Yakama Higher Education Endowment Fund

Support Future Generations of Yakama Scholars!  Support our Youth. Support our Future. 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Yakama Nation Scholarship Alumni Association is to build a secure future for the Yakama Nation by ensuring that our children, grandchildren, and those yet unborn have the opportunity to pursue Higher Education goals. Through the Yakama Higher Education Endowment Fund, the Yakama Nation seeks to provide a perpetual source of income in support of higher education scholarships for the Yakama people. 

Core Values:

Timnak'nik-Compassion: To show kindness and care towards others whether in listening, speaking, helping or performing a service. 

Nak'isikw'at-Leadership: To be a positive role model for future generations. 

Tmaakt-Respect: To show care and regard for preserving and protecting the cultural traditions, beliefs, and unwritten laws of the Yakama Nation

Wapiitata Tl'aaxw-Service to Other: To serve others by modeling and encouraging education and the pursuit of life goals.

Taaminwa Skuulilama-Always a Student: To recognize that we are in a constant state of growth and learning.