Opportunities
Graduate Student Wokini Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded by the Admissions Office in collaboration with the American Indian Student Center. These scholarship opportunities exist for students who are tribally enrolled or have descendancy through a federally recognized tribe in the United States, including Alaskan Natives. Selected Wokini Scholars will be awarded an annual $5,000 scholarship that can be renewed for an additional two years.
Click here to see the guidelines. Please complete and submit the application to be considered for the Wokini Scholarship.
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): May 31, 2023
Who is eligible? Vary
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate program at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools.
To discover additional scholarships, check out the American Indian College Scholarship Website List.
*Many of these scholarships are also available to other student populations.
If you have additional questions about the scholarship application, or your status, please contact a member of our Student Success Services team at scholarships@collegefund.org, or at 800-987-3863.
Native Forward Scholars Fund
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): Vary
Who is eligible? Must have tribal affiliation
Native Forward Scholars Fund offers more than 30 scholarships and fellowships that fund undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking students. Please review each page for full program information, eligibility, and application requirements.
If you have additional questions about the scholarship application, or your status, please contact a member of our Student Success Services team at scholarships@collegefund.org, or at 800-987-3863.
American Indian Education Fund
Award(s): Up to $2000/year
Deadline(s): Early Deadline – March 1; Final Deadline – April 4
Who is eligible? Must have tribal affiliation (personal or through one parent)
American Indian Education Fund, a program of PWNA, offers scholarships, literacy programs, and school supplies to help end the cycle of poverty.
Education is one of the most important cornerstones of self-sufficiency and quality of life. It is also a crucial factor in addressing the long-term challenges on the reservations we serve.
Apply for Graduate Scholarship
For more information on scholarships in general: Visit our website at aiefprogram.org Call 1-866-866-8642 (toll-free) or Email rschad@nativepartnership.org.
Trails to Research Summer Program
Dates: July 17-21, 2023
Award(s): program includes housing, meals, gas, materials, and stipend
Deadline(s): May 1, 2023
Who is eligible? Students from all tribal colleges
Trails To Research courses provide the opportunity for tribal college students to participate in a week-long Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). The courses are held at MSU and at Tribal Colleges across Montana and aim to familiarize Tribal College students with STEM undergraduate research. The only prerequisite is an interest in STEM science.
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to:
Instructors:
Christa Merzdorf - 406-954-5456 - merzdorf@montana.edu
Jennifer Forecki - 414-803-1699 - jforecki@montana.edu
Minority University Research Education Project (MUREP) for American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement (MAIANSE)
Deadline(s): Vary
Who is eligible? Vary
NASA's MAIANSE Activity seeks to increase American Indian and Alaska Native engagement in STEM through authentic and unique NASA experiences.
Check out the list of NASA experiences and internships
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to:
Dr. Alicia Joseph, Activity Manager
alicia.t.joseph@nasa.gov
NASA’s Internship Programs
Deadline(s): Vary
Who is eligible? Vary
Includes internships, pathways internships, fellowships, and international internships.
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to:
Dr. Alicia Joseph, Activity Manager
alicia.t.joseph@nasa.gov
NASA DEVELOP Program
Deadline(s): Vary – Depends on Term
Who is eligible? Vary – must have interest in earth science and remote sensing
DEVELOP conducts feasibility studies that bridge the gap between Earth science information and society. These projects help both participants and partners learn more about using geospatial information. Projects address priorities and concerns in nine thematic areas: Agriculture, Climate, Disasters, Ecological Conservation, Energy, Health & Air Quality, Urban Development, Water Resources, and Wildland Fires.
OUR PROGRAM
Three times a year, participants apply through a competitive application process. Those selected conduct 10-week research projects in interdisciplinary teams of 4-5 people. They work closely with DEVELOP science advisors and mentors to apply Earth observations to address real-world problems. Through this process, participants build both research and science communication skills. These skills and project experience help set them up for success in the workforce.
