Congratulations! Whether you are a new high school graduate or you have earned a college degree or certificate and are preparing to walk across the stage to receive your diploma, we at the American Indian College Fund applaud you.
Native people are resilient, and you are no different. Like our ancestors who came before us, you have shown tenacity, discipline, and have been persistent to get to where you are today. You have navigated finances, the new territory of academia, and juggling family obligations, jobs, internships, and school activities to make it to graduation. It takes a community to achieve success, and today we also celebrate the love of your family, friends, and community that helped you succeed.
If you are a college graduate, we wish you all the best on this first leg of an exciting journey as you launch your new career or continue to graduate school. We hope you will keep in touch and let us know where you are, how you are using your new skills and knowledge, and how you are serving your community or plan to do so.
If you are a high school graduate and haven’t yet chosen a college or applied for a scholarship, we urge you to do so. You can check out the 34 tribal colleges and universities on our website to learn more about their locations and offerings. College graduates who are considering graduate school can also apply for a scholarship. The deadline for priority consideration for American Indian College Fund scholarships is May 31, so please be sure to grab your keyboard and apply today online!
Wherever your journey takes you, we at the College Fund wish you every success and are here to support you on your way!
