Scholarships for Native American Students

These 18 hand-curated scholarships are open to Native American Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

18 scholarships

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Sault Tribe Higher Education Unmet Needs Grant

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Higher Education Department

Amount
Varies according to the student’s documented unmet fall-term financial need and available program funds
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026

An enrolled Sault Tribe member attending an accredited Michigan public college or university full time as an undergraduate in Fall 2026.

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Partial Worldwide Any level

Chickasaw Nation General Scholarship

The Chickasaw Nation

Amount
$250 to $500 per term or semester, based on GPA and course load
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026

Chickasaw citizens enrolled in accredited higher education who earn a 3.0+ term GPA and submit the required academic documents during the a…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Abeka Apisachi Nursing Scholarship

The Chickasaw Nation and East Central University

Amount
Full tuition, required fees, and housing at East Central University, with part-time work in the Chickasaw Nation Departm
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026

Chickasaw citizens pursuing nursing at East Central University who meet the nursing program’s requirements and can work part time for the N…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Holisso Pisachi Education Scholarship

The Chickasaw Nation and East Central University

Amount
Full tuition, required fees, and housing at East Central University, with part-time work in the Chickasaw Nation Departm
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026

Chickasaw citizens pursuing an education degree at East Central University who meet ECU requirements and can work part time for the Nation’…

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Varies United States Associate, undergraduate, masters, and p Closes in 28 days

Hopi BIA Higher Education Grant and Hopi Education Award

Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarships Program

Amount
Varies based on unmet need and available funding
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026

Full-time, degree-seeking Hopi Tribe members at regionally accredited U.S. institutions who exhaust other financial aid first.

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Partial United States Associate, undergraduate, masters, and p Closes in 28 days

Hopi Tuition and Book Award

Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarships Program

Amount
Varies based on eligible tuition and book costs, need, and available funding
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026

Part-time, degree-seeking Hopi Tribe members—or eligible students with no unmet need—at regionally accredited institutions.

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Partial United States Certificate, undergraduate, and graduate

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship

American Indian College Fund

Amount
Awards vary; College Fund scholarships average about $2,000–$3,000
Deadline
Jan 25, 2027

American Indian or Alaska Native tribal members or descendants with a 2.0+ GPA enrolled full time at an accredited nonprofit U.S. instituti…

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Partial United States Certificate, undergraduate, and graduate

American Indian College Fund TCU Scholarship Program

American Indian College Fund

Amount
Awards vary; College Fund scholarships average about $2,000–$3,000
Deadline
Jan 25, 2027

American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled at a Tribal College or University who are tribal members or descendants of enrolled memb…

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Partial United States Any level

DAR American Indian Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

An American Indian vocational, undergraduate, or graduate student with a recognized tribal card, financial need, and at least a 3.25 GPA.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount
Varies annually with the endowment’s total return
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A U.S. citizen and American Indian student with recognized tribal identification, at least a 3.25 GPA, documented financial need, and full-…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

EFWA American Dream Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $1,000 one time
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A financially needy U.S. citizen at an accredited two-year U.S. college who plans to transfer to a four-year institution for an accounting …

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Partial United States Any level

Minnesota Indian Scholarship

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Amount
Up to $4,000 per academic year for undergraduates or $6,000 for graduate students
Deadline
July 1 priority deadline; the official MNAid application remains available

A financially needy Minnesota resident with at least one-fourth American Indian ancestry or enrolled citizenship in a federally recognized …

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Partial United States Grades 5–12 and postsecondary

Hopi Educational Enrichment Award

Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarships Program

Amount
75% of eligible activity costs, up to $500
Deadline
At least 30 days before the educational activity

Hopi students in grade five through postsecondary education attending a qualifying educational-enrichment activity.

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Partial United States Secondary, postsecondary, and profession

Hopi Standardized Test Fee Award

Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarships Program

Amount
Actual eligible examination cost, up to $500
Deadline
Open year-round; apply at least 30 days before the test

Enrolled Hopi Tribe members taking a required academic, admissions, vocational, or professional-certification examination.

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Partial United States Any level

Colorado State University Native American Legacy Award

Colorado State University

Amount
Reduces nonresident tuition to Colorado resident base tuition; value varies annually
Deadline
15 business days before the term

A non-Colorado-resident Native American student seeking a degree on CSU’s main campus who documents qualifying tribal citizenship or ancest…

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