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Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

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What you get

The Bureau of Indian Education Higher Education Grant program provides financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities. Awards help cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, and are distributed through BIE directly or through federally recognized tribes participating in the program. Students must reapply annually and maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain funding.

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

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Are you an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe eligible to receive BIE services?
Can you demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA?
Are you accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education?
Do you maintain satisfactory academic progress?
Are you a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Tribal enrollment documentation or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
2FAFSA application with Student Aid Report (SAR)
3Official acceptance letter from accredited college or university
4Official transcripts
5Financial need documentation

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Work-Study

See details for your state

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Are you an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe eligible to receive BIE services?
Can you demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA?
Are you accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education?
Do you maintain satisfactory academic progress?
Are you a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Tribal enrollment documentation or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
2FAFSA application with Student Aid Report (SAR)
3Official acceptance letter from accredited college or university
4Official transcripts
5Financial need documentation

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Work-Study