Category: Scholarships
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Portland State University’s American Indian Teacher Program: Recruits Students with Bachelor’s Degrees
Portland State University’s Graduate School of Education has received one of five USDOE grants awarded nationally this year to recruit American Indian students to its teacher preparation program. The grant will build on the school’s existing American Indian Teacher Program established in 2010 which has graduated 12 educators. Students with a Bachelor’s degree, or in…
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2014 SAIGE Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship – Oct. 31
Here is the information on this scholarship. Additional Funding for 2014-2015: SAIGE funding for the 2014-2015 school year was increased to $2,000 for 2 full time students as additional funding was available. For future years the amount of funding as well as the number of students funded will be dependent on available funding. A complete application…
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Center for Native American Youth: 2014 American Indian/Alaska Native Employee Association Scholarship
The American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association (AIANEA) is offering two scholarships to AI/AN students pursuing a degree in the natural resources field. The scholarship amount varies between $150 and $500. Recipients will also receive a one-year AIANEA Student Membership. Eligibility • Applicant must be attending (or planning to attend) an accredited college or university •…
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ICT: Too Many Scholarships, Not Enough Native Students Applying
An interesting read from Indian Country Today, here. An excerpt: In talking to my friend Al Paulson recently, it turned out we have a common problem. We can’t give away scholarships. What a shame. In the modern age of computers, scholarships are everywhere, it seems.FastWeb, the most popular scholarship site, has over 1.5 million entries…
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ICT: Yakama Student Studying in Washington, DC through WINS
Here is the article. An excerpt: Shanoa Pinkham is serving a 15-week fall semester Washington Internship for Native Students in Washington, D.C. through American University School of Professional & Extended Studies. The Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) offers students of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian nations the opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills while…
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Dartmouth Bound – Native American Community Program!
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire is seeking high school seniors to apply for their Native American Community Program. The program is an opportunity for students to experience Dartmouth College who have a particular interest in the Native community and/or Native American Studies, to experience Dartmouth College. Participants are selected on the basis of academic…