This case study explores how the Native Native Scholarship Providers (NNSP)—a coalition of Indigenous scholarship organizations—are transforming higher education research through Indigenous data sovereignty and culturally grounded methodologies. It highlights critical gaps in national data that render Indigenous students invisible, and outlines how NNSP’s collaborative, trust-based model generates actionable insights on affordability, belonging, and student success. The study also provides practical recommendations for institutions to improve recruitment, retention, and support through ethical data practices, community partnerships, and culturally responsive strategies.