Tribal College Blanket Design Competition
Now accepting submissions!
The deadline to submit is January 15, 2026.
The American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills are challenging students at Tribal Colleges and Universities to express their culture and identity through original designs for our next tribal college student blanket. Blanket sales will support College Fund scholarships. Textile design experience is not necessary to enter, and student winners will receive the following prizes:
Grand Prize Winner:
- $2,000 Cash
- $5,000 Scholarship
- 6 x blankets
2nd Place Winner:
- $500 Cash
- $2,500 Scholarship
3rd Place Winner:
- $250 Cash
- $1,500 Scholarship
“Infinite Prayer” the Latest American Indian College Fund Student-Designed Pendleton Blanket is Now Available for Purchase
Diné College Student, Jenabah Yazzie, Creates Winning Design
The 2024 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Infinite Prayer, designed by Jenabah Yazzie (Diné), is now available for purchase. Chosen from over 40 submissions, the blanket is the latest addition to Pendleton Woolen Mills’ American Indian College Fund collection. The heritage brand has created wool blankets in partnership with the College Fund for more than 20 years.
“Infinite Prayer” the Latest American Indian College Fund Student-Designed Pendleton Blanket is Now Available for Purchase
Diné College Student, Jenabah Yazzie, Creates Winning Design
The 2024 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Infinite Prayer, designed by Jenabah Yazzie (Diné), is now available for purchase. Chosen from over 40 submissions, the blanket is the latest addition to Pendleton Woolen Mills’ American Indian College Fund collection. The heritage brand has created wool blankets in partnership with the College Fund for more than 20 years.