Oklahoma Heritage Association offers more than $400,000 in scholarships
Each year, the Oklahoma Heritage Association offers more than $400,000 in scholarships to Oklahoma high schoolers.
Ninth through 12th graders take a test on Oklahoma history and its people to compete for scholarship dollars. The high scorers in each county receive a $1,000 cash scholarship or tuition grant. Each county has at least three scholarships available, and some have up to 15.
The 2008 test will be give on Saturday, April 5 at 15 locations across the state.
Click here for the registration form and a list of testing locations. http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/Portals/0/docs/2008%20Scholarship%20form.pdf
KFC is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the Colonel's Scholars" program
To qualify, a student must be:
Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/07 and 8/31/09)
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Maintaining a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Planning to attend a public. in-state college or university
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree
The online Scholars application will be available from January Ito February 15, 2008, at www.kkscholars.org. For questions, visit the website or call toll-free. 1-866-KFC-7240.
Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (OK-LSAMP STEM) is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop programs aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented populations who receive degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM fields). The program is funded through a grant by the National Science Foundation and is part of a national system of programs.
OK-LSAMP provides undergraduates with financial support; faculty mentoring; research opportunities; support to present research at local, regional, and national conferences and meetings; networking contacts; tutoring; and so much more. OK-LSAMP scholars are also qualified to apply for related research programs and advanced degree options such as Bridge to the Doctorate Programs. The Bridge to Doctorate initiative provides support in the amount of $30,000 per year for up to five years toward continued education. This allows the students to dedicate their full attention to their pursuit of a graduate degree without the fear of creating additional financial indebtedness associated with initial graduate education.
Undergraduate students are required to: 1)have and maintain a 3.0 Retention GPA, 2)be a full-time student enrolled in an approved STEM field, 3) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 4) participate and contribute to program activities, and 5) demonstrate intent in pursuing investigative studies and a graduate degree in STEM.
Currently, all Oklahoma Alliance institutions are focusing on college juniors and seniors, but are glad to accept applications from freshmen and sophomores.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our office. We would be happy to talk with you about the opportunities available through OK-LSAMP.
Cornell Thomas, Ed.D. • Program Director c.thomas@okstate.edu
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum cumulative or graduate/retention GPA of 3.00
2. Full-time students in an approved STEM field and concentration/specialization/emphasis (see required majors below)
3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Successfully completed 60 college credit hours
5. Demonstrated intent in pursuing investigative studies and a graduate degree in STEM field
6. Demonstrated desire to promote the efforts of OK-LSAMP program in under-represented communities
7. Able to participate in and contribute to program activities
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT
1. Maintain minimum cumulative or graduation/retention GPA of 3.00
2. Retain full-time status (immediate notification of any drop/add changes)
3. Remain in an eligible STEM major (immediate notification of major change)
4. Regular class attendance
5. Provide a current class schedule at the beginning of each semester
6. Continued active participation in the required program activities. Any scholar whose participation rate is below 75% will be automatically discontinued the following semester
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
1. Scholars Meetings -Must attend bi-monthly meetings
2. Mentoring Component -Under the guidance of faculty mentors, all scholars are expected to participate in 8-10 hours of research related experiences per week. Enrollment in 3 hours of departmental Special Problems permitted.
3. Graduate School Preparation -Scholars will be involved in vigorous preparation for graduate studies. Specific activities will be based on academic classification. By the end of the semester BEFORE graduation, Scholars are required to submit a minimum of five applications for admission to graduate schools.
4. Summer Research Internship -All scholars will be involved in a two-month summer internship and must present their research at the Annual Research Symposium held at OSU.
5. Occasional leadership, peer mentoring, or other program activities -This will not interfere with academics.
6. Acknowledgment of support by OK-LSAMP and NSF in appropriate publications and public events is required. Obtain grant number through the OK-LSAMP office.
