Catching the Dream Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Catching the Dream
Catching the Dream operates as a nationwide center for Native American education and scholarships. Our approach involves:
- Proactively identifying and supporting Native American high school students from all tribes and regions across the United States who demonstrate academic potential, and preparing them for college.
- Promoting and aiding Native American high schools in the creation of college preparatory programs.
- Setting up networks for sharing information and conducting nationwide training sessions for teachers and administrators to enhance their college preparatory programs.
- Guiding parents, grandparents, and tribal leaders to effectively support their students who are preparing for college.
Catching the Dream collaborates with other organizations that are committed to enhancing Native American education. For instance, we work with two-year tribal colleges to assist qualified graduates in advancing their education. We offer additional scholarship funding for students who have already received financial aid from other sources. Once students are chosen, they are assured of funding for four years and more if they decide to pursue graduate degrees.
Over 85% of the students who have received scholarships from Catching the Dream have successfully earned college degrees, and the same percentage have returned to serve in tribal communities.