Find Native American College Scholarships That Support College Journeys
Why Native American College Scholarships Matter
Native students are among the most underrepresented in higher education—and financial barriers are a major reason why. Yet most scholarship tools don’t understand the complexities of cultural identity.
That’s why we created a search platform focused entirely on Native American college scholarships—to help students access funding based on specific Tribal affiliation and Native American identity status.
Whether you’re a student, family member, or educator, this tool makes it easier to find American Indian college funding.
🔗 Not sure where to begin? Start with our blog 5 Full Tuition Scholarships for Native Americans
Filter Native American College Scholarships by What Matters Most
✅ Tribal affiliation
✅ Native identity: enrolled, descendant, etc.
✅ Academic majors
✅ State residency
✅ School type
CollegeBound Journey is the only platform that allows this level of culturally relevant filtering.
Types of Native American College Scholarships Found in Our Database
- Tribe Sponsored Scholarships
- BIE Higher Education Funding
- Private Foundation Opportunities
- State-Specific Indian Higher Education Aid
- Tuition Waivers
- In-State Tuition Programs
- Full Tuition Scholarships and Programs
Watch a Video on Using the Scholarship Search
FAQs About the Scholarship Search Tool
While many scholarship search tools simply offer a checkbox for “Native American,” the reality is far more complex. Due to factors like federal recognition, tribal enrollment, blood quantum, and inconsistent record keeping, Native identity can’t always be defined by checking a single box.
That’s why our tool is different. Our searchable database of Native American college scholarships allows students to filter opportunities based on tribal affiliation, enrollment status, descendancy, or self-identification. These culturally responsive filters make it easier for students to find scholarships that truly reflect their personal identity and lived experience.
Our consultants have extensive experience within the field of Native American college planning and have accumulated hundreds of scholarship opportunities.
Colleges are continuously adjusting their programming and opportunities to meet current student needs. CollegeBound Journey strives to provide up-to-date information. Please refer to our Disclaimer page. We invite program notifications and edits on our Contact page.
We update the database as new information becomes known. Additionally, we review every entry within the database by January of each year. This ensures that links and deadlines are accurate for the platform users.
Moreover, we do not accept sponsorship or monetary exchange from colleges or companies to be included on our list.
At this time, we have restricted our scholarship selections to opportunities available to students beginning their freshman year; however, many of the scholarships can be used at the sophomore, junior, or senior year as well. At this time the scholarship database only contains scholarship opportunities available within the United States.
Moreover, we do not accept sponsorship or monetary exchange from colleges or companies to be included on our list.