Catching the Dream Scholarship Programs
Offered by Catching the Dream
Catching the Dream has provided scholarship funds through three programs called MESBEC, NALE, and TBM for Native American students pursuing higher education.
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Schedule
- Application PDF lists deadlines of March 15 for summer, April 30 for fall/autumn, and September 15 for spring/winter; homepage says the organization will only continue funding scholarship students for Spring 2026 and will dissolve December 31, 2026.
Who this is for
Applicants must be Native American Indian students who are at least 1/4 American Indian and enrolled members of a U.S. tribe, attending an accredited U.S. college or university full time for a BA degree or higher. The application says CTD does not fund study outside the country, non-accredited schools, vocational or technical institutions, distance learning, or online programs.
How to apply
Download the fillable application, type it on a computer, print and sign it, and mail it to Catching the Dream. The PDF says not to fax or email applications; required materials include tribal enrollment/blood quantum proof, financial needs analysis, tax return, essay, recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores, admission letter, and proof of applying for other scholarships.
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