Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund
The Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund provides fast, emergency financial aid to Indigenous students at Montana colleges facing urgent hardships that could disrupt their education.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; next cycle expected to open Fall 2026)
Funding Amounts: Typically $250–$1,000 per request (one-time emergency aid; all requests considered)
Summary: Emergency financial aid for Indigenous students at Montana colleges facing urgent needs threatening their education.
Key Information: Not a scholarship; funds are for emergency situations only and are distributed rapidly.
Description
The Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund provides one-time, emergency financial assistance to Indigenous students enrolled at accredited postsecondary institutions in Montana. The fund is designed to address urgent financial hardships that could disrupt or halt a student's educational progress, such as food insecurity, emergency travel, housing, healthcare, childcare, technology, and other critical educational expenses. The program is distinct from traditional scholarships and is intended solely for emergency situations, offering a flexible and responsive application and funding process.
