Welcome to the Shareholder Scholarship Page!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Goldbelt Tináa Distributions Trust trustees, comprised of the Goldbelt Board of Directors, voted to build the trust with robust scholarship offerings by incorporating previously established scholarships and launching a new scholarship under one administration on March 6, 2023. The four scholarships include the following:

• Higher Education Scholarship (previously administered by Goldbelt Heritage Foundation)
• Youth Extracurricular Scholarship (YES)
• Non-Degree Enrichment Scholarship (previously administered by Goldbelt Heritage Foundation)
• Level-Up Vocational Scholarship

Since March 2023, the scholarship offerings require all recipients to be Goldbelt shareholders with voting stock. Descendant applicants must have officially received Goldbelt shares to qualify for scholarships. Goldbelt will administer the scholarships through the Tináa Distributions Trust, which requires beneficiaries to have voting stock, prompting the eligibility change.

*If you are not a Goldbelt shareholder, please find the gifting packet on the MyGoldbelt.com shareholder portal to begin the gifting process with your relative.

Higher Education Scholarship 

For Goldbelt shareholders who are currently enrolled in college or any other higher education institution. This scholarship can help fund your studies for the term(s) you are applying for, so you can focus on your education. Goldbelt is excited to support and encourage students to apply for this scholarship and take one step closer to achieving their academic goals. Students are encouraged to apply the term(s) they plan to attend.

Undergraduate

• Part-time: up to $2,000
• Full-time: up to $4,000

Graduate

• Part-time: up to $3,000
• Full-time: up to $6,000

Part-time students will receive a lesser and/or prorated amount.

Application deadline:

• March 1: Summer Semester 
• May 15: Fall/Academic year
• Nov. 15: Spring Semester

Requirements

• Goldbelt shareholder with voting stock
• Supporting documentation to show proof of enrollment
• Official or unofficial transcripts

Youth Extracurricular Scholarship

For Goldbelt shareholders aged 3 to 12th grade to participate in extracurricular activities. Choose what sparks your student’s interest, from sports teams and training camps to tutoring, performing arts classes, or music camps.

Award amount: up to $500

Acceptance period: year-round.

Can apply multiple times until the $500 annual cap is reached.

Requirements

• Student must be a shareholder with voting stock
• Supporting documentation to show proof of enrollment
• Receipts or proof of purchase for requested reimbursement

Level-Up Vocational Scholarship

For Goldbelt shareholders seeking a vocational, certificate, or professional program that does not meet higher education scholarship requirements. Examples of types of training programs that qualify for funding include professional and academic certificates or vocational training courses (ex. such as CDL, electrical apprentice training, or accounting certificate).

Award amount: up to $2,000

Application period: year-round

Requirements

• Shareholder with Voting Stock
• Supporting documentation to show proof of enrollment
• Receipts, if requesting reimbursement

Non-Degree Enrichment Scholarship

For Goldbelt shareholders who are non-degree seeking students to audit a class or enroll in programs, trainings, or courses less than 120 hours. This scholarship is designed for shareholders who are not enrolled in degree-seeking certificate/vocational programs. The scholarship may be applied to cultural or skill development classes.

Award amount: up to $500

Application period: year-round

Can apply multiple times until the $500 annual cap is reached.

Requirements

• Shareholders 18 years or older with voting stock
• Supporting documentation to show proof of enrollment
• Receipts, if requesting reimbursement