Tribal Scholar Grant
Forecasted
Tribal Scholar Grant supports women, nonbinary and Two-Spirit students at Tribal Colleges with non-tuition educational funding to pursue academic and career goals and give back to their communities.
Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application and recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 annually, renewable for up to five years
Summary: Unrestricted, non-tuition educational support for women, nonbinary and Two-Spirit students attending Tribal Colleges across the United States.
Key Information: Applicants must be age 25 or older and provide proof of Tribal affiliation and Tribal College enrollment.
Description
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation’s Tribal Scholar Grant supports women, nonbinary and Two-Spirit students attending Tribal Colleges across the country. It provides unrestricted, non-tuition grants directly to recipients pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate’s degree or a first bachelor’s degree. The program supports educational pursuits rather than research or a defined project, with renewable assistance for students who demonstrate financial need.
The program reflects Jeannette Rankin’s legacy as the first U.S. Congresswoman representing Montana and an advocate for social and racial justice. Reviewers consider applicants’ academic and professional goals, whether those goals are concrete and realistic, and the clarity of their plans for achieving them. Applicants also explain how they will use their education to give back to their communities.
