American Indian Fund

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Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: American Indian Education Fund — click here to apply

Application Deadline:

  • Early Submission Deadline: 03/01/2025 (for an extra point)

  • Final Deadline: 04/04/2025

Overview: The American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) program, part of Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA), supports Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing higher education. The program offers competitive scholarships, mentoring, care packages, laptops, and more to help students succeed. The goal is to address challenges faced by Native American students and empower them to achieve their educational dreams.

Key Information:

  • Location: Nationwide

  • Modality: In-person or hybrid at accredited colleges/universities (fully online schools do not qualify)

  • Compensation: Scholarships awarded based on credit hours

  • Estimated Time Commitment: Full-time enrollment for undergraduates; 6-18 credit hours for graduate students

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian (must provide Tribal Enrollment documentation)

  • Enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year U.S. college/university

  • GPA of 2.0–3.5 is desirable (all students encouraged to apply)

  • High school graduates with a GED and non-traditional students may apply

Charlotte Waterson
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