REQUIRED MAJORS
Sciences Biological Sciences Agronomy Animal Sciences Biology Botany Cell & Molecular Biology Entomology & Plant Pathology Forestry Horticulture Microbiology Molecular Genetics Nutritional Science Zoology Physical Sciences Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Physics Geology Meteorology Technology & Engineering Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Computer Sciences Statistics Information Systems Management Information Systems Management Sciences Computer Systems
Bio-systems Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Electrical & Computer Industrial Engineering Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering All Engineering Technologies
All PRE-MEDICAL majors/concentration/specialization/emphasis are INELIGIBLE
University of Arizona's School of Information Resources and Library Science
It is a pleasure to announce that Knowledge River is now accepting applications for our seventh cohort. Based at the University of Arizona's School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS), Knowledge River is concerned with the information interests and needs of Hispanics and Native Americans. Our program offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Arts degree in Information Resources and Library Science, enhanced with Hispanic and Native American cultural perspectives. Our degree is fully accredited by the American Library Association.
Since its inception six years ago, Knowledge River has become a leader in graduate professional education of Hispanic and Native American librarians and information specialists. When the current cohort graduates, more than 100 Hispanic and Native American librarians will have entered the field though Knowledge River.
Cohort seven begins with one introductory class (IRLS504) requiring a one-week residency (August 1-7,2008) in Tucson. Full-time semester attendance in Tucson is required in Fall 08 and Spring 09. Most students complete the 36-credit degree with an additional summer and/or fall semester. Support offered to KR scholars includes tuition and fees for IRLS 504, a graduate assistantship for Fall 08 and Spring 09, (usually involving 20 hours of work per week in a library), customized academic advising and support, and peer support from fellow students, Additional funds for completing the degree are usually available on a competitive basis.
Knowledge River scholars must be accepted for admission into the SIRLS graduate program. Application materials must be submitted no later than February 1, 2008. More information, including how to apply, can be found on our website:
http://www.knowledgeriver.arizona.edu/.
Anyone interested is encouraged to email us at kriver@mail.sbs.arizona.edu, or call the Knowledge River office at (520) 621-3958.
Librarians today are front line information providers, and Knowledge River scholars bring the benefits of the Information Age to Native American and Hispanic communities, We appreciate your support by posting our brochure and sharing this information with others. Assistance from
colleagues such as you is essential for the ongoing recruitment of the most qualified applicants.
Thank you!
National Center for Cooperative Education
Opportunities for american Indians and Alaska Natives School and Work: A Rewarding Combination
NCCE: What is it?
The National Center for Cooperative Education in Natural Resources (NCCE) was established in May 1997. Located on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, the purpose of NCCE is to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native students interested in pursuing careers in natural resource fields with tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or other natural resources agencies.
NCCE -What does it offer?
• Tuition assistance -$5,000 annually
• Summer employment -Related to academicfield ofstudy $10 -$12 per hour
• Employment opportunity after graduation -RIA and tribal professional level positions
• Life insurance and health benefits -Vacation, sick and holiday pay -Retirement
Minimum Requirements
• Have finished the freshman year in college, be in good academic standing, and accepted to attend or attending an accredited college or university
• Pursuing at a minimum, a bachelor's degree
• Majoring in a natural resources field such as: Forestry, Soil Conservation, Range Management, Geographic Information Systems, Wildlife Management, Watershed/Hydrology, Fisheries Management, Civil Engineering
• Interest in a career working with Tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or other natural resources agencies
How to Apply
The application process consists of submitting:
• Completed federal employment form (OF 612)* or resume**
• Completed "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment" (Form BIA 4432)*
• Letter of Application that includes: Your perception of your academic and applied strengths A
description of your career goals and objectives
• Letter of recommendation from academic advisor or faculty member that includes: How long and in what capacity the advisor or faculty member has known you as a student -His or her perception of your academic and practical application strengths -Any other pertinent information
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a college forestry or natural resources program
• Transcript and current class schedule
• Letter of support from tribal or BIA area or agency natural resources staff (optional but helpful)
*Form OF612 is available at www.opm.gov and BIA 4432 is available through the Liaison's Office. **Resume must include all the information requested in the OF612.
