American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) Scholarship

Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) · National

AIEF, a program of Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA), awards scholarships to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited two- or four-year school. Beyond the cash award, recipients get mentoring, care packages, and a laptop to help them stay enrolled. Fully online programs and summer-only enrollment do not qualify.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

DemographicsStudent or one parent must be an enrolled member of a Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian nation, with documentation (or a Certificate of Indian Blood). Current or future undergraduate/graduate students are encouraged to apply, including students with a GED; standard high school seniors qualify as incoming ('future') students.

Applying

AwardVaries by credit hours

OpensEarly deadline: March 1

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 4)

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersNot listed

RenewableNot listed

Awards/yr—

Award amount is not published; graduate awards scale with enrolled credit hours. Includes mentoring, care packages, and a laptop beyond the cash award.

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