Native Forward Scholars Fund — Scholarships & Fellowships

About This Opportunity

Native Forward Scholars Fund offers 30+ scholarships and fellowships for Native students at every level — undergraduate through professional and doctoral degrees. Award amounts range from $100 to $30,000, with specialized awards for STEM, law, medicine, business, and other graduate fields. Native Forward also offers Student Access Funding to help cover graduate or professional exam costs (LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.) and related preparatory expenses. A Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) or equivalent tribal documentation is required.

Who Can Apply

Enrolled member or descendant of a U.S. federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group. Must provide proof of tribal affiliation (Tribal Eligibility Certificate, Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, tribal enrollment card, or descendancy letter from tribal enrollment office). Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. institution.