Send Application Package to:
Doug Eifler
Natural Resources Liaison Office
Haskell Indian Nations University
155 Indian Avenue, Box 5018
Lawrence, KS 66046
Application Deadline:
March 5th of each year
For additional information contact:
Dr. Doug Eifler -785-749-8414 or daeifler@fs.fed.us
Brenda Woods-Brown -785-749-8493 orbwoodsbrown@fs.fed.us
Elaine Kiefer -785-749-8427 or ekiefer@fs.fed.us
Website - www.itcnet.org/includes/downloads/ncce.pdf
The University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences Alice Allen Everett American Indian Scholarship
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma announces the Alice Allen Everett American Indian Scholarship. High school students who graduate in May 2008 from an Oklahoma high school and will be incoming freshmen at OU for the 2008-2009 academic year are eligible to apply. The criteria to qualify for the $1,000 scholarship is as follows:
• The student must designate a major course of study in the College of Arts and Sciences: (AfricanAmerican Studies, Anthropology, BotanylMicrobiology, ChemistryIBiochemistry, Classics, Communication, Economics, English, Film & Video Studies, Health & Sport Sciences, History, History of Science, Human Relations, International & Area Studies, Library Studies, Mathematics, Modem Languages, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Zoology, or Women's Studies);
• The student's name must be listed on a roll of a recognized Native American Indian tribe (copy of the student's CDIB card is required) or must show proof that he or she is the descendent of a relative who is on the roll;
• The student must have an outstanding high school academic record reflected in grade point average of at least 3.50 or high standardized test scores (such as SAT or ACT);
• The student's choice of major course work must demonstrate his or her intention to pursue graduate study and be willing to participate in activities on campus pertaining to American Indian issues.
Students must apply online for this scholarship from the University of Oklahoma's website. All interested students can contact Susan Bayliss, College of Arts and Sciences at 405-325-2078 or via email sbayliss@ou.edu. In addition to submitting the application online, students wjll also need to send a copy of their CDIB card, two letters of recommendation and a two-paged, double-spaced essay to the attention of Susan Bayliss, College of Arts and Sciences, 633 Elm Street, Room 323, Norman, OK 73019-0315. The essay topic is: Explain how your high school education (e.g., teachers, courses, books you have read, research or volunteer experiences) has helped you to grow intellectually. How do you expect your college experience to differ from high school? Please be as specific as possible.
To access the online scholarship application:
• Start at the University of Oklahoma home page: http://www.ou.edu/
• Click on "Prospective Students" (top-right margin menu)
• Click on "Apply Online" (top-left margin menu)
• Create a user account, then click "submit"
• Click on "Freshman Scholarships" (top-right margin menu)
This page lists all of the online scholarships -click on "continue" at bottom of page
Fill out the scholarship applicafon, then click on "submit"
The deadline to submit the application online and to mail the copy of the CDlB card, two letters of recommendation and essay is February 1, 2008.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
A program that will take place the summer of 2008. We are currently accepting applications and are eager to have as many students as possible apply. We will pay each student a stipend of $4K for the 10 week program PLUS pay for housing on campus. The link to the program is at: http://www.usm.edu/cost/chemistry/reu.php . I would love to offer those who are interested in the chemical sciences an opportunity to earn some summer cash AND get valuable research experience. USM has a young and diverse faculty (both in research and ethnicity) and state of the art research facilities.
University of Minnesota
In recognition of the Morris campus’s history as an Indian boarding school in the 1800s, American Indian students that are admitted to the University of Minnesota, Morris receive a full-tuition waiver.
Currently, over ten percent of the student body at UMM has American Indian heritage. The graduation rates of American Indian students at UM are higher than any other University of Minnesota campus and exceed state averages.
The Multi-Ethnic Student Program on campus supports the successful recruitment, retention and graduation of talented students of color. Faculty members of American Indian heritage teach courses in literature, anthropology, and language. In addition, Lakota/Dakota and Anishinaabe languages are offered on campus as an option for meeting UMM’s general education language requirement. The campus also has a student-led organization, Circle of Nations Indian Association that meets weekly. In its 23rd year, CNIA’s Powwow brings 12 drum groups and more than 80 dancers to campus each spring.
