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Scholarships/Fellowships

2018 Peabody Essex Museum Fellowships
The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) houses the oldest ongoing collection of Native art in the Western Hemisphere. Beyond stewarding the collection through exhibitions and publications, PEM furthers its commitment to it by fostering and advancing the next generation of Native American leaders in the cultural sector through the Native American Fellowship (NAF) program.
American Indian College Fund
Provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges, and to fund and create awareness about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values.
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Also provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending any other accredited public and non-profit private college all across the United States.
American Indian Graduate Center
The American Indian Graduate Center is a national organization headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico providing educational assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and undergraduate students throughout the United States.
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Since the founding in 1969, AIGC has awarded more than 16,000 scholarships totaling over $44 million to graduate students in all fields of study.
American Indian Library Association (AILA)
The American Indian Library Association (AILA) will provide a library school scholarship to a qualified American Indian individual in the amount of $4000 for the 2017-2018 academic school year.

Deadline: May 1, 2017
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The purpose of the Virginia Mathews Memorial Scholarship shall be to provide tuition to an American Indian individual who lives and works in the American Indian community, and who is enrolled, or has been accepted and will enroll, in a master’s degree program at a university with a library and/or information sciences program accredited by the American Library Association.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
Association on American Indian Affairs--AAIA
In order to thrive, Native families and youth need to be healthy, have a good education, and be part of a strong and supportive community and culture.

For 94 years, AAIA has been working to promote these goals and provide the critical elements that Native American children and families need to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
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AAIA takes its lead from Native American people themselves. We work in close cooperation with Native Americans and other organizations that have similar missions in determining which issues will be pursued and the amount of emphasis to be placed on each issue. The focus of AAIA's work is on areas that are vitally important but not adequately addressed by government or other organizations. AAIA is unique in that, in addition to providing assistance in the area of national policy, we also work on a grass roots level as well as being the oldest policy/advocacy Native non-profit in the country.
College Success Arizona
College Success Arizona is building public will for college completion and providing a unique combination of scholarships and mentoring that increase college graduation rates among low-income and first-generation students across the state.
FastWeb
Scholarships, internships, colleges and more.
Horatio Alger Association
Since 1984, Horatio Alger Association Members and Friends have been funding need-based college scholarships to support deserving young people overcome their adversity and pursue their dreams through higher education. So far the Association has awarded more than $125 million to approximately 20,000 students.
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In addition to undergraduate scholarship support, the Association offers a number of services and opportunities to Horatio Alger Scholars:
•Financial Aid and Scholarship Counseling
•College Readiness Tools
•Support and Referral Services
•Mentoring Programs
•Alumni Association
•Graduate Grants
Indian Health Service Scholarships
The IHS Scholarship Program provides qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professions students an opportunity to establish an educational foundation for each stage of your pre-professional careers.
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Since IHS began providing scholarship support to American Indian and Alaska Native students to pursue health profession careers in 1978, the program has grown to support, educate and place health care professionals within medically underserved Indian health programs throughout the continental United States and Alaska.
Intertribal Timber Council
Annually awards the Truman D. Picard Scholarships to outstanding students studying natural resources, and the Earle R. Wilcox Memorial Awards for excellence in Indian natural resource management.
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
NIEA works to improve the education of Native students, from the time they enter schooling in pre-kindergarten to when they leave to begin their careers. In conjunction with our partners, NIEA will provide information to students that cover a broad range of topics, from writing a resume to studying for standardized tests.
Native American Journalists Association
NAJF is an opportunity for college and graduate students to deepen their reporting and multimedia skills, while learning from tribal journalists and news industry professionals from across the country.
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. The internship is funded by the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy.
University of Phoenix--External Scholarships
For students of University of Phoenix-- scholarships that are developed and funded by private organizations and are available to the general public.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible, high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health care, and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.

College Readiness

ACT
Information about the ACT test, education and career planning.
AVID
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Helios Education Foundation
Helios Education Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education.
Inceptia
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization providing expertise in higher education access, student loan repayment, analytics, default prevention, financial education and verification. Inceptia educates students on how to pay for college, guides borrowers through loan repayment counseling, and provides default prevention strategies and services to schools
101 Tips for Landing Native American Scholarships and Grants for College
This free download from Indian Country addresses scholarships available to Native students while debunking a variety of myths and false assumptions about scholarship applications.

Colleges

Eastern Washington University
In Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University EWU offers 135 fields of study, nine master's degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, one educational specialist degree and one applied doctorate.
Evergreen State College
Evergreen is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Northwest Indian College
With its main campus located on the Lummi Indian Reservation in Washington State, 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Northwest Indian College is the only accredited tribal college serving the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Northwest University
Northwest University is a regionally accredited, private, non-profit Christian university offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Established in 1934, NU has been driven by its mission to build a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.
Northwest University—grow your faith and education near Seattle, Washington.
Peninsula College
At Peninsula College, our unique environment encourages you to explore new possibilities. The college is innovative and student-centered with excellent faculty and small classes. We offer international learning experiences and are actively involved in our local community. What’s more, we provide many extra-curricular opportunities: championship athletic teams, student clubs and activities, and an array of cultural and fine arts events throughout the year.
University of Hawaii--Hawaii Community College
For 75 years Hawai'i CC has provided access to higher education opportunities, trained a skilled workforce and supported the economic development of the County of Hawai'i.
University of Washington
The UW is one of the world’s preeminent public universities. Our impact on individuals, our region and the world is profound — whether we are launching young people into a boundless future or confronting the grand challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Ranked No. 10 in the world in Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2015 rankings, the UW educates more than 54,000 students annually. We turn ideas into impact and transform lives and our world
Washington State University
Since 1890, Washington State University has inspired the next generation of problem solvers. WSU faculty inspire discovery and spark creativity among civic-minded students. Proud alumni become leaders with a singular goal: making the world a better place.
Western Washington University
Not too big, not too small…

With 15,000 students, 160 academic programs, and an energized campus community, Western offers the focus on students and the faculty access of a smaller college and the academic choice, resources, multicultural diversity, and room to grow of a large university. Not so big that you feel like a number; not so small that you have to conform to a mold. Large enough for you to define yourself and small enough that you make a difference.

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Library: Scholarships & College Tips

Scholarships/Fellowships

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