Theresa A. Mike Scholarship
Offered by Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation · Free to apply
The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance for higher education to enrolled members of federally recognized Native American tribes, Coachella Valley or Morongo Basin residents/graduates, and Twenty-Nine Palms Band employees and dependents. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $2,500. Applicants must submit an online application that includes an essay, official transcripts, recommendation letters, and financial documents.
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How hard is the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~6.3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to California residents
- Fewer rivalsA long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of California
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, a resident or high school graduate of Coachella Valley or Morongo Basin, or an employee/dependent of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
- Must be enrolled or accepted full-time at an accredited higher education institution for the upcoming fall semester.
- The annual deadline is June 30. The upcoming cycle for Fall 2027 runs from January 31, 2027, through June 30, 2027.
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What the application takes
- Essay required, about 1,000 words.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications typically open in January.
- Applications open
- January 2027
- Applications close
- June 30, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship
How much is the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship worth?
The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship awards $2,000 to $2,500.
When is the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications typically open in January.
When do Theresa A. Mike Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in January, and close June 30, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of California; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 1000 words, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 6.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to California residents and a long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one. Plan on about 6.3 hrs of work.
Is the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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