University of Minnesota, Morris is a public honors college with the power of a world-class university system. Recognized for its green initiatives, superb academic programs and close-knit campus, UMM empowers students to achieve great things – in their education, their communities and beyond.
For more information about this American Indian Tuition Waiver, please call: 1-888-UMM-EDUC or email: tollb@morris.umn.edu.
Organization for Tropical Studies
Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience Program
The Organization for Tropical Studies has an undergraduate research program specifically for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders that will introduce the students to the biodiversity of the tropics.
Students will spend 8 weeks in Costa Rica, learning tropical biology, meeting with indigenous communities from Costa Rica and completing research projects. Students will also participate in lectures, seminars and field activities that focus on tropical ecology and conservation.
The program begins June 2, 2008 and ends on July 28, 2008. Students selected for the program will receive all travel and living expenses and research stipend of $3000 per program. Applications for this program are due February 28, 2008.
To learn more about this program you can visit http://www.ots.duke.edu/en/education/reu_napire.shtml
If you have questions about this program you may contact Dour Eifler, OTS NAPIRE Program Coordinator, Haskell Indian Nations University by phone: 785-424-3397 or by e-mail: deifler@haskell.edu or call Organization for Tropical Studies at (919) 684-5774.
Greetings AISES Members!
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces program guidelines for the 2008 competition cycle of the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program. Complete information is available online at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/. All applicants are expected to apply using the online application. The deadline for submitting an application is January 7, 2008, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Questions regarding the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
Harvard University Scholarship for Low-income students
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-in come families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! If the families income is between $60,000 and $80,000, they get reduced tuition rates.
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at:
http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Wal-Mart Scholarships
Students can now apply for them online.
Visit http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=216 or www.walmartfoundation.org will work as well, and it is pretty self explanatory once you click on the scholarships link.
Students can apply from Nov. 1, 2007 until Jan. 14, 2008. The community scholarship is for all students, the other scholarships are for Wal-Mart employees or employees’ children.
Mid-America Christian University now offers the opportunity to earn a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in Seminole!
* Aligned with rigorous national and state standards
* Fully accredited university
* Federal financial aid, military, employer, and tribal benefits accepted
* Personal attention
* Designed for those who have previous college credits
* Classes start this Spring!
Call Cheryl Schoenberger, Enrollment Representative, at (405)692-3200.
Nursing School Scholarships
Native American Merit Scholarships at Creighton University
http://admissions.creighton.edu/FinancialMatters/Scholarships/tabid/431/Default.aspx
Creighton University will award several ¾ tuition Native American Merit Scholarships valued at approximately $20,000 per year which are renewable (a total value of more than $82,000 over four years). In addition to these scholarships, additional grant monies may be provided to Native American Scholar recipients. For further information please contact:
N. Omar Valentine,
nvalentine@creighton.edu
Nursing Workforce Diversity Grants (NWD)
http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=246
Application deadline: Nov 16, 2007
Grants to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)
http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=289
Application deadline: Feb 22, 2008
The goal of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is to assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake education to enter a health profession.
2008 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award
http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=961
Application deadline: May 31, 2008
The award provides nurses, healthcare workers, their colleagues, and the public a national opportunity to recognize exceptional service, sacrifice and innovation resulting in encouraging and inspirational accounts that we share with the nation.
2008 AT&T Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP)
The George Washington University's Semester In Washington -- Washington's most respected political leadership semester program announces its 2008 AT&T Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP).
In January 2008, a select group of qualified Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students will receive individual scholarships to cover tuition, fees, housing, books and other expenses. As a participant in NAPLP you will have the opportunity to:
• Spend a semester in the nation's capital while taking classes at GW
• Participate in hands-on internships
• Interact with political leaders and policy makers
• Receive academic credit for classroom study
• Study issues of importance to Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities
You will learn key elements of political campaigns and governance such as:
- Message development
- Media production
- Fundraising
- Voter targeting
- Direct Mail
- Lobbying
You will return to your campus knowing what it takes to win elections, form coalitions, pass legislation and influence the processes that affect your community.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested students who are enrolled members of a Native community or possess proof of ancestry may apply online or by downloading and mailing the application to SIW Admissions, The George Washington University, 1922 F. Street, NW, Room 401-A, Washington DC 20052.
