Higher Education Program

About Our Program

The Meskwaki Higher Education Program seeks to achieve the highest, most diverse level of General Educational Development (GED), post-secondary education, and career training opportunities for the Meskwaki people.

The Sac & Fox Tribe faces important social, economic, and cultural challenges as it enters the 21st century. In order to be successful in meeting those challenges, the Sac & Fox Tribe seeks to assist community members in their educational pursuits. We aim to accomplish this through engaging the community, overcoming barriers, and helping tribal members and their descendants succeed through post-secondary education and training opportunities.

What We Help With

• Financial support for any course of study that leads to a post-secondary educational degree (AA or AS, BA or BS, Masters and/or Doctorate)
• Financial support for adult education and vocational training
• Pre-college awareness, career exploration, and support (help completing college applications, filling out financial aid forms, etc.)
• Campus visits (local areas)
• Financial Aid Information (FAFSA assistance)

Preparation

Overcoming barriers by helping adults procure career and technical (vocational) training through learning opportunities that will advance employment skills.

Engagement

Assisting the community in the pre-college/vocational admissions process and working with members to set and attain educational goals.

Assistance

Supporting members in applying for grants and obtaining financial assistance for college expenses, enrichment programs, testing fees, and more.

Advancement

Encouraging the community as they work to build a strong, highly educated workforce that will continue to preserve Sovereignty, protect traditions, and build a stronger, sustainable Meskwaki Nation now and in the future.

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Application Documents

The following application documents are fillable. You must download them onto your computer in order to complete them. After downloading them, please fill them out and email them back to us.

Application Deadlines:

• Fall — June 1
• Spring — November 1
• Summer — March 1

High School Graduation Bios due May 2

Grant Application Documents

• Application Outline
• Grant Application
• Financial Aid Verification Forms

Enrichment Application Process

• Educational Enrichment Application 
• Education Plan 

First Nations’ Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship

First Nations will award 20 to 25 $1,000 to $1,500 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic school year to Native American college students majoring in agriculture and agriculture-related fields.

• Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Information & Application

Higher Education Program Staff