American Indian Education Fund - AIEF

No child should have to choose between a full stomach and a chance to play.

For too many Native American children, hunger creates barriers that extend far beyond the classroom — impacting health, confidence, and opportunities to simply be kids.

At the American Indian Education Fund® (AIEF), we believe every child deserves the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive. By signing the pledge, you're helping raise awareness about the challenges Native students and families face and showing your support for a more equitable future.

Join us and help for Native American kids.

Sign the pledge today: NativePartnership.org/Compete

Invest in those who are investing in Native communities.

The Virginia Weinstock Health & Education Development Scholarship helps health, medical, and educational professionals continue their training while serving Native communities across the Southwest.

Eligible applicants may receive funding for vocational training, coursework, certifications, and professional development opportunities that strengthen the services they provide to the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, Zuni Pueblo, and Tewa Pueblo communities.

📚 Awards available for professional development and educational expenses
📅 Application deadline: September 4, 2026

Apply today: nativepartnership.org/aiefvirginiascholarship

School may be out for summer, but creativity is just getting started. ☀️✂️🎨

From paper bouquets to pine cone bird feeders and pressed flower art, these easy summer crafts are a fun way to keep kids learning, creating, and exploring all season long. Crafts encourage imagination, hands-on learning, problem-solving, and self-expression — all while making special summer memories together. ❤️

Summer break is for resting and growing. ☀️📚

Whether it’s picking up a new book, learning a skill, exploring your community, or simply taking time to recharge, small habits can help students stay motivated and ready for the school year ahead.

At American Indian Education Fund, we believe learning doesn’t stop when the semester ends — every experience is an opportunity to grow, dream bigger, and prepare for the future. ❤️

What’s one thing you’re doing this summer to stay inspired? ⬇️

Today is a chance to stand alongside Native communities and support Native-led organizations making a direct impact across the Southwest and Northern Plains. 💛

Your support helps provide educational opportunities, emergency assistance, and essential resources to Native children, elders, and families — helping strengthen communities for generations to come.

Please give today!

When you give, Native nonprofits grow. 💛

Today on Native Nonprofit Day, your support helps Native-led organizations continue providing food, educational support, emergency assistance, and essential resources to Native children, elders, and families across the Southwest and Northern Plains.

Every act of generosity helps strengthen communities and create opportunities for future generations. And today, your impact can go even further — all gifts are still matched up to $2,000.

Donate today: https://loom.ly/2fHpX2g

For students like Kevin, a scholarship means more than financial support — it means relief, opportunity, and the chance to focus on building a future. ❤️

“Worrying about how you're going to pay for college is a big burden. The scholarship definitely helps.” — Kevin, AIEF Scholarship Recipient

Through American Indian Education Fund, Native students are pursuing their dreams, overcoming barriers, and creating brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

📖 It’s Reading Month!

We’re sharing Native-authored books that uplift culture, identity, and resilience. 💛

Have you read any of these? Drop your favorites below 👇

🎓 Class of 2026 🎓

You did it — and we’re celebrating every step it took to get here.

Here’s to the future you’re building. 💛

From the Rez to executive leadership ❤️

Jade H., Ed.D., of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, is now associate vice president at South Dakota Mines — and the only Native American on its executive team.

A scholarship from PWNA's American Indian Education Fund - AIEF helped her push through financial barriers while earning her doctorate.

Now, she’s opening doors for the next generation.

Read her story: https://loom.ly/2BhSFeE

Celebrate Reading Month with purpose 📚

This Reading Month, we’re celebrating Native authors and the importance of representation in education. By supporting Native authors and literacy programs, you’re helping students access books that inspire, educate, and empower.

Because every child deserves a story they can see themselves in. 💛