For questions regarding the application process, please refer to the online application's FAQs. If you were not able to find the answer you were looking for, please, contact us at NASA-DL-DEVELOP@mail.nasa.gov
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship
Award(s): help with tuition and fees, living stipend, mentoring and support, educational programming, and professional development
Deadline(s): TBD for 2024
Who is eligible? Students with tribal affiliation or descendant
TAF was designed to aid Native students in achieving their educational goals leading to careers in agriculture. The fellowship program provides a generous benefits package that can include up to four years of fellowship status, with funding to earn agricultural degrees or technical certifications.
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to:
info@taffellows.org
Pathways to Public Service Program for Students & Recent Graduates
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): Vary
Who is eligible? Vary
If you’re a current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs.
Learn more about the Internship Program
Learn more about the Pathways Recent Graduates Program
Learn more about the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program and other student programs and opportunities on the webpage.
Please email pathways@opm.gov with any issues or questions related to the Pathways Programs for students and recent graduates and the Post-Secondary Students and College Graduate Hiring Authorities.
Federal Aviation Administration
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): Vary
Who is eligible? Vary
Learn more about FAA Internships
Water and Land Summer Internship Program
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): March 29, 2023
Who is eligible?
Be majoring in an environmental or related field like science (biology, chemistry, ecology), engineering, planning, policy, law, civil engineering, hydrology, agricultural sciences
This program provides the opportunity for students to gain hands-on skills with tribal environmental offices or other organizations managing water and land resources.
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to:
Kerri Sangster
kerrisangster@nau.edu
BIA Pathways Internship Program
Award(s): Vary
Deadline(s): Currently Closed
Who is eligible? Vary
Learn more about different pathways
Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research
Northwestern University, in collaboration with the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), announces several post-doctoral fellowship positions. All positions are two-year, full-time fellowships that provide an opportunity for individuals who have completed a Ph.D. or other terminal degree to gain expertise and experience in health services research broadly, with the goal of preparing for a scholarly career. All openings are funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research; research activities must relate to NIDILRR’s Long Range Plan.
Post-Doctoral Fellows gain experience in a full range of research-related activities, developing publications and grant applications. Positions begin preferably between Summer and Fall 2023. Applicants should specify which of four funding mechanisms, described below, are best aligned with their interests and goals.
Employment research-focused fellowships are funded by two mechanisms. The first funding mechanism, the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities,aims to (1) Conduct a randomized control trial of a telehealth pain self-management intervention, (2) Assess employer-, client-, job-, and environment-related barriers and facilitators of job retention, (3) Evaluate an implementation science approach to employment interventions in people with Parkinson’s disease, and (4) Evaluate a decision aid to job seekers on how and when to disclose the need for job accommodations. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assist in the execution and implementation of scientific research and development in collaboration with a research team based at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
The second employment-related fellowship opportunity is funded by an Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training award to Northwestern University. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will develop one or more research projects, develop grant applications, publish manuscripts, enroll in coursework, and receive mentoring in preparation for a scholarly career.
In addition, there are opportunities for post-doctoral fellows interested in research involving home-and community-based services (HCBS) and community living and participation. The HCBS opportunity stems from a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Home and Community Based Servicesawarded to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Center aims are to (1) Identify and test promising measures, (2) Identify promising HCBS practices and requisite service-delivery competencies, (3) Develop and pilot test an intervention for HCBS using manualized training materials that support person-centered care delivery and coordination, and (4) Work closely with NIDILRR and other Administration for Community Living centers to ensure the RRTC’s activities are informing and informed by other HCBS quality initiatives. A fellow will have opportunities to work with a team that develops person-centered outcome measures, defines best practices and competencies, and designs and conducts a training intervention.
The last funding opportunity stems from an Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training award focused on NIDILRR’s community living and participation priority awarded to Northwestern University. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will develop one or more research projects, develop grant applications, publish manuscripts, enroll in coursework, and receive mentoring in preparation for a scholarly career.
Information about and application requirements are available on the Integrated Program in Health Services and Outcomes Research website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cehs/fellowships/index.html
Contact Allen Heinemann at 312-238-2920 or a-heinemann@northwestern.edu for questions about eligibility and program fit. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers.