BIE Special Higher Education Program Grant

BIE Special Higher Education Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund
Last Updated: January 01, 2026

Summary

The BIE Special Higher Education Program offers financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students enrolled full-time in accredited institutions across various fields. Awards fluctuate annually based on applicant qualifications and available funding, ensuring support aligns with need-based criteria. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. This initiative aims to empower Indigenous scholars in their academic pursuits.

Overview

BIE Special Higher Education Program The purpose of the BIE Special Higher Education Program is to provide financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in any field of study. The number of awards and award amounts varies from year to year based on the number of qualified applicants and funding. This opportunity is a need-based award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students.All applicants must be able to demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).