Closed
$1,000–$30,000
5 Award Winners
Application Open Date
1/1/2023
Application Deadline
6/1/2023
Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Freshman

Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund

Funded by
Native Forward Scholars Fund
Closed
$1,000–$30,000
5 Award Winners
Scholarship Open Date
1/1/2023
Scholarship Close Date
6/1/2023
Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Freshman

Established in 2005, the Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund’s objective is to build personal and long-term relationships with students. The scholarship fund aims to support students who are to become future leaders in the American Indian community. The scholarship program is sponsored by Accenture and administered by the Native Forward Scholars Fund.

Both the sponsor and administrator of ANASF distribute the funds to the brightest American Indian or Alaska Native enrolled freshman and undergraduate students. Every year ANASF issues an average of five scholarships within the range of $1,000–$30,000 to exceptional students.

Applicants need to be pursuing an undergraduate degree in technology, engineering, finance, computer science, marketing, and any other business-oriented studies. They also need to be of the Alaska Tribe or Alaska Native ethnicity.

Scholarship Summary

Established in 2005, the Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund’s objective is to build personal and long-term relationships with students. The scholarship fund aims to support students who are to become future leaders in the American Indian community. The scholarship program is sponsored by Accenture and administered by the Native Forward Scholars Fund.

Both the sponsor and administrator of ANASF distribute the funds to the brightest American Indian or Alaska Native enrolled freshman and undergraduate students. Every year ANASF issues an average of five scholarships within the range of $1,000–$30,000 to exceptional students.

Applicants need to be pursuing an undergraduate degree in technology, engineering, finance, computer science, marketing, and any other business-oriented studies. They also need to be of the Alaska Tribe or Alaska Native ethnicity.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Grade: High School Senior – College Freshman
  • Maximum Age: Any
  • Required GPA: 3.3
  • Geographic Eligibility: United States
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Alaskan Native

Key Information of Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund

Study Details

Area of Study

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management

Country of Study

United States

Specific Schools

Any

Application Requirements

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Grade transcript
  • School Verification
  • Recommendation letters

Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund Timeline

January 2023

Application Opening Date

Applications usually open on January 1.

June 2023

Submission Deadline

The deadline for applications is on June 1.

November 2023

Winners Announcement

Winners are announced in November.

How to ace the Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund

1

Illustrate commitment to your community

Demonstrate your commitment and involvement in your Native American community on both local and national levels. It should be well documented and supported. You need also to showcase how your pursued studies will reflect on your community.

2

Demonstrate your merit

Merit is demonstrated through leadership, extracurricular activities, ambition, and motivation to serve and excel. Also, highlight your academic achievement and remember to keep in mind that this is a merit-based award.

3

Be of outstanding character

Highlight what makes you better than the rest and increase your chances of wowing the selection committee. Ensure that you are of good standing both academically and socially.

4

Be an enrolled member or descendant

You must be enrolled in any of the U.S federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group. The documentation of the tribe should be verified through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate from AIGC.

How the Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund is Judged

Applicants are judged on the authenticity of their ethnicity and their dedication to serving their respective community/tribe. Applicants are also judged on their ability to become future leaders as well as the quality of their life goals. Applicants, who demonstrate a financial need, have an upper hand and are given more consideration.

Why We Love the Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund

1

For a minority group

The Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund helps to support a group of underrepresented class of students. It helps the Alaska/Indian tribe who fall under the minority category access almost equal educational opportunities.

2

For financially challenged students

The scholarship supports students who require financial assistance to foot their educational expenses. It helps students with limited resources access education and other opportunities that can improve their lives.

3

Fewer limitations

The scholarship eligibility requirements are accommodative and accept all genders and ages to apply for this award. Students can choose from a wide range of majors and are allowed to study at any school of choice.

5 Facts About Accenture Native American Scholarship Fund

01.

Scholarship amount varies

Individual scholarship amounts vary for each recipient but fall within the range of $100 to $30,000.

02.

Four-year scholarship

This scholarship awards recipients with grants for up to four academic years and past scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply.

03.

Ethnicity is verified

The Native Forward Scholars Fund secures documentation from the applicants or respective tribes to confirm the ethnicity eligibility requirement.

04.

Requires academic and community reference

The scholarship application requires students to submit two references, one based on academics and the other from the community/tribe.

05.

Awarded more than $350 million

The Native Forward Scholars Fund has awarded over $350 million to 20,000 native students in scholarships and academic support programs.