Search For Native American College Scholarships That Honor Culture and Identity
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 reflect tribal affiliation, lived experience, or cultural identity.
That’s why we created a search platform focused entirely on Native American college scholarships—to help students access funding that honors who they are and where they come from.
Whether you’re a student, family member, or educator, this tool makes it easier to find scholarships that are not just available—but belonging-centered.
🔗 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, self-identification
✅ 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 You Can Find 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
Check out on how a scholarship search is completed within CollegeBound Journey.
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
Ready to Invest in Native Youth?
Experience the Only Platform Built for Native College Planning.
Request a DemoI'm Ready To PurchaseRecommend a Scholarship to Add
Know of a Native American scholarship or financial aid opportunity that we should include? Help us grow this resource by sharing information about programs that support Indigenous youth.