For further information, call (202)994-8908 or, toll-free, 1-800-367-4776 or email us at NAPLP@gwu.edu.
For an online application, visit http://www.siwpolitics.gwu.edu/.
For scholarship application form, visit www.gwu.edu/~siw/politics/naplp.
In addition to the application form, SIW requires the following:
• One letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts of all college academic work
• A current resume
• Scholarship application form
• Indication of Tribal Enrollment and/or Native American (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian) ancestry
Scholarship AnnouncementFor Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students
Deadline: March 31, 2008, 5:00 p.m. PST
Award:
$2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year)
$1,500 for graduating senior high school students
Purpose: The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.
Required Material: The Education Selection Committee will review and rank only those applicants who completely address each area. Please be specific. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1. Letter of Application: The letter must include your name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, and phone number. It should be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss the following:
a. Interest in natural resources
b. Commitment to education, community and your culture
c. Financial need. Students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should attach the Student Aid Report or have the report sent to the ITC office.
2. Resumé
3. Three signed letters of reference, preferably on letterhead.
4. Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U. S. Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, will suffice.
5. Transcripts: ALL students must include transcripts.
a. High school students must also provide documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education.
b. College students must also provide proof of their declared major.
All requested information MUST be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) March 31, 2008 for consideration. For more information, please visit our website www.itcnet.org. Fax (503-282-1274) and e-mail (itc1@teleport.com) submissions are acceptable as long as we receive them by 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2008, and the original is mailed and postmarked by March 31, 2008.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to the Intertribal Timber Council Office:
ATTN: EDUCATION COMMITTEE
INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL
1112 N. E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4
Portland, Oregon 97232-2114
(503) 282-4296
Morris K. Udall Foundation
An internship program for Native American junior or senior college students or recent college graduates has recently been released by the Morris K. Udall Foundation. The internship is a 10-week long program in Washington, D.C. Application Information [PDF format]
BASKETBALL TRIPLE-HEADER GIVES SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO DESERVING ATHLETES
Native American All-Stars Will Play Prior to 66ers Game
TULSA, Okla., August 15, 2007 – One arena, six teams, three games, two very special scholarships, and one ticket.
Native American high school basketball will share the floor with the NBA’s future stars Friday, March 14, 2008, as the Tulsa 66ers play host to the “Tulsa 66ers Native American All-Star Classic,” featuring Oklahoma Native American high school basketball All-Stars and NBA D-League action, all at Expo Square Pavilion.
Amid the night’s basketball action, two deserving seniors will receive a $5,000 scholarship, funded by proceeds from the game’s ticket sales. One male and one female Native American senior basketball athlete will be awarded the Tulsa 66ers’inaugural “Oklahoma Native American Basketball Scholarship.”
Tickets will be sold at $10 each, with $2 from each sale going back to fund the scholarship. Each ticket purchased can be used for admission into the Girls All-Star game, Boys All-Star game, as well as the Tulsa 66ers home game. NIKE will provide the uniforms for the students.
Scholarship recipients will be determined by a set of guidelines formed by the planning committee, which includes Cathy Wilkins, Executive Director for the Minority Humanitarian Foundation, Inc.; Jean Froman, Tulsa Public Schools Coordinator of Indian Education; Darryl Noble, President of Native Business Network; and Bill Johnnie, Chairman, Minority Humanitarian Foundation, Inc. and Supplier Diversity Manager for Verizon.
The Native American All-Star Girls teams will take the court at 4 p.m. to tip off the day’s action. Then, the Native American All-Star Boys teams will tip off at 5 p.m.
The basketball does not stop there. The Tulsa 66ers will battle Coach Bob Huffman and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the fourth time at home this season at 7 p.m.
“Oklahoma alone has a tremendous basketball history,” said Jono Helmerich, Tulsa 66ers president. “We are honored to bring together basketball with the outstanding Native American All-Stars teams to the Pavilion.”
