Provide Scholarships and Support Services to Native Students

Every year, Native Forward must turn away four of every five scholarship applicants—not because they don’t qualify for aid, but because our funding is limited! Your generosity provides financial resources and student support services to ensure that more Native scholars can pursue a degree and fulfill their educational dreams. Thank you!

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Additional Ways to Help

Giving at work
Ask your employer about a ‘Matching Gifts’ program. If your employer offers this program, it is an easy way to double the size of your gift.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Payroll Deductions #11514
The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible charities through payroll deduction(s). Native Forward Scholars Fund is excited to be included in this select group. If you are a Federal employee and you wish to designate your gift through CFC to Native Forward Scholars Fund, please select #11514 on your CFC pledge form.

Create a Scholarship

Create a scholarship that will support more Native students pursuing college, graduate, and professional degrees. Contact donations@NativeForward.org.

Create a Scholarship Fund For:

Beginning the Journey (Freshman Year and Associates Degrees)
Freshman year at a four-year institution for those in general studies
Associate Degree programs

Emergency Funding
Living Costs (rent, utilities, food)
Transportation (gas, train & airline fares, public transport)
Attending to family and community needs
Support for purchase of tools necessary for success (computers)

Transitioning to Work (Graduation, Professional Testing/Certificates)
Transportation or first month’s rent to accept a job
Testing and Certifications necessary for professional advancement – as examples: CPA Exams, Actuarial Exams, Bar Exams, Medical Boards, LCSW and Licensed Co