Native Forward Scholars Fund

The Native Forward Scholars Fund, formerly known as the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native American students in their pursuit of higher education. Founded in 1969, the organization provides scholarships, fellowships, and various support services to Indigenous students across the United States. Its mission is to promote educational attainment among Native American populations and to empower them through education, thereby fostering leadership and community development. The organization has a long history of advocating for the educational rights of Native Americans and has been instrumental in increasing access to higher education for these communities.