American Indian College Fund Scholarships

Eligibility

• Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe, a state-recognized Tribe, or be a descendant of an enrolled Tribal member, as permitted by the individual scholarship.
• Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Plan to attend or currently attend an accredited nonprofit college, university, Tribal College or University, community college, or approved certificate program.
• Meet the eligibility requirements for one or more scholarship funds administered by the American Indian College Fund.
• Submit Tribal affiliation documentation when required.

Requirements

• Complete the American Indian College Fund online scholarship application.
• Submit academic transcripts.
• Provide Tribal enrollment or descendant documentation when required.
• Submit essays or personal statements.
• Provide recommendation letters if requested.
• Submit FAFSA or financial information for need-based scholarships.
• Upload any additional materials required by specific donor-funded scholarships.

How to Apply

1. 1Create an account in the American Indian College Fund scholarship portal.
2. 2Complete the common scholarship application.
3. 3Upload transcripts and Tribal documentation.
4. 4Prepare essays and any required recommendations.
5. 5Submit the application before the published priority deadline.
6. 6Monitor your scholarship portal and email for additional scholarship opportunities and award notifications.