George Soule American Indian Center Outside Scholarships

In addition to scholarships offered through Minnesota State University Moorhead, American Indian students may be eligible for funding opportunities from tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and national programs. Explore the external scholarships below to learn more about eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and available resources to support your educational goals.

• American Indian College Fund
  The American Indian College Fund provides annual scholarships averaging $2,000-$3,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in accredited certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities or other non-profit, accredited schools.
• American Indian Graduate Center
  The AIGC Graduate Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe and are pursuing master’s, doctoral, or professional degrees.
• American Indian Medical Scholarship/NSCDA
  The American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS) provides $1,500 per semester for up to eight semesters to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing accredited health‑related degrees, offering financial support to those in need who are committed to serving their Native communities.
• American Indian Services Scholarship
  The AIS Scholarship offers need based aid to undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges, requiring tribal enrollment or descent, at least six credits, a minimum 2.25 GPA, and a completed FAFSA.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  The AICPA Foundation Legacy Scholarships provide $5,000–$10,000 to accounting students through a single annual application that considers applicants for multiple awards supporting future CPAs, first‑generation students with financial need, and two‑year transfers, while also offering year‑round educational and professional development opportunities.
• Ardell Bjugstad Native American Scholarship
  The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program supports high achieving Native American high school seniors from federally recognized tribes in South Dakota or North Dakota who plan to pursue freshman year studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or natural resources at any postsecondary institution.
• Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. Scholarship Program
  The Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships award $1,000 twice per year to full time Native Nation citizens at accredited colleges who maintain a 2.5 GPA and submit documentation of tribal citizenship along with materials showing their connection to their Nation.
• Buck Beneschott Native American Scholarship
  The Buck Beneschott Native American Scholarship provides a $1,000 award to an ambitious Native American undergraduate or graduate student in recognition of the donor’s father’s work with the Paiute community and in support of students determined to achieve their dreams.
• Cobell Scholarship
  Cobell Scholarships provide merit and need based funding to eligible Native American undergraduate and graduate students through annual and summer awards that support higher education and professional development, all accessed through a single application system.
• Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarships
  The Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled tribal members, maintain a 3.0 GPA, attend an accredited college, and plan to work in education or social services serving Native communities.
• Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarship
  DAR American Indian Scholarships offer annual financial support to American Indian students across several award programs, helping those with verified tribal citizenship and strong academic performance pursue vocational training, undergraduate or graduate degrees, and institution specific opportunities.
• Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship
  The Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship provides annual gap funding awards of $1,000–$5,000 to American Indian students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes and pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at accredited Minnesota institutions, with eligibility based on Minnesota residency priority, GPA requirements, and full admission to a college or university.
• First Nations' Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship
  First Nations’ Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarships provide $1,000–$1,500 to tribally affiliated undergraduate and graduate students committed to strengthening Native food sovereignty, supporting those majoring in agriculture or related fields with at least a 2.75 GPA and a clear dedication to helping their communities reclaim local food system control.
• Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
  The Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship provides annual support to one full time American Indian college student with verified tribal citizenship, demonstrated financial need, strong academic achievement, and a minimum 3.25 GPA, with award amounts varying each year based on the endowment’s return.
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• Gates Scholarship
  The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last dollar award for exceptional, Pell eligible high school seniors, only available at the high school level, that covers the full unmet cost of attendance for students with strong academics, leadership, and personal resilience who enroll full time in a four year degree program at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship
  The Indian Health Service Scholarship Program offers three financial aid pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native students—Preparatory, Pre Graduate, and Health Professions—providing tuition, fees, monthly stipends, and summer support for those pursuing health related degrees, with eligibility based on tribal affiliation, academic standing, and a commitment to serve in Indian health programs after training.
• International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons Native American Scholarship
  The IOKDS Native American Scholarship provides annual tuition assistance to technical, vocational, and undergraduate students with a documented Native American bloodline. To apply, students must email Native-American-director@iokds.org between November 1 and March 1 to request an official application packet.
• Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
  The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program provides up to $4,000 for undergraduate students and up to $6,000 for graduate students who are Minnesota residents with at least one fourth American Indian ancestry or verified tribal citizenship, demonstrate financial need, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, enroll at least half time in an eligible Minnesota college, and qualify for federal or state grant aid.
• MnACC BIPOC Scholarships
  The MnACC College Scholarship offers a one‑time award for students from underrepresented communities who graduate from a Minnesota high school and enroll at a MnACC member institution, with applications open March 1–May 1.
• National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarships
  The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 per year to high achieving undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate significant financial need, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are committed to biomedical, behavioral, or health related research careers, with recipients completing paid research service at the NIH after graduation.
• Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) Scholarship
  The NAFWS Scholarship Program offers national and regional awards to full time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing natural resource related degrees who are U.S. citizens with verified tribal enrollment or BIA Form 4432, with applications accepted in late spring and requiring an essay, resume, transcripts, enrollment verification, proof of tribal citizenship, and one letter of recommendation.
• Native Forward Scholars Fund
  Native Forward provides a wide range of scholarships for tribally enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, offering a searchable database that helps Native scholars find funding aligned with their academic level, field of study, and tribal citizenship.
• Page Foundation Grant
  The Page Grant provides $2,500–$3,500 in renewable annual funding for Minnesota high school graduates who are students of color and/or American Indian enrolled full time at a Minnesota post secondary institution, supporting their education while requiring at least 50 hours of K–8 academic focused volunteer service during the award year.
• Partnership with Native Americans Scholarship
  This competitive scholarship supports Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities by providing financial awards plus mentoring and resources.
• Society for American Archaeology Native American Scholarships
  The Society for American Archaeology offers several member-only scholarships for Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Indigenous students, including undergraduate, graduate, and training awards, listed on a searchable page of funding opportunities for different academic levels.
• Southwest Native American Foundation Scholarship
  The Southwest Native American Foundation offers scholarships for tribally enrolled or lineal descendant Native students pursuing summer programs, vocational training, community college, four year degrees, or graduate study, with a May 1 annual deadline and application materials including proof of tribal enrollment, transcripts, a personal essay, and a recommendation letter.
• Truman D. Picard Scholarship - Intertribal Timber Council
  The Truman D. Picard Scholarship, sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council, supports Native American students pursuing higher education in natural resources, forestry, and fire related fields.
• Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
  The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship provides up to $7,500 and access to a national network of Native and environmental leaders for students committed to Tribal public policy, Native health care, or environmental conservation, recognizing undergraduates who demonstrate leadership, public service, and a strong dedication to creating positive change.