The Indian Education Division at the New Mexico Higher Education Department helps Native American students with college planning and success. It connects students and Tribal communities with resources like financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA help and support for navigating higher education opportunities across the state. 

The Indian Education Division at the New Mexico Public Education Department supports Native American students in schools across the state. Guided by the Indian Education Act, it works with Tribal communities, families and schools to preserve Native languages, honor cultural identity, and promote tribal sovereignty in education while creating pathways to college and careers.

The Institute for American Indian Education was created by Native education faculty at the University of New Mexico’s College of Education to address the need for more Native American teachers and to improve American Indian education. It works to increase both the number and quality of Native American educators and offers support, partnerships, events and programs that help Indigenous students and communities strengthen teaching, research and leadership across the state.

The Native American Community Academy Inspired Schools Network supports students, families, and educators in creating schools that combine strong academic learning with Native culture and community values. It helps leaders design and open community‑driven schools where students are prepared for college and life, grounded in their identity and culture.

The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities or nonprofit, accredited schools. Awards are usually between $2,000 and $3,000. 

The American Indian Education Fund is one of the largest grantors of scholarships to Native Americans in the U.S., providing nearly $450,000 to about 225 students each year. In addition, AIEF offers mentorship and support to scholarship recipients throughout the year. 

This scholarship is awarded a Native American college and technical student who has financial need. You must have a GPA of at least 3.25 and be a member of a state or federally recognized tribe. The award is $4,000 and more than one award may be given each year. 

This scholarship program provides financial support to undergraduate Native American students to attend college, maintain enrollment, and graduate. Awards are need-based and cover up to one-half of tuition for the term applied.

The mission of the Cobell Scholarship is to support American Indian and Alaska Native student success. Since its beginning, the scholarship has supported over 4000 students with more than $35,000,000 in scholarships to attend more than 400 colleges and universities worldwide. 

A scholarship finder for Tribal and Indigenous scholarships, financial aid and grants, organized by four categories: Tribal, National, academic and career and need-based and merit.

The Native Forward Scholars Fund supports American Indians and Alaska Natives in obtaining undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. 

A scholarship finder for tribal citizens, featuring opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across all education levels.

This scholarship program supports Native American students in New Mexico, providing funding for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as trade school or specialized technical training, helping students achieve their educational and career goals.

The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance helps enrolled members of the Navajo Nation achieve their educational goals, offering awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per term.

A $1000 TEACH New Mexico scholarship could help you pay for your teaching program. Apply today! 

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship awards $7,000 to future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy and health care fields.