Native American Scholarships, Internships, and Programs
Native American Scholarships, Internships, and Programs
Due dates for scholarships and awards are on the websites of each organization.
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is accepting completed applications until March, 2, 2026 for scholarships for Native students ranging from $500 to $3000 for the academic year. Priority is given for upper-division and graduate-level students who have demonstrated a financial need and who intend to use their education to benefit the American Indian community in Washington State.
For more information and application, please see their website: American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Native Forward College Fund
Native Forward College Fund website
This is a searchable site specifically for Native American / Alaska Native students who are looking for merit-based and needs-based funding for their education.
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AMVETS National Scholarships
AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren. AMVETS scholarships are designed to fulfill a financial gap after all Federal/State grants and/or scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been exhausted.
Applications for AMVETS National Scholarships
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in:
A) a PHCC approved plumbing or HVAC apprentice program
B) a full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college, or trade school, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession
C) a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university, with a major directly related to the plumbing, heating, cooling (p-h-c) profession. Approved majors are: business management, construction management with a specialization in mechanical construction; and mechanical engineering.
Applications for PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
ACF Visionary Scholarship Program
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) All high school grades eligible
Applications for ACF Visionary Scholarship Program
Code Wizards HQ Educational Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) High school seniors and incoming college freshman
B) 3.5 or higher GPA
C) Priority to STEM program applicants
Applications for Code Wizards HQ Educational Scholarship
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
The Program is open only to graduate and undergraduate students who (i) will be attending an accredited US college or university in the 50 US states or District of Columbia for the Fall 2026 semester, (ii) who is or will be a legal resident of one of the 50 US states or the District of Columbia as of the date scholarships are awarded, (iii) will be at least 18 years of age or older as of the date scholarships are awarded, and (iv) have a declared major of biology, chemistry, bio-chemistry or a related life science field; and (v) meets the following applicable GPA requirements:
Graduate students must have a cumulative graduate GPA of >3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have received a cumulative undergraduate GPA of >3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Undergraduate Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must have a cumulative college GPA of >3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Undergraduate Freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of >3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Healthcare Professionals may not participate in this Program. US federal or state government employees may not participate in this Program.
Applications for Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
Eleven Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a BIPOC high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
*Note that preference is given to first-generation students.
Applications for Eleven Scholarship
Review It Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2027. Application deadline is in May 15th, 2027.
B) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and plan on attending a school in the United States.
Applications Review It Scholarship
Trotter Project Scholarships
Application will open February 2027
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior who is planning on studying in one of the following disciplines: Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry, Hospitality Management or Agriculture.
Applications Trotter Project Scholarships
Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be accepted to a college or university.
B) Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA during a scholarship-funded semester.
Applications Automotive Women’s Association Scholarship
Burress Injury Law “Underdog Scholarship”
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a US Citizen
B) Have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service
C) Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college for the Spring 2027 academic year.
Applications Burress Injury Law “Underdog Scholarship”
American Indian Education Fund
The Undergraduate Scholarship service* supports educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students by awarding more than 200 scholarships annually.
More information on the American Indian Education Fund website
Catching the Dream
Rolling deadlines per semester
Catching the Dream provides scholarship funds for students who demonstrate academic achievement, clearly defined goals, leadership, the determination to succeed, and the desire to return to their communities and help others realize their dreams.
DAR American Indian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to help Native American college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25. Applicants must be Native Americans and must be able to prove membership in a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level. This is a $4,000 award. These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.
Visit Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship webpage
Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a 2- or 4- year college or university. Applicants must be Native American. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a 3.25 GPA or higher. The amount of scholarship may vary year to year. Deadline, January 2027.
Visit Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship webpage
Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship
This one-time scholarship will be presented each April to a high-school senior who will be attending the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a personal connection to American Indian culture and traditions, as well as evidence of personal commitment to celebrating diversity and to bridging differences between disparate groups. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate knowledge of and/or involvement with one of Virginia’s state-recognized Tribes.
To apply: For further information about this scholarship, please contact the College of William and Mary Office of Admissions at 757-221-4223.
2025 Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council. Dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Application deadline is march 20th, 2026.
2025 Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
Deadline, March 31, 2027
Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
American Indian Science and Engineering Society Scholarship
Deadline, Spring 2027
AISES Lower Columbia/Willamette River Professional Chapter
Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship
Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship
For Native American residents of Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties in Oregon or Clark County in Washington, who are seeking a post-secondary degree in science, computer science, engineering or math.
Application opens in November 2026- Deadline, March 2027.
Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships Database
Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.
More Scholarships
List of Scholarships available at University of Washington (UW)
Career Quest Internships
These internships provide students with experiences connected to CTE career pathways. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers that are aligned with their academic and career goals.
Students can apply to join one of our amazing internship programs this summer! Applications are currently open. The deadline to apply is April 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
More information and application on available CTE internships
Native American Congressional Internship- Udall Foundation
The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the Federal legislative process in order to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the Federal Government.
Udall Foundation- More information and to apply
Seattle Indian Health Board- Learner Opportunities & Paid Summer Internship
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is a community health center that has provided services to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people for over 50 years. Job shadows, internships, practicums, or something tailored just for you at Seattle Indian Health Board. When you choose to be a Learner with SIHB, you’re choosing an experience that’ll give you the tools necessary to inspire positive health outcomes for all people. Learners can pick from unique opportunities or design their own.
Submit a Learner Interest form at Seattle Indian Health Board’s website
Our public health division, Urban Indian Health Institute, is providing a summer internship opportunity for high school Juniors and Seniors. Youth will explore public health career opportunities while gaining hands-on work experience and building connections in the field.
Who: This internship is open to high school students aged 16-18 who have an interest in AI/AN public health.
When: 20 hours/week for 8 weeks. The internship will run from June 29-August 21, 2026.
Where: Seattle Indian Health Board, International District Location
Pay: $21.30/hour
For more information and to apply, please locate the “Youth Intern” listing on the job board. They ask for a current resume and an optional statement of interest.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Pathways Internship Program
The BIA Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations across the United States.
Go to the FAFSA website to find out what documents (like parent tax forms, social security numbers, tribal enrollment, or descendancy verification) are required.
Contact your high school counseling office for assistance.
The Seattle Promise Program for Fall 2026, register by Feb. 13, 2026.
Tuition-free education, regardless of GPA, income, ability or country of birth, mentorship to help you succeed, three schools and 130 programs to choose from. Limitless career possibilities. See your high school counselor for details.