How much funding does Boarding School Descendant Scholarship provide?

Boarding School Descendant Scholarship provides $3,000 per scholarship in funding.

When is the deadline for Boarding School Descendant Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Boarding School Descendant Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Tribal member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized tribe; Boarding school survivor OR direct descendant of boarding school survivors; Enrolled full-time in a non-profit higher education institution in the United States.

How often is Boarding School Descendant Scholarship offered?

Boarding School Descendant Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Boarding School Descendant Scholarship

The National Native American Boarding SC

Foundation Annual Grants for Native Americans Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$3,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Tribal member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized tribe
Boarding school survivor OR direct descendant of boarding school survivors
Enrolled full-time in a non-profit higher education institution in the United States

Other requirements

U.S. citizen
Financial need is NOT required

Overview

Funder: National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) in partnership with the American Indian College Fund

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Support for boarding school descendants pursuing higher education
Acknowledgment of boarding school survivors' experiences
Intergenerational healing from boarding school trauma

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen
Tribal member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized tribe
Boarding school survivor OR direct descendant of boarding school survivors
Enrolled full-time in a non-profit higher education institution in the United States
Financial need is NOT required

Program Description:
The scholarship is designed to acknowledge the experiences of boarding school survivors and to allow families to come together and heal. In addition to financial support, the American Indian College Fund provides students with culturally relevant and holistic support to facilitate persistence in education, academic achievement, personal and professional development, and career planning.

Background:
Launched in partnership with the American Indian College Fund. In 2021-22, twenty scholarships of $3,000 each were awarded through a fundraising campaign that raised over $51,000. A matching donor campaign in September 2021 raised up to $30,000 in additional funds.

Contact Information:

Phone: (612) 354-7700
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2525 E. Franklin Ave., Ste. 120, Minneapolis, MN 55406

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Platform: American Indian College Fund's online Full Circle Scholarship application

Application URL: https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/

Required Materials:

Complete the College Fund's online Full Circle Scholarship application
Submit a 500-word personal essay about:
- Your relationship with a boarding school survivor in your family
- The assimilation model of boarding schools
- The impact of boarding school trauma on your life and relationships

Essay Purpose: The essay process is designed to prompt sharing and healing, while acknowledging the impact of this trauma on their lives and relationships.

Note: Students do not need to demonstrate financial need for this scholarship.

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