The VA250 Visionary Sovereign Voices Youth Competition invited Native artists and writers ages 18–24 to share their vision for the future of Tribal sovereignty and the United States. The competition asked youth to respond to the meaning of the American 250th Semiquincentennial as a dual citizen Indigenous person. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their […]
Underscore Native News offered the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship to support the next generation of Indigenous journalists. This fellowship is designed for Indigenous collegiate journalism students and early-career journalists who want to gain hands-on newsroom experience. Each summer, Underscore Native News hosts and trains one fellow through a 10-week internship in Portland, Oregon. Participants receive […]
Sherwood Design Engineers is offering an Indigenous Design Internship for Indigenous students and early-career professionals interested in civil and environmental engineering. Sherwood Design Engineers is a civil and environmental engineering firm focused on supporting people, communities, and the environment. Through this paid internship, the firm aims to create a meaningful opportunity for Indigenous students and […]
The Center for Rising Generations is hiring six new Associate roles to help expand youth leadership pathways and strengthen support for rising generations. This one-year opportunity is designed for early-career professionals interested in youth leadership, narrative change, and projects that create meaningful impact. Associates will support high-priority initiatives connected to the Aspen Institute, including work […]
News from Native California invited youth from California Tribal Nations to submit creative work for a special youth-focused Summer 2026 issue. The quarterly magazine highlights the vibrant cultures, arts, languages, histories, social justice movements, and stories of California’s diverse Indian peoples. For this special issue, Native youth up to age 24 were encouraged to share […]
The Native Forward Scholars Fund opened its 2026–2027 Scholarship Application to support Native students pursuing higher education. By submitting one application, students are considered for all eligible scholarships through Native Forward Scholars Fund. Scholarship opportunities may support undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. For 50 years, Native Forward Scholars Fund has helped Native students access […]
The National Indian Child Welfare Association is inviting artists to submit artwork for its 2027 Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This call for artists gives Native artists an opportunity to showcase their talents while supporting one of NICWA’s major annual events. The selected artwork will be used in promotional materials for the […]
Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine offered the Nmryaqs Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members to support aspiring Native physicians. Nmryaqs, pronounced en-MURR-ee-Ahks, means “medicine road” or “path to medicine” in the Spokane dialect of Interior Salish. The free 10-month program is designed to support the recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of […]
The Walker Youngbird Foundation’s Emerging Native Arts Grant supports early-career Native and Indigenous artists who are working to complete a creative project that can be shared publicly. Recipients receive $15,000 in funding, mentorship from the foundation’s team and Advisory Council, and the opportunity to present their work through a curated showcase. This support helps artists […]
Native Voices Rising is offering general operating support grants to strengthen Native-led organizations across the country. This funding opportunity is intended for Native-led groups that are rooted in Native communities, have a strong community membership base, develop leadership, and organize people to take collective action for positive social change. Eligible organizations should be working to […]
