TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Time to Apply for Scholarships
Three scholarships are available through the Siletz Tribe: Arthur Bensell
Memorial Scholarship, Siletz Scholarship, and CTSI - Pepsi Scholarship.
Arthur Bensell Scholarship: specifically for students enrolled in a program
leading to a degree in education
Siletz Scholarship: specifically for students enrolled in a program leading to
a degree in a medical field
CTSI - Pepsi Scholarship: open to all students regardless of major
The programs manager and Siletz Tribal Education Committee administer
the scholarships. Applications are available annually in April. All new and
continuing higher education and adult vocational training students are sent an
application. Application for all financial aid is required of students. Tribal students
are expected to apply for these scholarships.
Scholarships range from $500 to $ 1,000 for one academic year.
Scholarship recipients are announced in July and awarded at the annual Nesika
Illahee Pow-Wow in August of each year.
All three scholarships require the following:
Completed application form
Documentation of acceptance at an accredited vocational training or higher
education institution, two-year, four-year, or graduate school
/ 500- to 1,000-word essay on a specific annual theme
/ Three letters of recommendation
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Siletz Scholarship 2000-2001
Application Form
To apply for the Siletz Scholarship, please submit the following:
1. Documentation of acceptance at an accredited vocational training or higher
education institution, two-year, four-year, or graduate school.
2. A 500-word essay addressing the annual theme.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
Essays will be judged on content, theme development and organization, use
of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Essay Theme: Describe your major
area of study and its importance to you and the tribe.
Awards: $500 (up to three awards per year). Scholarship may not be awarded
unless a minimum of two applications are received.
Personal Information
Last name:________________________ First name:Ml:----------
SSN:Date of Birth:Tribal Roll No.
Current mailing address:_______________________________________________
City:
.State:ZIP:
Permanent mailing address:_____________________________ __ ____________
City:State:ZIP:
Home phone: (___ )Work phone: ()----------------------- -
Education History
The Education Committee selects scholarship recipients on a competitive basis.
Factors considered during the evaluation process include:
Applicant’s academic achievements
>* Strength of letters of recommendation
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Quality of applicant’s essay
High School:
□ Public □ Other
Graduation or GED date:
Higher Ed./AVT Program: □ AA □ AS □ BA
□ BS
□ Graduate
Graduation date:Degree received:
College/University: Major:
Current Degree Program (2000 - 2001 Academic Year)
Apply Now for Siletz Royalty
The Siletz Tribal Pow-Wow Committee is now taking applications for this
year’s royalty contestants. The age categories are as follows:
Little Miss Siletz - 7 to 12
Jr. Miss Siletz - 13 to 17
Miss Siletz - 18 to 24
Young women interested in running in one of these categories can contact
Craig Whitehead at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 230, or 541-444-8230 to get your
application. The pageant is scheduled for Aug. 9, 2001, and the winners will be
crowned before the first grand entry of the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow on Aug. 10.
The deadline to get your applications into the Pow-Wow Committee is
July 2, 2001. Any applications that are turned in from July 3 to July 15 will be
accepted only by the approval of the Pow-Wow Committee. All applications
that are turned in after July 15 will not be accepted for this year.
You will be judged on your knowledge of tribal and family history, poise
and personality, speaking abilities, dance abilities in both the Feather Dance
and Intertribal styles, and ticket sales. Each contestant will receive a commission
on the number of tickets that she sells. The commission rates are as follows:
200 to 500 at 20 percent; 501 to 1,000 at 25 percent, and 1,001 and over at 30
percent. This year’s royalty will be sponsored to attend the Gathering of Nations
Pow-Wow and Miss Siletz also will be sponsored to go to the NCAI competition.
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Start date: Major:
College/Univ.: Degree abbreviation:
Degree name:Graduation date:
Photo: Please submit a photo of good quality for use in newsletters and other
CTSI publications, preferably one in your school or work environment. Note:
Photo is optional and doesn’t reflect on scholarship eligibility.
Certification
Scholarship funds are to be used for academic purposes only.
By accepting the scholarship, I agree to advertising and promotional use of
my name, picture, and biographical information.
/ hereby certify that the information provided on this form is true, correct,
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I consent to the release of this
information to other agencies and persons as necessary to determine my eligibility,
budget, and financial need.
Applicant’s Signature:Date:
Note: Application must be received in our office by 4:30 p.m. on June 29,2001.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All correspondence will be
mailed by certified mail to permanent address unless otherwise requested in writing.
If you have questions, please call 1-800-922-1399, ext. 290, or 541-444-8290
and ask for Bev. Please send application to Bev Youngman, Programs Manager,
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, PO Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380.