scholarships & awards

Funding for your education.

American Indian College Fund

Scholarships from the Native American College Fund for undergraduates and graduate students attending tribal and non-tribal colleges.

College Scholarships & Resources for Women

A list of scholarships opportunities specifically given to female students.

Colorado Student Financial Assistance Programs

A resource guide for Colorado residents offered by Colorado’s Department of Higher Education.

Federal Grants/Scholarships

Read more about scholarship opportunities from the Bureau of Indian Education

First Generation Award

Offered by the Center for Advising and Student Achievement, the First Generation Award is for new/transfer students.

Freshman Scholarship Guide

A guide from CSU’s Student Financial Services for applicants seeking admission to Colorado State University.

Native American Legacy Award

An award that reduces non-resident tuition to Colorado resident base tuition for eligible Native American students.

Native American Scholarships

The Native American Scholarships document was compiled by Rosie Dayzie, an Intern High School Counselor. It lists over 40 nationwide scholarships.

Native Students in Science Scholarship

Created by the estate of Katharine Douglass to help the College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology recruit and retain Native American students from specific indigenous groups to become undergraduate or graduate students in the sciences. Students must apply through the CSU Scholarship Application process.

Student Financial Services

CSU’s Financial Aid Office has information on many other scholarships and awards available for all students.

Udall Congressional Internship

The Native American Congressional Internship Program is geared towards helping students understand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government through first-hand experience.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

A scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.