Native Forward Scholars Fund

Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the U.S., awarding approximately $15 million in scholarships annually and totaling $400 million since its founding in 1969. The organization has empowered over 20,000 students from over 500 Tribes across all 50 states, offering scholarship dollars and support services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. In addition to providing financial aid, Native Forward actively collaborates with Tribes, corporations, foundations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions to serve the scholarship needs of students and build a network of opportunities for them. The most recent investment of $100.00K came in the form of a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on 28 November 2023. With its unwavering dedication to supporting Native students' educational pursuits, Native Forward demonstrates substantial impact and potential for further growth in the education sector.