North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship

Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation

Purpose

Established in December of 2001, the North Carolina American Indian Fund is a collaborative effort of North Carolina American Indian tribes and organizations. It was established in response to an understanding that resources for meeting the human and economic needs are limited, including scholarship assistance, funding for community based health, human services, education programs, and tribal organization infrastructure.  Recognizing that gaps in funding for education needs put Indian communities at risk in many areas, education was selected as the first priority to address these critical gaps. The North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship program will assist American Indian students in obtaining higher education by providing scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to the American Indian community, extracurricular and volunteer involvement, financial need, and academic success.

Amount & Use of Funds

$1,000

The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school’s total cost of attendance. The student is responsible for all other charges. This is a one-time payment.

Criteria

In order to be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Residency Requirements: Residents of North Carolina
• High School Restrictions: None
• Plan of Study Restrictions: None
• Be high school seniors or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the state of North Carolina
• This scholarship is restricted to American Indian students with current tribal enrollment. There is a preference for NC-state recognized tribe members.

How To Apply

This scholarship is part of our universal online application. When you log on to the online system, you will be prompted to enter some basic information through an eligibility quiz, and the system will present you with all the scholarships you are eligible for and their application questions. You must submit both the universal application AND the individual scholarship questions to be considered. Please reach out to us if you have questions PRIOR to the deadline!

Questions?
Contact our Scholarships Staff!
Email: scholarships@trianglecf.org
Phone: 919.474.8370