Native Scholarships

Higher Education | Scholarship Opportunities

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Elizabeth Furber Scholarship

The purpose of the Elizabeth Furber Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native female graduate students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in fine arts, visual works, crafts, music, performing arts and dance, literary arts, creative writing, and poetry.

Link: Elizabeth Furber Scholarship 2024-2025 | Native Forward Scholars Fund

Deadline: 6/1/2024

Award Amount: Varies


All Native American High School Academic Scholarship

The All Native American High School Academic Team is awarded to high school seniors who have outstanding academic achievements, leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, and motivation to serve and succeed. Applicants must hold a current GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Link: All Native American High School Academic Team 2024-2025 | Native Forward Scholars Fund

Deadline: 6/1/2024

Award Amount: Varies


Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the Grace Wall Barreda Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in Public Health or Environmental Science/Studies.

Link: Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship 2024-2025 | Native Forward Scholars Fund

Deadline: 6/1/2024

Award Amount: Varies


Little Miami Brewing Native American Scholarship

Any Native American high school senior or undergraduate may apply for this scholarship. Those from Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana are strongly preferred.

Link: Little Miami Brewing Native American Scholarship Award | Bold.org

Deadline: 7/28/2024

Award Amount: $2,500


Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship

Any male trade school student who is an underrepresented minority pursuing the trades may apply for this scholarship. Eligible candidates for this scholarship include those who identify as African-American, Hispanic or Latinos, and American Indians, or Alaska Natives.

Link: Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 7/31/24

Award Amount: $625


Cobell Scholarships

Providing elevated opportunities for high achieving, community involved Native college students with leadership experience through empowering them with an impactful scholarship experience designed to support their success in higher education.

Link: Cobell Scholarship – Native American Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: Varies