Native American & Indigenous Studies

The information here will help you to understand the Tribal enrollment process and tribal services. It will also guide you to resources that can assist with tracing American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Information to aid in conducting genealogical research is also provided.

The Smithsonian Institution has compiled this list of resources and experts who can appraise and help determine the monetary value of Native American artifacts.

Indian Affairs (IA) currently provides services (directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts) to approximately 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. A list and description of services is provided here.

The mission of First Nations Development Institute is to strengthen American Indian economies to support healthy Native communities. They invest in and create innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities. With the support of individuals, foundations, corporate and tribal donors, First Nations Development Institute improves economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance & training, advocacy & policy, and direct financial grants in six key areas: Achieving Native Financial Empowerment, Investing in Native Youth, Strengthening Tribal & Community Institutions, Advancing Household & Community Asset-Building Strategies, Nourishing Native Foods & Health, and Stewarding Native Lands. First Nations is the most highly-rated American Indian nonprofit in the nation.

The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 ​and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native students who are citizens of their Native Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.

The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students who are enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or nonprofit, accredited schools.

Throughout their 50-year history, Native Forward has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Sallie Mae provides resources to help Native Americans find scholarships to help pay for college.

The National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

Browse this list of Native American Scholarships or get matched to college scholarships you qualify for.