Elizabeth Furber Scholarship

American Indian/Alaska Native female graduate students (enrolled member or descendant of federally/state-recognized Tribe/group) enrolled full-time in fine arts, visual works, crafts, music, performing arts/dance, literary arts, creative writing, or poetry. Need-based; good academic standing; Tribal Eligibility Certificate required.

1. Create/apply via Native Forward Scholars Fund when open.
2. Submit Tribal Eligibility Certificate and need documentation (FAFSA/Financial Need Form).
3. Complete essay and graduate program materials.
4. One AIGC/Native Forward application may also consider related fellowships.

• Native Forward application
• Tribal Eligibility Certificate
• Financial Need Form/FAFSA
• Essay
• Enrollment verification

This opportunity is provided to honor the life and legacy of Elizabeth Furber. The purpose of the Elizabeth Furber Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native female graduate students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in fine arts, visual works, crafts, music, performing arts and dance, literary arts, creative writing, and poetry. This opportunity is a need-based award. Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for this scholarship: Be an enrolled female member or a descendant of a federally or state-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group. Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a graduate degree. Be pursuing a degree in fine arts, visual works, crafts, music, performing arts and dance, literary arts, creative writing, or poetry. Be in good academic standing as defined by their institution.

Native Forward / AIGC graduate fellows; individual names not always public