Tribal Scholar Grant

Tribal Scholar Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Amount: Up to US $12,500
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Tribal Scholar Grant, offered by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, supports women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students aged 25 and older attending Tribal Colleges. Grants of up to $2,500 annually are available, renewable for up to five years. This initiative aims to empower students pursuing technical or vocational education, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees while addressing financial needs and promoting educational access for marginalized communities.

Overview

Tribal Scholar Grant Jeannette Rankin was the first U.S. Congresswoman representing Montana and a passionate social and racial justice advocate. Our Tribal Scholar Grants are awarded to individuals attending Tribal Colleges across the country. Tribal Scholar Grants are up to $2,500 annually, distributed directly to recipients and are renewable for up to five years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. These unrestricted non-tuition grants are dedicated to women, nonbinary and Two-Spirit students at Tribal Colleges who are:Age 25 and olderDemonstrate financial needPursuing a technical or vocational education, first associate’s degree or a first bachelor’s degreeCan show proof of enrollment in a Tribal College and Tribal affiliation