Scholarships – General

The American Indian College Fund was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges, and to fund and create awareness about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values.

Catching the Dream (CTD) has three scholarship opportunities: MESBEC program, Native American Leadership Education program, and the Tribal Business Management program. Scholarship programs operate nationwide. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 per academic year. They are awarded on merit and on the basis of the students they feel will most likely improve the lives of Indian people. CTD provides supplementary scholarship funding for those who have received college funding from other sources. Competition is very intense, with only 55% of applicants receiving scholarships.

Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) has a long history of providing scholarships to college students, awarding their first scholarship in 1948. The program is one of many AAIA initiatives. Over the years, their scholarship program has grown to the seven scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students from federally recognized and non-recognized tribes. Currently, AAIA does not receive corporate or foundation funding for its scholarship program. Scholarships are funded entirely by individual donor contributions. The number of students awarded per year varies due to funding availability.

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. They provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through their leadership programs along with academic support throughout the scholar’s college career.

The American Indian Education Foundation scholarship program is one of the United States’ largest grantors of scholarships to Native Americans, providing nearly $450,000 to about 225 students each year. Of these, nearly half are the first in their family to attend college. In addition, they mentor and support scholarship recipients throughout the year, which makes a dramatic difference in their success rates. The AIEF program seeks out students who exhibit passion, resiliency, and leadership. They welcome applicants with solid performance and realistic goals, especially if they have overcome substantial obstacles or are nontraditional students. Nontraditional students may be defined as single parents with children, Elders returning to school after a long absence, or those students pursuing midlife career changes.

Maryville University Online: Scholarships, Resources and College Guide for Native American Students – This guide provides information on scholarships, grants, and a list of tribal colleges in each state.

Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship – The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.

Coding Bootcamp Scholarships – From bestcolleges.com; Our coding bootcamp scholarship directory features more than 40 unique scholarships. It is organized according to the scholarship’s target recipients, with scholarships presented by reward amount in descending order.

Financial Aid for Coding Bootcamps – From bestcolleges.com; Coding bootcamps let students with minimal or no experience in tech quickly develop computer programming knowledge, with most programs lasting 3-6 months. Additionally, many bootcamps are offered online with part-time schedules, providing a convenient learning environment for working professionals.

Medical Assisting Program Scholarship – MedicalAssistants.School is offering a scholarship worth $500 to eligible students seeking the completion of a medical assisting program. We hope to help offset the costs associated with pursuing your program. When awarded, the recipient can use the $500 tuition voucher for any cost associated with his or her school bursar’s office (some restrictions may apply based on the school).

Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships – Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, Porch will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students. Porch Sister Companies Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships: Hire A Helper and ISN

Single Parent Scholarships – The Custody X Change Giving Fund awards three scholarships to single parents each year for undergraduate study.

Boom & Bucket’s Student Scholarship Program – Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Additional Resources:
Resource – Financial Aid for Natives
Resource – Tools for Success (AIEF)

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