The Mark K. Ulmer Memorial Native American Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Mark K. Ulmer, a former attorney with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development who worked extensively with Native American programs. Following his untimely death in 1988, his family funded a scholarship to support Native American student athletes pursuing higher education. The Scholarship was an integral part of the All-West Native American Basketball Classic for over three decades, and the All-West Native American Youth Association has re-established a scholarship fund through The Denver Foundation that continues to honor Mark’s legacy and provide financial support for Native American youth pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Eligibility
- Native American student athletes who participate in the All-West Native American Basketball Classic during their senior year of high school
- Enrolled member (or the child of an enrolled member) of one of the federally-recognized tribes in a state that is represented by the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA). These states include Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Selection criteria
Recipients will be selected based on:
- Academic performance
- Vision for the future
- Essay
- Commitment to your tribal community
Award details
Scholarship awards are renewable for up to three years. The amounts awarded to a selected recipient may be used for tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and health insurance. All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.
Amount: Two $2,500 awards
