Gracie Waukechon Named TCJ Student Blogger
A student at the College of Menominee Nation, Waukechon is working towards her bachelor’s degree in integrated studies of sustainability.
Announcements
m.s. RedCherries to Serve as TCJ Student Guest Editor
A citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, RedCherries won the American Book Award and was named a National Book Award finalist for her poetry collection, mother.
College Fund Launches Student Voting Initiative
Students can submit written blog or video entries on voting and democracy between July 15 and November 3. Those whose submissions are accepted will be entered into a raffle for a $500 cash prize.
College Fund Announces New Tribal College Student-Designed Pendleton Blanket
Belle Brings Plenty of United Tribes Technical College created the winning Pendleton blanket design as part of the American Indian College Fund’s annual contest.
TCJ Student Announces Art and Film Contest Winners
Michal Beardt (left), is the cover art contest winner and a student at Sinte Gleska University; Kija Deer, is the TCJ Student film contest winner and is a student at Red Lake Nation College.
Michal Beardt, a student at Sinte Gleska University, has won this year’s cover art contest and Kija Deer of Red Lake Nation College is the winner of the film contest.
AWP Announces Tribal College Fellowship Program for Faculty and Students
Faculty from TCUs work with students through mentorship to create and share original work at the annual AWP conference and bookfair.
Theodore Van Alst Jr. and Shane Hawk Announce TCJ Student Writing Winners
The winning students will be recognized at the AIHEC student conference in Bismarck and have their work published in the 2026 edition of TCJ Student.
Summer Law Program Open to Tribal College Students
Join future Native American lawyers and a network of Native American legal professionals at the Pre-Law Summer Institute, the oldest and most successful pre-law program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
American Indian College Fund Scholarship Season Opens February 1
Any enrolled member or descendant of an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribe may apply.
American Indian College Fund Announces Blanket Design Contest
The Infinite Prayer blanket design was created by 2024 design winner Jenabah Yazzie of Diné College. Pendleton Woolen Mills produced the blanket.
The first-place winner will have their design distributed on products internationally, with the top three designers also receiving scholarships and cash prizes.