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, 2012–May 31, 2012 for the 2012–13 school year.

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.

• My Profile —Be sure your contact information is accurate.

• My Full Circle Application —Questions and a short essay that help us make scholarship awards.
  This includes:

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 relative and include birth certificates that prove that you are a descendant.  

• 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. Scanned photos should be at least 200 dpi resolution. Please be sure it’s a photo that a donor would like to see.

2. Transcripts - Upload your most recent college transcript. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you are currently enrolled for the spring semester you may submit your most recent transcript and e-mail or fax us your spring grades when available. High school students should upload your high school transcript into the college transcript field.

3. Financial needs analysis (FNA) form—Available to download from the online application or click here to download the form. Must be completed by your school’s financial aid office. You may upload this form or have your school fax it directly to us.

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

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