In recognition of the fact that the leadership experiences of Indigenous women is an under-researched topic, two Native leaders at the American Indian College Fund co-authored a journal article on this topic. Their team analyzed 18 peer-reviewed articles to identify key concepts and available support for Indigenous women’s leadership.
| Winter 2026 | Circle of Hope Setting Native Students Up for Success Dear Friends and Relatives, Typically, this is the time of year when things rest, restoring themselves for spring growth. Where I come from, the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota, animals...
Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesThe American Indian College Fund serves 34 accredited tribal colleges with 75 campuses located in 13 states in the Southwest, the Northwest, and across the Great Plains from Kansas and Oklahoma to Minnesota and the Dakotas—which serve a...
American Indian College Fund Scholarship Season Opens February 1 Comprehensive Support and a Streamlined System Aid Prospective Applicants and Funded Scholars Denver, Colo., January 27, 2026 — Applications for an American Indian College Fund (College Fund) scholarship...
Thank you, Faculty.Look around, and you’ll see the many ways faculty of tribal colleges and universities support their students. They’re the heart of our institutions and the anchors of Native communities. Every day, they show up and embody the truth that teaching is...
Winter is a special season, full of holidays, good food, good company. And no matter the culture, storytelling and the spirit of reflection, growth, giving, and gratitude take center stage this time of year. It is no different for Native peoples, many of whom wait to tell certain stories on long, cold winter nights.
College Fund Newsroom Find press releases, College Fund student stories, and essential information centered around our work and Native higher education. As the largest charity supporting Native higher education for over 35 years, the American Indian College Fund...
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) named 12 student ambassadors for 2025-26 to represent its values and mission of providing Native students with access to an affordable, culturally based higher education to revitalize Native communities and cultures.
