Grants/Funding

Natives in VetMed

Natives in VetMed is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to enhance Indigenous representation in veterinary medicine through fostering connections among Indigenous professionals and centralize networking opportunities. Through these efforts we hope this provides support to pre-veterinary and veterinary students.

Diné College–School of STEM with Land Grant

Today, Diné College serves a predominantly Navajo student population across the 27,000 square miles of the Navajo Nation that spans across the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The College offers General Education courses that provide students with a high-quality experience while earning various Certificate as well as Associate and Bachelor degree programs in the areas important to the economic, political, environmental, and social development of the Navajo Nation.
Our Mission:

University Of Notre Dame Graduate School

The University of Notre Dame offers 60+ master’s and doctoral programs across:College of Arts and Letters, College of Engineering, College of Science, Keough School of Global Affairs and Doctoral programs in the Mendoza College of Business (primarily PhD)
You do not need a master’s degree to apply for most of our PhD programs.
Funding highlights:
Master’s: up to $20,000 annual stipend year + tuition support varies with program
PhD: full tuition + $35,500–$45,000 annual stipend + health insurance (covers dependents)
Guaranteed funding for up to 5 years

National Institutes of Health - Tribal Health Research Office

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's premier federal agency for biomedical and public health research, funding groundbreaking studies that improve health outcomes for all Americans. Within NIH, the Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) serves as a synergistic hub between institutes, federal health research initiatives and American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, ensuring that research priorities address the unique health challenges facing Tribal populations while respecting cultural values and Tribal sovereignty.

National Energy Technology Laboratory

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that drives innovation and delivers technological solutions for a prosperous energy future. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, Albany, OR, and Houston, TX, NETL’s core competencies include: Computational Science and Engineering; Energy Conversion Engineering; Geological and Environmental Systems; Materials Engineering and Manufacturing; Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering; Program Execution and Integration

NMSU Indian Resources Development

Indian Resources Development (IRD) is a statewide program, in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. IRD offers educational and professional development opportunities for Native American students in high school and college; and supports tribal nations in New Mexico in advancing their economic development goals in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, energy, business, workforce development, and education.

Carleton College

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of 2,007 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 40 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to millions of electricity and natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies.

Montana Tech Graduate School

Montana Technological University graduate programs equip students with the hands-on expertise needed to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges—spanning energy, the environment, advanced materials, and human health. In a world where nearly all documented STEM knowledge is instantly accessible, true progress now depends on the ability to synthesize, innovate, and lead. That’s why we emphasize ingenuity, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking in everything we do.