How to Apply

The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships

The online application is available January 1– May 31 each year for the following school year.
For example, online applications are accepted January 1, 2013–May 31, 2013 for the 2013–14 school year. Applications may be submitted after May 31, but will only be considered if additional funds become available at a later date.

How to Complete Your Application

The following information is required on your online application. You will not be able to submit the application until all required sections are complete. You can save your work and come back to complete it later if you wish. Once an application has been submitted you may not change anything.

• Profile —Be sure your contact information is accurate.
• Full Circle Application - Questions and an essay that we evaluate to make awards.
• Documents—required information to help us determine your eligibility

1. Digital photo - Photos are shared with our donors to encourage them to make future donations. Upload a digital photo that’s at least 1.5 MB in size. Please be sure it’s a photo that a donor would like to see.

2. Tribal Affiliation —submit your CIB or other proof of enrollment. If you are not enrolled, but have an enrolled parent or grandparent, please submit proof of enrollment for the enrolled relative and include birth certificates that prove that you are a descendant.  (Alaska Natives can show proof of Native corporation membership.)

3. Transcripts - Upload your most recent college transcript. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Students just starting college should upload their high school transcript or GED score report.

4. Financial needs analysis (FNA) form—If you are attending a tribal college just ask your financial aid office to complete this online.  If you're not at a tribal college, click here to download the form. This must be completed by your school’s financial aid office and they will fax or mail it directly to us. You will not be considered for any need based scholarships without this information.

Tribal College Students Only: To be considered for all available scholarships be sure to complete both the TCU Scholarship Program application and the Full Circle Scholarship Program application. See your TCU’s financial aid office for more information on the TCU Scholarship Program and the deadlines for applying.

For more information about the American Indian College Fund scholarships, please contact a member of the scholarships team at 800-776-3863.