Native American Bar Association of Arizona

Promoting the development of Indian attorneys while advancing and improving the practice of Indian law in Arizona.

Scholarships

Seven Generations Scholarship

The Seven Generations Scholarship is available to law students recognized by any Native community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native and enrolled at an American Bar Association accredited law school located in Arizona.

Available awards are for $2,500.00 and $1,000.00. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.  The scholarship is a one-time award.  Students may re-apply each year to be considered.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.  Deadline for applications will be announced in August 2026.

Previous NABA-AZ Scholarship Recipients

2025

Mikaela Bledsoe Downes (3L), Chickasaw Nation; Descendant of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Arizona State University

Ronnie Strode (3L), Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
Arizona State University

Grant Schoen (2L), Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians
Arizona State University

Damon Clark (2L), Navajo Nation
University of Arizona

Abigail Nevers (2L), Cherokee Nation
University of Arizona

Breanne Harvey (2L), Diné; Salish & Kootenai
University of Arizona

Shelby Riggs (3L), Navajo Nation
University of Arizona

Rebekah R Stevens (1L), Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Descendant Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations
Arizona State University

Angel Nosie (3L), San Carlos Apache Tribe
Arizona State University

Marisella Molina (1L), Pascua Yaqui Tribe
University of Arizona

Justice Oglesby (3L), Navajo Nation
Arizona State University

Monique Tsosie (3L), Navajo Nation
Arizona State University

Blayne Barker (1L), Choctaw Nation
University of Arizona

Jerimy Manuelito Billy (3L), Navajo Nation
Arizona State University

Simone Sampson (2L), Navajo Nation
Arizona State University

Riley Witz (1L), Cherokee Nation
Arizona State University

2024

Sadie Red Eagle, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Zoe Wise, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
3L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Keely Driscoll, Meskwaki and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Laci Pendergraff, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Shandiin Herrera, Navajo Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Angel Nosie, San Carlos Apache Tribe
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Troi Newman, Piscataway Conoy
3L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Chloe Bevenue, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
3L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Garrett Bryan, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Ronnie Strode III, Lipan, Apache Tribe of Texas
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Kaleb Lester, Osage Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Jacquelyn Francisco, Navajo and Jicarilla Apache
2L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Monique Tsosie, Navajo Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Shelby Riggs, Navajo Nation
2L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

2023

Keely Driscoll, Meskwaki, with ties to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Natalia Sells, Diné
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Sadie Red Eagle, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Rachel Carroll, Cherokee Nation and Choctaw Descent
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Maryam Ora Salazar, Colorado River Indian Tribes
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Clayton Kinsey, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Makai Zuniga, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Shandiin Herrera, Navajo Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Alexandra Trousdale, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Kaylee Sharp Bauer, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
2L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Ronnie Strode III, Lipan, Apache Tribe of Texas
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Kaleb Lester, Osage Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Jacquelyn Francisco, Navajo and Jicarilla Apache
1L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Lauren Rhoades, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
3L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Troi Newman, Piscataway Conoy
2L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

2022

Brittany Habbart, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Maryam Salazar, Colorado River Indian Tribes member - Chemehuevi and Navajo
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Sophie Staires, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Troi Madison Newman, Piscataway Conoy
1L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Autumn Shone, Navajo Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Shandiin Herrera, Navajo Nation
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Alexandra Trousdale, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Rachel Carroll, Citizen of The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Kaleb Lester, Osage Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Natalia Sells, Navajo Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Sadie Grace Red Eagle, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians (Enrolled); Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma; Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; Fort Belknap Indian Community; Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nations
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Chad Edwards, Colville Tribe
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Keely Driscoll, Meskwaki with ties to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

2021

Esperanza Campos, Cherokee
1L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Lauren Rhodes, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
1L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Hilary Edwards, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Brittany Habbart, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Michael LaValley, Blackfeet/Gros Ventre
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Cierra Moore, Navajo Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Autumn Shone, Navajo Nation
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Brianna Minjarez, Tigua
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Ruben Zendejas, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Lena Neuner, Karuk
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Dallon EchoHawk, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Victorialyn McCarthy, Navajo Nation
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Alexandra Trousdale, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

2020

Mariah Black Bird, Cheyenne River Sioux
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Michelle Abeyta, Navajo Nation
3L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Brendan Clark, Lumbee/Blackfoot
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

McArthur Stant II, Navajo Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Aspen Miller, Navajo Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Ruben Zendejas, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Brittany Habbart, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Michael LaValley, Blackfeet/Gros Ventre
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Hilary Edwards, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Stephanie Monroe, Navajo Nation
2L, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Taylor Norman, Mvskoke (Creek)
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Dallon EchoHawk, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

2018

Christina Andrews, Tohono  O’Odham  Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Jessie Big Knife, Chippewa-Cree Tribe
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Mariah Black Bird, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Brendan Clark, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and Siksika Nation of Alberta, Canada
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Sarah Crawford, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Meredith Duarte, Seneca Nation
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Brian Garcia, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Aspen Miller, Navajo Nation
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Rellani Ogumoro, Refaluwasch (Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands)
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Matthew Ramirez, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
3L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Marliza Rivera, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
3L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Martie Simmons, Ho-Chunk Nation
2L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

2017

Candace Begody
1L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Daune Cardenas
3L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Sarah Crawford
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Meredith Duarte
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Brian Garcia
1L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Alexander Mallory
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

James Mowdy
2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Francisco Olea
3L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Dylan Raintree
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

Pete Sabori
3L, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Rani Williams
3L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

2016

Rosemary Avila, Chiricahua Apache Tribe
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Christina Andrews, Tohono O’Odham Nation
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Kris Beecher, Navajo Nation
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Daune Cardenas, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Christopher Channell, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Candace French, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Anna Hohag, Bishop Paiute Tribe
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Francisco Olea, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona

Dylan Raintree, Dunlap Band of Mono Indians
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Rani Williams, Walker River Paiute Tribe
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University