Tribal Scholar Grant
The Tribal Scholar Grant funds women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students 25+ at Tribal Colleges to pursue technical, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees, supporting their academic and community leadership goals.
Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application) | February 2027 (recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per year, renewable for up to five years; unrestricted, non-tuition grant.
Summary: Supports women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students aged 25+ at Tribal Colleges with unrestricted funding for technical, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, Tribal affiliation, and Tribal College enrollment.
Description
The Tribal Scholar Grant, offered by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, provides unrestricted, non-tuition funding to women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students aged 25 and older who are attending Tribal Colleges in the United States. The grant is intended to support students pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree. Recipients are selected based on financial need, proof of Tribal affiliation, and enrollment at a Tribal College. The program aims to empower scholars to achieve their academic and professional goals and encourages them to give back to their communities.
