Michael Paulson Scholarship Application Available August 18 2025

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How to Apply for the Michael Paulson Scholarship  

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is awarding six $5,000 scholarships in memory of Michael Paulson!

 Important Dates:

• Application Opens: August 18, 2025 at 8:00 am

  
  

• Deadline to Apply: August 25, 2025 at

  
  

• Recipients Notified: By September 12, 2025

  
  

 Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a full-time student (sophomore or higher in undergrad, or grad school)

  
  

• Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA

  
  

• Must be an active enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe (valid enrollment card required)

  
  

 What You Need to Submit:

1. Completed application (do not retype)

   
   

2. Official transcript (from registrar’s office)

   
   

3. Copy of Class Schedule

   
   

4. Certificate of full-time enrollment provided by your institution

   
   

5. Copy of active Tribal Card

   
   

6. 3–5 min video on Lumbee Tribal Government and leaders (MP4 format)

   
   

7. Two essays (PDF format)

   
   

8. Resume (PDF format)

   
   

9. Two letters of recommendation (PDF format – one must be academic)

   
   

 Submit All Materials To:

MichaelPaulsonaward@lumbeetribe.com

Subject line: Michael Paulson Award Scholarship – [Your Full Name]

(Example: Michael Paulson Award Scholarship – John Doe)

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered. No exceptions.

The application will be available on the Lumbee Tribe Website starting August 18, 2025. 

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