Resources for Native American students

College Horizons

College Horizons runs programs that help Native American students get into college, and succeed while there.

Read about the College Horizons summer program.

See a list of partner colleges.

Apply for this year's program!

Scholarships

Note: to apply for this aid you may need to prove that you are part of a federally recognized tribe by providing a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CIDB) or a descendant of someone who is.

• Bureau of Indian Education: A federally funded program offering many services to Native Americans, including grants and scholarships. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and must either be a member of an eligible American Indian tribe, or be at least a one-quarter degree "Indian blood descendent." The BIE site also includes links to some scholarships for specific tribal colleges.
• Indian Health Service:: The IHS offers scholarships to descendents and members of federally recognized tribes pursuing degrees that will lead to a career in various healthcare fields.
• American Indian College Fund: Created by tribal colleges to provide funds for American Indians and Alaskan Natives, the AICF also offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students attending non-tribal colleges and universities.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society: AISES offers scholarships for American Indian and other native students pursuing degrees in science, engineering and technology.
• List of Tribal Colleges: Individual tribal colleges offer many additional resources, so visit their websites!

For more information, check out these great articles at Fastweb and CollegeScholarships.org.