Native Forward Scholars Fund

For over 55 years, Native Forward Scholars Fund has been committed to empowering Native American and Alaska Native students through equitable access to higher education. As the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the United States, we deliver more than just financial aid—we provide scholarships, student support services, and comprehensive wraparound programming that eliminate systemic and financial barriers, while honoring and uplifting the cultural identities of our scholars.

We have served Native students from all 50 states and over 500 Tribal Nations—communities that continue to face significant and longstanding challenges in higher education, including the lowest enrollment and graduation rates of any racial or ethnic group. Our work directly addresses these disparities by providing the tools, resources, and culturally grounded support Native students need to thrive.

By investing in Native students, we are cultivating the next generation of Indigenous leaders—individuals who will go on to serve their communities as educators, healthcare professionals, engineers, artists, public servants, and changemakers.

This Native Nonprofit Day, your support helps us expand access, deepen impact, and uplift the voices of Native scholars across the country.

Join us in empowering Native excellence.