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BIA Higher Education Grant

Administered by Bureau of Indian Affairs · bia.gov

Provides financial aid to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees at accredited colleges.

Eligibility requirements

  • ✓Enrolled member of federally recognized tribe
  • ✓Demonstrated financial need
  • ✓Pursuing associate or bachelor's degree
  • ✓US citizen
Insider tip

Apply through your tribal education department, not directly to BIA. Many tribes also have their own separate scholarship programs that stack with this grant.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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