Scholarships for Non-Tribal College Students Grant

The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships for non-Tribal college students, providing financial support for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions. Applications open annually on February 1st, with a priority deadline of May 31st. Award amounts typically range from $2,000 to $3,000. Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure priority review for available scholarships, fostering educational opportunities and success for Indigenous youth.

NOTE: Our scholarship application opens February 1st each year. The priority deadline is May 31st, but the application remains open until January 30th 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.
American Indian College Fund (the College Fund
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 accredited public or private, non-profit college or university in the U.S.
Student at a non-Tribal College/University (For students at a Tribal College/University please use this grant page.)
The American Indian College Fund offers merit-based scholarship opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students attending accredited nonprofit colleges or universities in the U.S. Our application is available every year starting on February 1st in anticipation of the upcoming fall term. We encourage students attending these institutions to complete their application by May 31st to receive priority review.
Opportunities Available
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.Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.For additional information, please see FAQs here.