Scholarship Opportunities
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(This is a running doc that will be updated as we learn more about opportunities, always check the deadlines and specifications. Indian Education is happy to help with applications, essays, and proofreading if you are interested!)
Oregon Specific
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Howard Vollum Scholarship:
Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) Application at:
www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/ -
Verl and Dorothy Miller Native American Vocational Scholarship:
Complete the Office of Student Access andCompletion (OSAC) Application at:
www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/ -
Oregon Tribal Grant:
Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) Application at:
www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/
https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/oregon-tribal-student-grant/ -
Home Flight Scholars Program at U of O
The New UO program supports long-term success of Native American students residing in Oregon. The Home Flight Scholars program is available immediately to current enrolled eligible undergraduate students and includes financial aid and address retention, graduation and professional development of students. Through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants, the Home Flight Scholars Program will cover full tuition and fee costs, create a new academic advisor position, enhance mentorship opportunities and develop a culture-rich program for new students to help them launch successful academic careers. For more information about this program please visit: UO Home Flight Scholars Program
All Others
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American Indian College Fund/Full Circle Scholarship:
https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/ -
American Indian Education Fund scholarship:
http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer... -
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) scholarship:
https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships -
American Indian Services Scholarship:
Trade Scholarships
College Scholarships -
Association of American Indian Affairs:
https://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html -
Catching the Dream:
https://www.catchingthedream.org/ -
Cobell Scholarship:
https://cobellscholar.org/ -
Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship:
https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ -
Native Forward:
www.nativeforward.org -
North Dakota Indian Scholarship:
https://ndus.edu/paying-for-college/nd-indian-scholarship/ -
Udall Scholarship:
https://www.udall.gov/OurPro.../Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx -
DAR Scholarship for American Indians:
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships -
NOAA Fisheries Scholarship Opportunities - Multiple
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(Visit the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission's website for additional information and opportunities)
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Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
The Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship strives to increase Native representation in the field of education by proving financial support, mentoring, and internships for Native students in the Northwest who are pursuing an advanced degree in education, education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research, or closely related field. This scholarship honors work by providing selected students with as many as three years of annually renewable scholarships. Awardees will receive a maximum of $5,000 each year, and will award as many as five scholarships per year. Applications are due March 31st, 2023. For Eligibility requirements please visit: Education Northwest
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Internship and Conference Opportunities
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2023 STEP- UP Summer Research Opportunity
The NIH High School STEP-UP Program is a nationally recognized program that connects underrepresented students with local institution and mentors to gain firsthand research experience. This is a paid opportunity - limited to high school Juniors and seniors- that will introduce students to local professional, collegiate-level settings where they will create and conduct their research, garnering essential experience before they enter college. Deadline to apply is February 15th, 2023. For Any questions please feel free to contact either Elizabeth Delgado (EVDelgado@mednet.ucla.edu) or Dolores Caffey-Fleming (DCaffey@mednet.ucla.edu)
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Konaway Nika Tillcum: An Overnight Camp for Motivated Native American Students Completing Grades 7-12
Application online: 2023 applications will open in January
When: See you in 2023!
Where: Southern Oregon University
Support
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Essay Examples:
These are more tribal specific examples:
At the Native Opportunities WebsiteResume Examples:
HS student examples:
At Resumebuilder.com
At Beamjobs.com
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Siletz Johnson O'Malley Scholarship
Students are eligible for up to $50 for things like sports fees, dance classes, culture materials-classes, camps, etc. (Or $35 towards sports/dance shoes for a sport or activity)!