The Indigenous Student Seminar is an intensive, four-day residential immersion program exploring federal policy, tribal governance, and indigenous entrepreneurship. The goal is to help Indigenous college students and recent graduates think critically about the interface between federal Indian policy, self-determination, and economic development.
PROGRAM DATES: AUGUST 3-7, 2026
Only those who meet one of the following requirements should move forward with this application:
- Current sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have completed at least two years of a four-year undergraduate degree by summer 2026.
- Applicants who have completed at least two years of a three-year undergraduate degree by summer 2026 (i.e. international applicants).
- Recent graduates from an undergraduate degree program (graduate students are eligible to apply).
- Young professionals pursuing careers centered on Indigenous communities or Indigenous knowledge.
The application deadline is Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. All materials — including letters of recommendation — must be submitted by the deadline.
For any questions, please contact indigenousecon@stanford.edu
Indigenous Student Seminar
The Indigenous Student Seminar is an intensive, four-day residential immersion program exploring federal policy, tribal governance, and indigenous entrepreneurship. The goal is to help Indigenous college students and recent graduates think critically about the interface between federal Indian policy, self-determination, and economic development.
PROGRAM DATES: AUGUST 3-7, 2026
Only those who meet one of the following requirements should move forward with this application:
- Current sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have completed at least two years of a four-year undergraduate degree by summer 2026.
- Applicants who have completed at least two years of a three-year undergraduate degree by summer 2026 (i.e. international applicants).
- Recent graduates from an undergraduate degree program (graduate students are eligible to apply).
- Young professionals pursuing careers centered on Indigenous communities or Indigenous knowledge.
The application deadline is Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. All materials — including letters of recommendation — must be submitted by the deadline.
For any questions, please contact indigenousecon@stanford.edu