November 1, 2026
American Indian Services Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Undergraduate Native American or Alaska Native students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe and demonstrate financial need may apply for term-based scholarship support paid directly to their accredited U.S. college or university.
Award amounts vary based on need for the term applied, covering up to one-half of tuition costs. Applicants must pursue a first bachelor's degree with at least 6 credits per term, maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA after the first college term, and complete the FAFSA.
Submit a complete application with all required documents by the deadline matching your academic calendar: July 1 for fall terms or November 1 for winter and spring terms.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Application essay of at least one page, 12-point font, double-spaced, uploaded separately
- Essay must be at least one page in length
- 12-point font
- Double-spaced
- Uploaded as a separate document
- The 2.25 cumulative GPA requirement applies after the first college term.