For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Cathy Wilkins at 918.296.9177 or e-mail execdirector@mhfgive.org.
Full Scholarship to prestigious art school for native students (grades 9-12)
Idyllwild Arts Academy near Los Angeles, a prestigious art school and also a boarding school, has two full-ride scholarships to fill in the next week. Each has a value of $45,000 per year. If not filled, the monies will go back to the donor.
Perhaps you know of a student who meets the criteria:
1. Native American, registered with their tribe.
2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Keen interest and talent in the arts (written, visual or performance)
4. Willing to attend a boarding school
Interested students can contact Idyllwild's Admissions Office or read more online at:
http://www.idyllwildarts.org/academy/academy_admission.html
http://www.idyllwildarts.org/
Christine Yazzie ~ Los Angeles, CA USA
Email: krystyn_media@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.krystynmedia.blogspot.com/
AARP FOUNDATION WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The on-line application will be available beginning August 31, 2007. Complete applications must be submitted no later than October 31, 2007. 2008 scholarship recipients will be notified in January 2008. Scholarship funds will be made available shortly thereafter.
Click here for more information. [PDF format]
TV PRODUCER SEARCHING FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ATHLETE FOR NEW SERIES
Challenger Films is accepting recommendations for high school and college age Native American athletes to be featured on The Real Winning Edge television series for teens.
The Winning Edge is a reality show that features three real life high school and college students each week who have triumphed over hardships and challenges. Each of these young people is introduced by a celebrity, such as Jeff Gordon, John Smoltz, Matt Hasselbeck, Gail Devers, Evander Holyfield and Dwight Howard. The purpose of the program is to provide good role models for teens through the latest high quality entertainment.
The series is in syndication and is airing this year on the Midwest Sports Network, the Southeast Sports Network, the New England Sports Network, and Fox affiliates in such cities as Phoenix and San Francisco. We are currently filming our 2008 season.
More information may be found at www.challengerfilms.org and www.realwinningedge.com
***In order for a candidate to be selected for The Real Winning Edge, he or she must:
1. Be articulate and able to express himself (herself) well
2. Be enrolled in high school or college.
3. Be actively competing in a sport (not football, basketball, swimming or men’s track).
4. Have good moral character, including faith.
Have a story of dealing with adversity.
Please email Kathleen Watson at Challenger Films, kwatson@challengerfilms.org if you have a recommendation for the series.
Full Scholarship offered for person of American Indian heritage 7th Generation Community Services Corporation
4495 S. HOPKINS AVENUE, SUITE A, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
PH: (321) 385-0207 # 1-888-385-0207 # FAX: (321) 385-1586
Deadline July 6th
For more information click to read the Press Release.
Air Force ROTC offers High School graduates 4-and 3-year scholarships
For more information see flyer and click on the link to visit the Air Force website. http://www.afrotc.com/ More Information
DISPLACED HOMEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. (AAIA) Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Targets the needs of mid-life homemakers, both men and women, who would not otherwise be able to fulfill their educational goals due to family responsibilities; 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe; full time student.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; incomplete applications not accepted; Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Funds may be used to assist with childcare, transportation, basic living expenses, educational costs; May apply on a yearly basis - does not automatically renew. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $1,500.
Deadlines May 1 to July 16. They anticipate awarding 4 scholarships for the 2007-2008 School Year.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Monthly Budget; Certificate of Indian Blood at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
EMILIE HESEMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Full time American Indian/Alaskan Native students, preference given but not limited to those pursuing a Major in Education.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; incomplete applications will not be considered. Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark. Renewable up to 4 years toward any single degree. Disbursement of $750 per semester, subsequent disbursement requires first semester grades and second semester class schedule. Progress of recipients may be monitored throughout the academic year and may require additional information. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $1,500
Deadlines May 1 to July 16. They anticipate awarding 10 new scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
DAVID RISLING EMERGENCY AID SCHOLARSHIP Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Full time American Indian/Alaska Native students, based upon financial need and proof of 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; Incomplete applications will not be considered; Financial aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Students may receive one scholarship per academic year; Disbursement based upon the availability of funds. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards Range from $100 - $400.
