The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are citizens/ members of their Tribal Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.
Scholarship Details
- Available to undergraduate and graduate Native American students
- Supports full-time enrollment at accredited institutions for Associate’s degrees or higher
- Scholarships do not fund certificate programs or seminaries
- Applicants must demonstrate connection to their Native Nation and Native Country through required essays
- Funding available to students from both federally recognized and non-federally recognized Nations
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled with a federally or non-federally recognized Native Nation from the continental U.S. or Alaska
- Must provide documentation of Tribal enrollment (e.g., Tribal ID or official letter from the Nation)
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
- Must be seeking an Associate’s degree or higher
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must submit a current class schedule and academic transcript
- Must complete essays as outlined in the application showing connection to Native heritage
Application Process
- Gather documentation confirming enrollment in your Native Nation
- Prepare a current transcript and class schedule
- Write required essays demonstrating your connection to your Native Nation and Native Country
- Complete the scholarship application on the Association on American Indian Affairs website
- Submit all materials by the deadline provided on the application portal
The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are citizens of their Tribal Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.
