Funding Your Education

Scholarships & Grants

Through partnership with The CIRI Foundation, NNAI proudly supports the educational journeys of shareholders and descendants. Scholarships and vocational grants are available to Original Shareholders of NNAI and their lineal descendants, including those by adoption.

Deadlines

Scholarship Applications: June 30 and December 31

Career Technical Grants: Open

Award Amount

Up to $1,500 per academic year for full-time students

Requirements

A written statement or enrollment card will be requested to verify your eligibility for these programs.
High school diploma or GED
Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or career technical education (vocational training/certificate) program
Attendance at an accredited institution
Minimum term GPA of 2.0

Award Terms

Maintain eligibility requirements to stay in good standing with TCF
Funds cover direct educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books and supplies, and campus housing and meal plans

How to Apply

Start with CIRI – Visit The CIRI Foundation (TCF) to begin the application process

Submit Documents – Send all required documentation to NNAI by email, fax, or mail

Verification – NNAI will confirm your eligibility and provide verification letters to both you and TCF

Complete Application – After eligibility is verified, follow the instructions provided by TCF to finish your application

Award Decisions – Scholarship funds are awarded by TCF based on academic performance and financial need, not by NNAI