Full Circle Scholarship

# Full Circle Scholarship The Full Circle Scholarship is the American Indian College Fund's main scholarship for Native students attending accredited nonprofit colleges and universities. A single application places students in consideration for many donor-funded scholarships at once, and the College Fund reports that Full Circle supports its largest cohorts to date. Award amounts vary but average between $2,000 and $3,000, disbursed in late August for fall and late January for spring. ## What You'll Do - Apply in the last semester of your senior year, once the application opens on February 1 - Upload a digital headshot, an unofficial transcript, and proof of tribal affiliation - a tribal ID or CIB, or a parent's tribal ID with birth certificates linking you to the enrolled member - Complete the essay and activity sections describing your goals, community, and financial need - Submit by the May 31 priority review deadline for the best chance of an award; later applications are still accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis ## Who Should Apply Graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members or descendants of enrolled members of a state or federally recognized tribe, carry at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and plan to enroll full time at a nonprofit accredited college or university. Students bound for tribal colleges and universities should also check the College Fund's TCU-specific scholarships. ## Outcomes Recipients receive direct tuition support and join the College Fund's national network of Native scholars, with access to the organization's student success programming and additional targeted scholarship opportunities in later years.