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Welcome! The 2025 Scholarship Application is now open

You are eligible to apply if you meet any of the following:

  • You are an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe.


  • You are a current resident or graduate of a high school located in the Coachella Valley or  Morongo Basin.


  • You are an employee in good standing, or a dependent of an employee, of any entity within the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.

 Review the application procedures and ensure all documents are ready. The application is not saveable, and any entered information will be lost if you exit before submitting. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. 

Apply here

Application Procedures - Fall 2025

  • PERSONAL ESSAY: Describe your background, long-term goals, and why higher education is key to achieving them. Include how your extracurricular activities and community service support your education. The essay must be at least 1,000 words, typed in 12pt font 
  • LIST OF HONORS / ACTIVITIES: Provide a one-page list of your honors, activities, and community service (resume not accepted). 
  • TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Submit two signed letters, dated within the last six months. If possible, use letterhead. Letters from family members will not be accepted. 
  • PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: Submit proof of acceptance or enrollment for the 2025 fall semester showing full-time status at an accredited institution. Acceptable documents include an acceptance letter or a course enrollment printout indicating full-time status. 
  • OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: Send your most recent official transcript via secured email to info@theresamike.org or by mail (sealed) by your registrar's office to: Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 65 Coachella, CA 92236 Transcripts must be received by June 30th, not postmarked or ordered by that date. 
  • FAFSA REPORT: Submit a copy of your 2025-26 FAFSA summary, including all pages. Please black out any social security numbers. 
  • AGI: If you do not qualify for FAFSA or the CA Dream Act, please submit page one of your tax return, or your parents' if you are a dependent. Be sure to black out any Social Security numbers 
  • PHOTO: A professional 4"x6" photograph of yourself. 
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Complete all sections and sign where required. Incomplete or illegible forms may be disqualified.  

2024 Statistics

    "Thank You" Notes from 2024 recipients

    "I am inspired by your altruistic and compassionate approach to advocating for our community and investing in the future of our lives" 


    Emily Lindemann 

    Anderson Children's Foundation 

    "This scholarship not only helps ease the financial burden of my education but also motivates me to continue striving for excellence in my studies"


    Juan Michael Sibria

    Southern California Edison (STEM)



    "I have been able to overcome the financial hardship of affording a higher education. I am forever thankful for the financial help that your organization has provided to me" 


    Guadalupe Arreola Leon

    Desert Healthcare District & Foundation 




    "Thank you Therese’s A Mike Scholarship foundation again for supporting my academic. I know wherever my success goes you will be a huge part of it."

    -Adreanna Eaton


    "Thank you so much for the great news! I appreciate it, this is amazing"

    -Chandler Kelser


    "Thank you for the scholarship! It is a privilege to be given this opportunity by the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation."

    -April Martinez


    "Thank you so much to the foundation for awarding me the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship! I am incredibly grateful for your support in my educational journey"

    -Itzel Posada Ruiz 


    "I am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the foundation for this generous award!"

    -Miranda Tanampai


    "This is great news! I am honored and so grateful to be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship. It will be immensely helpful in paying the expenses of my nursing program"

    -Gianfranco Zena


    "Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient!! I greatly appreciate it! It truly helps a lot and eases so much stress as I continue my education!"

    -Erika Munoz


    "Thank you so much for this scholarship award!!! I am beyond grateful and blessed to have received this. This scholarship is going to help me relieve financial burdens when it comes to paying for tuition and textbooks" 
    -Kaylee Lerma


    "Thank you for giving the scholarship. This scholarship will help a lot on paying for my education"

    -Athziri Saldana

     

    "Thank you so much for the support! I appreciate the TAMSF for supporting me in my academic journey and assisting me in meeting my career and life goals" 

    -Anahi Fernandez


    "Now Si'am! (Hello!)

    Thank you so much for the scholarship!

    I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support in my higher education. Hy'shqe Si'am! (Thank you!)"

    -Jordan Solis


    "I am immensely grateful and am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of this scholarship"

    -Melissa Perez-Rodriguez


    "I am very grateful for this scholarship opportunity! Thank you again!"

    -Shayla Noakes


    "I’m honored to be the recipient of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation & Desert Healthcare District scholarship. Your contribution has enabled me to pursue a Master's degree at the University of Redlands." 

    -Nayelli Sarabia-Ponce


    "Thank you so much for this generous support. It truly means a lot to me and will significantly aid my journey in higher education"

    -Athens Marron


    "Thank you for this award, it will help me immensely"

    -Giselle Silva


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