Scholarships for Native American Students
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UNCF – Anthem Corporate Scholars Program
Students from minority ethnic groups and races are awarded $5,000 scholarships and internship programs by a Fortune 500 company.
Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship
Maryland Higher Education Commission annually awards the Richard W. Collins Leadership with Honor Scholarship to minority students who are part of ROTC programs at Maryland’s four HBCUs.
V&E Diversity Scholarship
Vinson & Elkins offers $10,000 to seven high school senior students of a minority in Houston, Dallas, and Austin to enroll in law undergraduate degree programs at accredited universities or colleges.
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship
Brown and Caldwell offer the Minority Scholarship to undergraduate students from minorities enrolled in engineering or environmental sciences-related programs at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S.
EMPOWER Scholarships
The Courage Kenny Foundation offers the Empower Scholarship of $1,500 to three ethnic minority students to pursue a career in the medical or rehabilitation field in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
The American Bar Association (ABA) annually offers the Legal Opportunity Scholarship to racial and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students pursuing law in the U.S. to complete their studies.
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship
Every year, the South Dakota Department of Education awards scholarships to enrolled members of American Indian tribes at South Dakota post-secondary institutions.
Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program
The Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program awards one $5,000 scholarship to full-time undergraduate and/or part-time graduate students enrolled in courses creditable to teachers. Licensed teachers are not eligible.
Milliman Opportunity Scholarship
Milliman Inc. offers the Milliman Opportunity Scholarship of $5,000 to undergraduate students of an ethnic minority to study actuarial science, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, finance, economics, or programming.
APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship
The American Planning Association (APA) provides the APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship of $1,000 to female and minority students to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector.
APSA Minority Fellowship Program
The American Political Science Association offers the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program of $5,000 to 14 graduate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to pursue their doctorate degrees in political science.
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship is an annual program to support students from underrepresented groups accepted or enrolled in a prelicensure registered nurse program.
Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
The Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship of $1,850 to ethnic minority high school senior students in Kansas to pursue undergraduate degree programs of their choice.
Ohio News Media Foundation Minority Scholarship
The Scholarship, administered by Ohio Newspaper Association, offers one scholarship to the value of $750 to a high school senior majoring in journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications.
For A Bright Future Global Scholarship Program
Annually, college students in the United States apply for the For A Bright Future Global Scholarship to complete their degree programs. The scholarship is renewable.
AISES 3M Scholarship
The AISES 3M Scholarship is for incoming college freshmen from American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, First Nations, and other indigenous communities of North America to enroll in a STEM-related degree.
AISES Aristocrat-VGT Scholarship
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), in partnership with Aristocrat/VGT, offers the AISES Aristocrat Scholarship, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in a field related to casino gaming.
AISES Chevron Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded to students who belong to the American Indian, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, First Nations, and other indigenous communities of North America to further their STEM education.
AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship Program
Intel awards the AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship to support students with scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Illinois CPA Society Freshman Scholarships
The scholarships are awarded annually to brilliant minority students for their academic excellence to pursue a degree in accounting.
The Leon Bradley Scholarship
The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) offers the Leon Bradley Scholarship Program of $3,500 to two minority students of all levels pursuing teaching certificates in the U.S.
Funding the Future of Finance in Indian Country/Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Funding the Future of Finance in Indian Country (FFFIC) Scholarship Program offers Native American undergraduates pursuing a business, finance, or accounting degree a scholarship of $10,000 to continue their education.
Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund (BIE-SPGSF)
The Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund (SPGSF) offers $20,000–$30,000 to Native students enrolled in STEM programs. It supports students at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels of study.
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
The Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates provides financial assistance to eligible Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in any field of study.
Olay Face the STEM Gap Scholarship
The Olay Face the STEM Gap Scholarship Program offers scholarships worth $5,000 to women of color.
About Native American scholarships
Native American students have several scholarships available to them. Some of these scholarships are offered by the federal government, while others are offered by individual tribes or organizations. The amount and type of scholarship vary, but all aim to help Native American students achieve their education goals.
Native Americans are the indigenous peoples of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They are often divided into two groups: those who live on reservations (indigenous people) and those who do not (urban Indians). There are about 5 million Native Americans in the United States, making up about 2% of the population. Native American tribes include the Apache, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Choctaw, Comanche, Iroquois, Lakota Sioux, and Navajo Nation.
Cost of college for Native Americans
When it comes to the cost of college for Native American students in the United States, several factors come into play. Native Americans have long been underrepresented in higher education, and this is reflected in the high costs of tuition and other fees. The cost of college for Native Americans is typically higher than that for other students due to a variety of factors, including limited access to scholarships, financial aid, and grants. Additionally, many Native American students have difficulty meeting the requirements for traditional college entrance exams or may not have access to the resources necessary to apply for and receive admission into a four-year university.
To address these issues and provide better access to higher education opportunities for Native Americans, several organizations have developed initiatives and programs to help reduce the cost of college for Native American students. For example, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are supported by the federal government in order to provide access to higher education opportunities for Native Americans. Many tribal communities have established scholarships specifically designed for Native American students to assist with college expenses.
There are a number of schools that offer excellent opportunities for Native American students. The three schools with the lowest tuition rates are Haskell Indian Nations University, Sinte Gleska University, and United Tribes Technical College. All three universities offer degrees in a variety of fields and have programs specifically designed to help Native American students succeed.
Tips for winning Native American scholarships
1. Research thoroughly to identify the available scholarships targeted at Native American students: There are numerous organizations and foundations that provide educational assistance to Indigenous Americans and other minority communities, so it is important to explore all options and opportunities that may be available. Additionally, many colleges, universities, and government agencies have dedicated resources for Native American students who are looking for financial support.
2. Submit your application as early as possible: Make sure that all the required documents are included in the submission package. Native American scholarships tend to be highly competitive, so it is important to get your application in quickly and double-check for any errors or omissions before submitting.
3. Provide a well-written and compelling essay: Ensure that it explains why you are a worthy candidate for the scholarship. Showcase your leadership skills, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, and community involvement in order to make yourself stand out from other applicants.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I'm eligible for Native American scholarships?
Native American is a very broad term and covers a lot of different identities, tribes, and people. Broadly speaking, Native American refers to any indigenous person from South-, Central- and North America. Most of the scholarships featured here refer to the indigenous people from the U.S. This includes independent nations or tribes such as the Navajo, Gabrielino/Tongva, Cherokee, Chippewa, and Sioux, to name a few. Native Americans from the U.S. are often referred to as American Indians and you will notice that some scholarships use this terminology while others use Native American or Native North American. It’s best to confirm your eligibility with the organizers before applying.