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Native American Education and Scholarships

Native American Education & Scholarships

Native American Education & Scholarships is your hub for funding, schools, and teaching resources—past, present, and future. From the legacy of boarding schools to modern scholarship programs and homeschool lesson plans, this category gathers everything in one place so students, families, and educators can move forward with clarity.

What You’ll Find Here

1) Native American Boarding Schools

Historical context and modern reckoning: government and missionary systems, survivor accounts, cultural impact on language and identity, and current truth-and-healing efforts.

2) Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs)

Profiles of TCUs created by and for Native communities: admissions, academic programs, language preservation, and student supports.

3) Native American Scholarships

Financial aid opportunities from tribal governments, foundations, states, and federal programs—plus eligibility tips and deadlines.

4) Homeschool & Lesson Plans

Culturally grounded lesson plans, curriculum ideas, and state guidance for families teaching at home—integrating history, culture, and language.

5) Educational Grants & Fellowships

Research grants, cultural preservation fellowships, and support for graduate study.

6) K–12 Programs & School Supports

Native-focused programs in public, charter, and community schools, including immersion initiatives and after-school supports.

Why This Category Matters

Native students face unique barriers—from funding gaps to language loss. This section centralizes scholarships, school options, and teaching materials so learners and educators can find the right path without getting lost in the weeds.

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Oglala Lakota College

Oglala Lakota College Address: PO Box 490, Kyle, SD 57752 Phone: (605) 455-6000Website: www.olc.edu Locations: Instructional centers in each of the nine districts across Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. There are additional instructional centers in Rapid City and on the Cheyenne River Reservation.Established: 1971 Chartering Tribe: Oglala SiouxPresident: Thomas ShortbullLand Grant College: Yes Enrollment: 1,834 (Fall 2010) – Full-time: 988, Part-time: 846 Master’s degree programs Lakota Leadership/Management Secondary/Middle/Elementary Educational Bachelor’s degree programs K-12 Lakota Studies Education Lakota Studies Business…

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Northwest Indian College

Northwest Indian College Address: 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 676-2772Toll Free:  1-866-676-2772Website: www.nwic.edu Location(s): On the Lummi Indian Reservation in Washington State, 20 miles from the Canadian border.Established: 1983 Chartering Tribe: Lummi NationPresident: Justin GuilloryLand Grant College: Yes Enrollment: 713 (Fall 2010) – Full-time: 457, Part-time: 256 Bachelor’s degree programs Native Environmental Science Associate degree programs Native American Studies Computer Maintenance and Networking Early Childhood Education Native Oksale Education Native Environmental Science Chemical Dependency Studies Individualized Program…

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Nebraska Indian Community College

Nebraska Indian Community College Address: 1111 Highway 75, PO Box 428, Macy, NE 68039  Phone: (402) 494-2311Website: www.thenicc.edu Locations: In Nebraska on the Omaha Reservation at Macy, on the Santee Sioux Reservation at Santee, and in South Sioux City.Established: 1973 Chartering Tribe(s): Each of the Nebraska Indian Tribes.President: Micheal OltroggeLand Grant College: Yes Enrollment: 134 (Fall 2010) – Full-time: 64, Part-time: 70 Associate degree programs Native American Studies Business Administration Tribal Leadership Computer Applications Early Childhood Education Environmental/Natural Resources Human Services…

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Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University (formerly Crownpoint Institute of Technology) Address: PO Box 849, Crownpoint, NM 87313 Phone: (505) 786-4100Website: www.navajotech.edu Location(s): Crownpoint, New MexicoEstablished: 1979 Chartering Tribe(s): Navajo NationPresident: Elmer GuyLand Grant College: Yes Bachelor’s degree programs Information Technology Associate degree programs Accounting Administrative Office Specialist Public Administration Computer Aided Drafting Information Technology Technician Early Childhood Education Energy Systems Environmental Science & Natural Resources Geographic Information Technology Commercial Baking Public Administration(aligned with business) Registered Nurse Administrative Assistant Professional Assistant Legal Assistant…

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Little Priest Tribal College

Little Priest Tribal College Address: 601 East College Drive, PO Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071 Phone: (402) 878-2380Website: www.littlepriest.edu Location: Winnebago, NebraskaEstablished: 1996 Chartering Tribe: Winnebago Tribe of NebraskaPresident: Johnny D. JonesLand Grant College: Yes Enrollment: 114 (Fall 2010) – Full-time: 73, Part-time: 41 Associate degree programs Indigenous Studies Business Computer Information Systems Early Childhood Education Teacher Education Liberal Arts Environment Health

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Little Big Horn College

Little Big Horn College Address: PO Box 370, 8645 South Weaver Drive, Crow Agency, MT 59022 Phone: (406) 638-3100Website: www.lbhc.edu Location: Crow Indian Reservation in south central Montana.Established: 1980 Chartering Tribe: Crow Tribe of MontanaPresident: David Yarlott, Jr.Land Grant College: Yes Enrollment: 348 (Fall 2010) – Full-time: 217, Part-time: 131 Associate degree programs Agriculture: Livestock Management Option Crow Studies Crow Studies: Native American Studies Science: Biology/Pre-Medical Business Administration Business Administration: Small Business Management Information Systems Information Systems: Computer Science Education:…

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