Founded by friends of the Association on American Indian Affairs in 1989, the American Indian College Fund provides Native American scholarships and supports Native higher education. The College Fund also supports a variety of academic and support programs at 35 accredited Tribal colleges and universities, which are located in Indian Country, ensuring students have the tools to graduate and succeed in their careers. Students must be enrolled with their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Native Nation, from the continental US or Alaska. They must attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (the Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries). The application for every year is usually available in mid-May and open for 30 days. Students should submit application materials before July 15 for the fall semester, December 31 for the spring semester, and May 20 for the summer semester. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.