The Circle of Indigenous Nations works with the Office of Student Finance to answer your financial aid questions. The Circle of Indigenous Nations office also works with the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program and other tribal higher education offices. The following links provide information about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities for American Indian students within and outside of the University of Minnesota.
Community Health Initiative (CHI) Scholarship (coming soon)
Ethel Curry American Indian Scholarship
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Endowed Scholarship
American Indian Environmental Leadership Scholarship
Center for Native American Youth
The Native American Political Leadership Program
Daughters of the American Revolution
Minnesota State Indian/Tribal Scholarships
American Indian students with at least one-fourth Indian ancestry and membership in a federally recognized tribe may be eligible for these scholarships through their tribal agency office or the Minnesota State Indian Scholarship Program (Minnesota residency required). For more information, visit their site or call the Circle of Indigenous Nations office at 612-624-2555.
Additional funding opportunities
American Indian Education Foundation
American Indian Family Empowerment Program Fund
American Indian Graduate Center
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Association on American Indian Affairs
Financial Aid for Native American Students
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Indian Health Services Scholarship
National Indian Education Association
Native American Education Grant