Deadlines Open during both Fall and Spring semesters.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Proof of Need (cut-off, eviction notices, child care bill); Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
SEQUOYAH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Full time American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students who are at least 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized Indian tribe.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; Incomplete applications will not be considered; Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Renewable, pending satisfactory progress; Disbursement of $750 per semester, subsequent disbursement requires first semester grades and second semester class schedule. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $1,500.
Deadlines May 1 to July 16. They anticipate awarding 15 Graduate Scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
ALLOGAN SLAGLE SCHOLARSHIP
Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility American Indian students who are members of State Recognized Tribes or tribes seeking federal recognition. Full time students, based upon need.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; incomplete applications not accepted; Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Disbursement made during first semester; Students eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $1,500.
Deadlines May 1 to July 16. They anticipate awarding 4 new scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
ADOLPH VAN PELT SPECIAL FUND for INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Full time American Indian/Alaska Native student, based upon financial need and merit; at least 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; Incomplete applications will not be considered; Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Disbursement made during first semester; Renewable up to 4 years toward any single degree, wth application and previous year's grades, class schedule. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $500 - $800.
Deadlines May 1 to July 16. They anticipate awarding 3 new scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
FLORENCE YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Administrator Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite B-12
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Purpose Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.
Eligibility Full time American Indian/Alaska Native students; preference given to students pursuing a Major in the Arts.
General Information Application may be downloaded from website; Incomplete applications will not be considered; Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Disbursement made during first semester; Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Check website the end of March 2007 for any updates.
Awards $5,000.
Deadlines May 1 to July 16.
Required Documentation Complete Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
Questions on any of the above scholarships may be addressed to:
Cheryl John, Coordinator
Lisa Schrantz, Secretary
Native American SUNY: Western Consortium
E-116 Thompson Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
716.673.3170 or 1.800.851.5020
fax: 716.673.3478
Indian Health Scholarship and Coordinator Information
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/SCoordinator_Directory.asp
Tuition Waivers for Native American Students
The following is a list of institutions that offer free tuition and fees or tuition waivers for Native American students. For more information contact each individual institution.
University of North Dakota at Grand Forks offers a Cultural Diversity Waiver for incoming freshman and new transfer students.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Waives out-of-state tuition costs for students from Oklahoma who belong to one of the five tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Creek, and Chickasaw) Offers an in-state tuition fee waiver State of Idaho
Offers an out-of-state tuition waiver for students who can prove to be a descendant from a tribe of Idaho (Kootenai, Coeur d' Alene, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, and Shoshone-Paiute) State of Washington
Offers in-state tuition to students enrolled in a tribe that is indigenous of the Northwest.
Southern Utah University at Cedar City
Offers in-state tuition for Native American students from Arizona and Nevada
State of Montana
Offers a waiver for Native American students who are Montana residents, and can demonstrate financial need
University of Minnesota at Morris
Offers a tuition waiver in honor of the campus' origin as the Morris Indian School
Offers a President's Outstanding Minority Scholarship
Offers Minnesota resident fees to qualified non-resident minority students in the top 25% of their high school class
Fort Lewis College at Durango, Colorado
Offers full tuition waivers for Native American or Alaskan Native students
Lake Superior State University at Sault-Sainte Marie, Michigan
Offers the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver to students who are certified by their tribe as being at least 1/4 Native American with one-year state residency. The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver includes all of Michigan’s public two-year and four year colleges. For more information about the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver, please check out this website. http://www.itcmi.org/ituition.html
Iowa State University
Multicultural Vision Program Award at Iowa State. This award is equal to full resident tuition for 4 years (8 semesters) at Iowa State (3,116 in 2001-02 or approximately $12,500 over four years).
