Scholarships & Grants

• The Cobell Scholarship Fund
  Supports Native American & Alaska Native students attending accredited colleges. Awards vary. Deadline typically in March.
  Link: Cobell Scholarship Fund – CollegeWhale [collegewhale.com]

• American Indian College Fund Scholarships
  Merit-based awards, $2,000–$3,000 on average. One annual application opens Feb 1; priority by May 31.
  Link: American Indian College Fund Scholarships [collegewhale.com]

• Native Forward Scholars Fund
  A suite of scholarships for Indigenous students. Deadline June 1, 2026. Requires tribal affiliation and FAFSA.
  Link: Native Forward Scholars Fund [collegefund.org]

• First Nations Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship
  $1,000–$1,500 for students majoring in agriculture or food systems. 
  Link: First Nations NAFSI Scholarship [collegefund.org]

• Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Scholarships
  Varying awards for U.S. tribal members in post-secondary education. Deadline typically May.
  Link: AAIA Scholarships – CollegeWhale [collegewhale.com]

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Paid Internships & Programs

• BIA Pathways Internships
  Federal paid internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Tribal Nations—fields include environmental science, engineering, natural resources.
  Link: BIA Pathways Internships [scholarshi...erecon.com]

• AISES STEM Internships
  11-week paid STEM internships for Indigenous college students, funded by AISES partners.
  Link: AISES Internships [scholarshi...erecon.com]

• ITEP Environmental Internships
  Paid summer/academic internships in air quality, water/land management and Tribal wellbeing. Next deadline: Jan 31, 2026.
  Link: ITEP Internships [scholarshi...erecon.com], [scholarshi...erecon.com]

• Heritage Lands Collective Internships
  Flexible remote or field-based paid internships ($18/hr+) focused on ancestral land preservation and Indigenous research.
  Link: Heritage Lands Collective Internships [scholarshi...erecon.com], [firstnations.org]

• UW American Indian Studies Internships
  Udall Congressional Internship
  Link: UW AIS Internships [scholarshi...erecon.com], [firstnations.org]

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Mental Health & Wellness Resources

• IHS Native Youth Resources
  Covers suicide prevention, substance abuse, mental health helplines (e.g., 988 Lifeline) and the Center for Native American Youth.
  Link: IHS Native Youth Resources [bia.gov]

• Stanford’s Native American Youth Mental Health ECHO Hub
  Culturally informed speaker series on youth mental health, resilience, trauma, and school support.
  Link: Stanford Youth Mental Health ECHO [bia.gov]

• Affirming Pathways: Native Mental Health
      WeRNative,  StrongHearts Helpline (1‑844‑762‑8483)

• Link: Empower Mental Wellness – Native Resources [aises.org]

• Eugene’s CTSI Mental Health Services
  Local trauma-informed care in Eugene, Salem and Portland—including individual, family therapy, DBT, ACT, and art/play therapy. Call 541-484-4234.
  Link: CTSI Mental Health Services [itep.nau.edu], [itep.nau.edu]

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• Leadership & Development Programs

• Native Leadership Institute (NLI)
  Free cohort-based program preparing Indigenous leaders for office or campaign roles. Includes training, mentorship, and alumni networks.
  Link: Native Leadership Institute [heritagelands.org]

• MS in American Indian Leadership (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)
  A 100% online MS in Native American Leadership, designed for education or governance roles. GRE-free, accelerated (12 months, $12K total).
  Link: SE Native American Leadership Programs [heritagelands.org], [ais.washington.edu]

• ASU MS in Tribal Leadership & Governance
  On-campus degree focusing on tribal governance, community development, and advocacy through an Indigenous lens.
  Link: ASU Tribal Leadership & Governance MS [ais.washington.edu]