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Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Aug 15, 2016

American Indian College Fund (AICF) in Partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)

IAIA Student Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta Pueblo) and IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee) during the 2016 Scholarship Awards Night

IAIA Student Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta Pueblo) and IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee) during the 2016 Scholarship Awards Night

The mission of the American Indian College Fund (AICF) transforms Indian higher education by funding and creating awareness of the unique, community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities, offering students access to knowledge, skills, and cultural values which enhance their communities and the country as a whole. AICF was established in 1989 by Tribal College Presidents to raise private-sector funds for the tribal colleges and student scholarships. Today, AICF helps support the 34 accredited tribal colleges located in 13 states that serve Native American students nationwide.

The mission of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is “To empower creativity and leadership in Native Arts and cultures through higher education, life-long learning and outreach.”

IAIA was established in 1962 as a high school with an innovated approach to arts education. In 1984, IAIA gained accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer college degrees. IAIA currently serves over 610 students from various national and international communities. IAIA offers both two-year and four-year degrees in Cinematic Arts, Creative Writing, Indigenous Liberal Studies, Museum Studies, and Studio Arts. IAIA introduced its first Masters in Fine Arts program in Creative Writing in 2013.

“Being the AICF student of the year is a wonderful experience for me to represent IAIA and the student body. IAIA is an amazing institution with the history, values and amazing curriculum that is world class.”
Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta Pueblo)

IAIA AICF 2016 Student of the Year

“The American Indian College Fund has empowered me to move forward with my education. Once I have achieved my goals I hope to reciprocate that empowerment to my community.”
Julia Wall (Jemez Pueblo)

2016 IAIA Student Ambassador

General Requirements

  • Must be enrolled full-time Fall 2016 in an undergraduate degree-seeking program.
  • Must currently have a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
  • This application is open to Native (CIB) students and Non-Native (non-CIB) students.
  • Must be a United States resident.
  • Create an AICF profile and complete the TCU application.

Scholarship Essay Workshops—LTC Learning Lab

  • Tuesday, August 16, 6-7pm
  • Wednesday, August 17, 6-7pm
  • Monday, August 22; 12-1pm
  • Tuesday, August 23; 6-7pm

Deadlines

  • Scholarship Essay Due: Saturday, August 27, Midnight
  • TCU Application & FAFSA Due: Friday, September 2, Midnight

IAIA Students, please check your IAIA e-mail for full details and scholarship application from Financial Aid Director Lara Barela, with the subject line $$$—AICF/TCU Scholarship APPLY NOW. For questions, please see Financial Aid and Scholarship Advisor Steve Oizumi, or Student Accounts and Financial Aid Advisor Leah Boss.

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