to address the significant educational needs of high school students on the Navajo Nation. With support from Eve’s Fund, Navajo Prep helps students prepare for success in college and life beyond.

Since its establishment, Eve’s Fund Scholarship has awarded $60,250 in scholarships to 46 students, some of whom have received a scholarship for each of their four years at Navajo Preparatory School. Students will receive financial aid for each of their four years at Navajo Prep.

To be eligible for assistance from Eve’s Fund, applicants must demonstrate financial need, scholastic potential, and leadership skills. Each Navajo Prep scholarship recipient receives $1,000 or $800 (for day students) to cover the school’s required student fees. Scholarship recipients are selected based on application and supporting materials.

SY 2024-2025 Eve’s Fund Scholarship Recipients

Ten of these nineteen students received the scholarship for the first time and three students continued from previous years.

Photo courtesy of Eve'sFund website, read more about the scholars here. 

 

ABOUT EVE’S FUND

Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives promotes literacy, injury prevention, mental health and educational programs for young Native Americans. It was established in 2005 by the parents of Eve Erin Crowell, the late Dr. Robert M. Crowell, a retired neurosurgeon, and Barbara Crowell Roy. Navajo Prep School thanks Eve’s Fund for this generous annual support which helps students receive a quality education.

Click here to learn more about Eve’s Fund and to donate

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San Juan Rotary Club

Navajo Prep appreciates the San Juan Rotary Club, which has offered an annual $500 scholarship to one Navajo Prep student each year since 2000. Students are selected based on their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to their studies. Thank you to San Juan Rotary Club for your continued support of Navajo Prep students!

Congratulations to the following award recipients:

  • SY 2023-2024 Award Recipient: Qianna Benally
  • SY 2022-2023 Award Recipient:
  • SY 2021-2022 Award Recipient: Haylei Redhouse
  • SY 2020-2021 Award Recipient: Tymerah Chischilly
  • SY 2019-2020 Award Recipient:  Shayleigh Jim
  • SY 2018-2019 Award Recipient: Baahozohnii Largo