Native Forward Scholars Fund offers more than 30 scholarships and fellowships that fund undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking students of Native descent.
Deadline: Varies
Value: $100-$30,000
Eligibility: Degree-seeking students must be attending an accredited institution full-time in the U.S. All applicants must be able to demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC). Each opportunity has specific Tribal eligibility requirements; please review the criteria to ensure eligibility. TECs are due by July 15 each academic year and those applying for more than one opportunity only have to submit one TEC to Native Forward Scholars Fund. All applicants must submit a Financial Needs Form (FNF) by July 15 for each academic year. Students are also required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year to be considered for Native Forward Scholars Fund. In addition, students must be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Students who are not eligible to receive federal financial aid due to academic suspension, expulsion, failure to meet satisfactory academic progress standards, or educational loan default may not be eligible for Native Forward Scholars Fund.
Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
Nomination: No, but strongly encouraged to work with office
Website: Native Forward Scholar Fund
