Top Scholarships For Indigenous Students
Indigenous students often face unique challenges in accessing higher education. Many organizations, universities, and governments provide scholarships to support their academic journeys. Below are some of the best scholarships available for Indigenous students worldwide.
1. American Indian College Fund Scholarships (USA)
- Eligibility: Native American students enrolled in a tribal college or university
- Award: Varies ($1,000–$10,000 per year)
- Deadline: Varies
- How to Apply: Through the American Indian College Fund website
2. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (USA)
- Eligibility: Indigenous, African American, Hispanic, or other minority students with financial need
- Award: Full tuition, living expenses, and academic support
- Deadline: January
- How to Apply: Through the Gates Scholars website
3. Indspire’s Post-Secondary Education Scholarships (Canada)
- Eligibility: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students in Canada
- Award: Up to $10,000 for tuition and living expenses
- Deadline: February, August, and November
- How to Apply: Through Indspire’s website
4. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships (Australia)
- Eligibility: Indigenous Australian students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Award: Varies (tuition fees, living expenses, and travel grants)
- Deadline: Varies by institution
- How to Apply: Through participating Australian universities
5. Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship (New Zealand)
- Eligibility: Māori students pursuing higher education
- Award: Financial aid, mentorship, and academic resources
- Deadline: Annually (varies)
- How to Apply: Through the Beaton Scholarships website
6. Native American Scholarships Fund (USA & Canada)
- Eligibility: Indigenous students in the USA or Canada pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees
- Award: Varies ($500–$5,000)
- Deadline: March
- How to Apply: Through the Native American Scholarships Fund website
7. National Indigenous Scholarship Program (Canada)
- Eligibility: Indigenous students applying to Canadian universities
- Award: Tuition assistance and living stipends
- Deadline: Varies by university
- How to Apply: Through Canadian university admissions offices
8. Māori Education Trust Scholarships (New Zealand)
- Eligibility: Māori students at secondary or tertiary education levels
- Award: Varies ($1,000–$5,000)
- Deadline: March
- How to Apply: Through the Māori Education Trust website
9. Generation Google Scholarship for Indigenous Students (North America)
- Eligibility: Indigenous students pursuing computer science or related fields
- Award: $10,000 for students in the USA and $5,000 for students in Canada
- Deadline: December
- How to Apply: Through the Google Scholarships website
10. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship (Canada & Commonwealth Countries)
- Eligibility: Indigenous students from Commonwealth countries pursuing leadership development programs
- Award: Fully funded tuition and travel expenses
- Deadline: Varies
- How to Apply: Through participating universities
