Sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council. Dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources, Forestry, and Fire. The deadline was March 20, 2026, at 5 pm PT. Check back in the fall for the 2027 deadline.

Scholarship opportunities.

This offer to students will take effect starting with 2007 Truman D. Picard Scholarship recipients and will continue until further notice.

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2030

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) is excited to announce that the 2026 National Summer Youth Practicum (NSYP) is accepting applications! Info of the NSYP: One-week practicum in Northern Colorado for Native High School students that focuses on natural resource professions, Tribal fish and wildlife management, professional development, and college preparedness. Program Dates: July 19 - 25, 2026. Due Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10 pm MT by email.

The BIA Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations across the United States. Apply today!

The center for Tribal Research and Education in Ecosystem Sciences—TREES—provides internship opportunities and support to tribal students and professionals looking to advance their careers in Natural Resource fields.

The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry is recruiting students for graduate study in environmental science. As a member of the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership, the program provides tuition, stipends, and professional development for indigenous students pursuing MS, MPS, and PhD degrees. Apply today for this unique program! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the website at or email cnpeinfo@esf.edu for more info.