Scholarship Opportunity

Jeannette Rankin Tribal Scholar Grant

Offered by Jeannette Rankin Foundation

The Jeannette Rankin Tribal Scholar Grant provides unrestricted, non-tuition financial support to women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students age 25 and older who demonstrate financial need, have qualifying Tribal affiliation, and attend a Tribal College while pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate degree, or a first bachelor's degree.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelAdult Learner, Trade School Student, Community College Student, Undergraduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 Tribal Scholar Grant Cycle

OpensNovember 1, 2026
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Identify as a woman, nonbinary, or Two-Spirit student.
  • Be age 25 or older.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Attend a Tribal College.
  • Demonstrate qualifying Tribal affiliation.
  • Pursue technical or vocational education, a first associate degree, or a first bachelor's degree.

Requirements

  • Complete the Tribal Scholar Grant eligibility survey.
  • Complete the online Scholar Grant application.
  • Submit required essay responses.
  • Provide proof of financial need.
  • Provide proof of enrollment in a Tribal College.
  • Provide Tribal affiliation documentation.
  • Submit required recommendations.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Tribal Scholar Grant eligibility survey.
  2. 2Confirm Tribal College enrollment and Tribal affiliation.
  3. 3Review the full application before beginning.
  4. 4Prepare the required essay responses.
  5. 5Gather financial-need and enrollment documentation.
  6. 6Request the required recommendations.
  7. 7Complete and submit the application during the annual grant cycle.

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