First year American Indians with Historical connection to the State of Iowa are eligible for this award
The MVP website has the application available in pdf format at http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/
Tribes or Nations historically connected to Iowa include: Iowa, Kickapoo, Menominee, Miami, Missouri, Ojibwa (Chippewa), Omaha, Ote, Ottawa (Odawa), Potawatomi, Sac and Fox, Sioux and Winnebago (HoCak)
Contact Debra Sanborn, Office of Admissions, 314 Alumni Hall, Iowa State University, Amex, Iowa 50011-2010, Phone: 515-294-0632
Nursing scholarship for pursuit of Bachelor of Science
Deadline Date – TBA
Grant Resource – Emergency Nurses Association
Description – This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the many ENA members and corporations who gave contributions to the Foundation. The scholarships are intended for a nurse (R.N., L.P.N., or L.V.N.) pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Size of Grant – $5,000
Cost Sharing or Match – No
Web - http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants/
AT&T offers American Indians scholarships to seek tech degrees
By Susan Simpson
The Oklahoman
AT&T announced Tuesday it will give $1.5 million to the University of Oklahoma Foundation to endow scholarships for American Indians who seek technology-related degrees or are the first in their family to attend college. "It will have a positive impact on Native American students in Oklahoma not only today, but well into the future," said Don Cain, president of AT&T Oklahoma.
Earnings from the endowment will be used to fund scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for 38 students each year. Priority will be given to students seeking degrees in computer sciences, engineering, math and science, and those whose parents did not attend college.
"It is truly transformational in the lives of these individuals," OU President David Boren said. He said OU has about 1,600 American Indian students, the most of any Big 12 university. OU also is developing programs to prepare students for tribal leadership and business management. Former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller called the gift a "terrific example of a partnership between the business community, education and tribal communities." She said American Indians are the fastest-growing ethnic minority in higher education in Oklahoma and that the scholarships could pay to educate students who later win Nobel Prizes, cure disease and become world leaders.
James Pickens, a member of OU's American Indian Student Association, said the scholarships will benefit students such as himself who are the first generation to attend college. "It's a great opportunity," he said.
The scholarships will be awarded for fall 2007. For more information, call Lindy Waters at 325-3163.
Valley View Regional Hospital
School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science
The Valley View Regional Hospital School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science is a twelve-month hospital-based program affiliated with several state universities. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). The Valley View Regional Hospital School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1954.
Valley View Regional Hospital School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science offers comprehensive training in both theory and practice. Academic instruction provides a theoretical basis in various subjects and an understanding of the medical problems, which may underlie a physician’s request for laboratory services. Clinical training is provided in five major areas of the medical laboratory; blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
The laboratory at Valley View Regional Hospital offers a wide variety of clinical tests based upon the latest technological methods. It is accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The laboratory occupies 5200 square feet and is equipped with a variety of highly automated instruments. There are over 400 procedures available and over 500,000 tests are performed annually in the laboratory.
Valley View Regional Hospital School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science accepts applications from students who are eligible for a baccalaureate degree from an affiliated university/college or who have a baccalaureate degree and meet the program academic requirements. Applicants must have a minimum science grade point average of 2.5 using the 4.0 grading scale. In addition, the program is required to accept only those students who have completed the following academic prerequisites:
Chemistry:
16 semester hours to include 2 courses of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and/or biochemistry and chemistry electives
Biological Sciences:
16 semester hours to include microbiology, immunology, physiology, and biological science electives
Mathematics:
A minimum of one course in college level mathematics. College algebra is recommended. Remedial mathematics is not accepted.
The deadline for application is October 15th of the year preceding the start of the class for which application is being made. Personal interviews will be completed by the end of the calendar year. The program participates in the Oklahoma Consortium of Clinical Laboratory Science Affiliates (OCCLSA) matching process at the end of January and students are notified of their status by February 5th. The program year starts on either the third or fourth Monday in May, depending on the end of the universities’ spring semester.
For more information about the Valley View Regional Hospital School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, please contact
Leah Babcock, MT(ASCP)
Program Director
Valley View Regional Hospital School of
Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science
430 North Monta Vista
Ada, OK 74820
Phone: (580) 421-1596
e-mail: lbabcock@vvrh.com
Harvard Financial Aid Initiative
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition.
In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at:
http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Please note the Harvard College Financial Aid Office's website address has changed.
The new website address is http://fao.fas.harvard.edu/.
