One of the many ways that the American Indian College Fund (College Fund) works to support Native students is by assisting them in the process of transferring between colleges. The scholars have already met significant milestones, either earning required credits or a degree, before making an institution switch to continue their education journey. For many, beginning their college career at a tribal college or university (TCU) set them up for success and prepared them to take on bigger goals at other institutions. Assisting these students with the cumbersome task of transferring is one way we carry out our commitment to investing in Native students and tribal education to transform lives and communities. Native graduates who will be transferring to other TCUs or public institutions exemplify a passion for higher education and self-development.
Nizhona, is one such student. A proud member of the Diné, Nizhona is currently studying Public Health. She transferred from Navajo Technical University to Fort Lewis College to continue her education. Nizhona credits staff at both institutions with providing her a tremendous amount of support, making the transition smooth and straightforward. The opportunity to transfer has significant implications for Nizhona’s education and future. The new environment at Fort Lewis College brings diversity and global issues to the forefront, providing her with valuable insights that she can take back with her to the Navajo Reservation to help her community once her academic journey is complete.
The College Fund hosts a raffle every year to honor the hard work of students like Nizhona who are graduating from a TCU and transferring to another academic institution for the upcoming fall semester. This year’s TCU Graduations and Beyond Gift Raffle opens today, May 5, and will close on June 22. Four winners will be selected and announced on June 25. Raffle prizes are as follows:
1st Winner
- Amazon Echo Dot paired with a 46 oz Transfer Logo-Yeti water bottle
2nd Winner
- Keurig K-Cup Single Serve machine with a 46 oz Transfer Logo-Yeti water bottle
3rd Winner
- 1TB External Hard Drive with a 46 oz Transfer Logo-Yeti water bottle
4th Winner
- $50 Visa gift card with a 46 oz Transfer Logo-Yeti water bottle
Eligible graduates can apply at collegefund.org/transfer-raffle.
