Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund
The Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund from Montana Community Foundation provides fast, one-time financial aid for Indigenous students in Montana colleges facing emergency hardships.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,000 per request (typical); all requests considered; one-time emergency assistance
Summary: Provides rapid-response, emergency financial aid to Indigenous students in Montana postsecondary institutions facing urgent hardships.
Key Information: Not a scholarship; supports immediate, emergency needs only.
Description
The Indigenous Student Rapid Assistance Fund, administered by the Montana Community Foundation, offers swift, one-time financial support to Indigenous students enrolled at accredited postsecondary institutions in Montana who are experiencing sudden financial hardships. The fund is designed to prevent disruptions to students’ educational progress by addressing urgent needs such as food, housing, travel, healthcare, childcare, and educational technology or supplies. Unlike traditional scholarships, this fund specifically targets emergency situations and delivers aid rapidly to help students remain on their academic path.
