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American Indian College Fund Scholarship - High School Student Grant

American Indian College Fund

Funding Amount

US $2,000 - US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
February 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 1 · May 31

From the program guidelines: “Applications open annually on February 1st, with a priority deadline of May 31st.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Be an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member;Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; andBe a high school senior in their last semester.
  • Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

Other requirements

  • Basic Eligibility.
  • For additional information, please see Application FAQs here.

Overview

The American Indian College Fund Scholarship supports high school students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, or their descendants, pursuing higher education. Applications open annually on February 1st, with a priority deadline of May 31st. This merit-based scholarship provides an opportunity for students to receive awards averaging between $2,000 and $3,000 to help fund their college education. Eligible students should apply during their last semester of high school.

NOTE: Our scholarship application opens February 1st each year. The priority deadline is May 31st, but the application remains open until January 25th of the following year. Students who apply by the priority deadline will receive a notification email by early August. Applications received after May 31st will be evaluated and notified of awarding decisions on a rolling basis. High school students should apply in the last semester of their senior year.
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at a Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) or an accredited non-profit college or university in the U.S.
Scholarships for High School Students
The American Indian College Fund offers merit-based scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native high school students that plan to pursue higher education. Our application is available every year starting on February 1st in anticipation of the upcoming fall term. High school students should apply in the last semester of their senior year.
Opportunities Available
The College Fund manages a wide portfolio of scholarship programs, and TCU students are eligible for all of our opportunities. Applicants only need to submit one application every year to be considered for the College Fund’s portfolio of scholarships. Award amounts vary but average between $2,000 to $3,000.

Eligibility

Basic EligibilityBe an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member;Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; andBe a high school senior in their last semester.Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.For additional information, please see Application FAQs here.

What American Indian College Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
38
Total given
$13.89M
Median grant
$383K
Range
$26K–$635K
  • By dollars: Montana 19%, North Dakota 19%, Michigan 11%. Top recipient cities: Albuquerque, NM; New Town, ND; Belcourt, ND.
  • 92% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College · New Town, ND

    Operational/program support

    $635K

  • Turtle Mountain Community College · Belcourt, ND

    Operational/program support

    $631K

  • Sinte Gleska University · Mission, SD

    Operational/program support

    $618K

  • United Tribes Technical College · Bismarck, ND

    Operational/program support

    $578K

  • Navajo Technical University · Crownpoint, NM

    Operational/program support

    $570K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Native americans
  • Education

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