TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Scholarship 2002-2003
Arthur S. Bensell was an educator, civic leader, Tribal Council member, and
tribal chairman. He spent many years in service to his community and tribe as
mayor of the city of Siletz and as a tribal leader.
Art attended Ohio State University and graduated from Heidelberg College in
1934. During his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he served as a teacher,
principal, and reservation principal in Minnesota, Alaska, and North Dakota.
Upon returning to Siletz, Art became involved in tribal business affairs, served
many years on the tribe’s Education Committee, and always strove for better
educational opportunities for tribal members.
To apply for the Arthur S. Bensell Memorial 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) 1,000-word essay addressing the annual theme: Describe the gift of education
and the benefits that follow.
3) Three letters of recommendation
Essays will be judged on content, organization, and theme development, and
use of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
In loving memory of Arthur, a memorial fund was established through the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. It is used to honor and award
Personal Information
tribal members majoring in education. The $1,000 scholarship is administered
Last name:First name:MI:
SSN:
Date of birth:Tribal roll #:__________
Current mailing address:__________________________
City:State:______________ ZIP: _____________
Permanent mailing address:___________________ _ _______________________ _
City:State:_______________ ZIP:_____________
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by the tribal Education Committee and strengthened by various fund-raising
activities throughout the year.
Walt’s Words of Wit and Wisdom
Education History
by Walt Klamath
The
watches
Mouse
as
The
Buffalo
watches
the
Grandmother enters the taverns of the
Grandmother search the reservations
city in search of her children. The
for the leaders of her people, the Tribal
I blare of the jukebox, the noisy
I laughter is too loud; they cannot hear
I her calling them home. Silently she
Council, but the fear of wearing braids
them to ignore and shun her for the sake
I leaves, only to return tomorrow.
of greed and materialistic gain. Shaking
The
Mouse
watches
as
and smoking the sacred pipe causes
her head in pity, she cries with grief.
High School: □Public □ Other
Graduation/GED date:
Higher Ed/AVT Program: DAA
□ AS
□ BA
□ BS
□ Graduate
Graduation date:Degree received:___________________
College/University:Major:
Present Degree Program (2001-2002 Academic Year)
Start date:
Major:
College/University: Degree abbreviation:
Degree name:Graduation date:
Grandmother enters the lodges of her
The Buffalo watches as the
Photo: Please submit a photo of good quality for use in newsletters and other
children. They are too engrossed in
Grandmother slowly climbs the steps
watching the roadrunner or a rerun of
la 1940 John Wayne movie to pay
of the BIA building in Washington,
CTSI publications, preferably one in your school or work environment.
Note: Photo is optional and does not reflect on scholarship eligibility.
D.C., the guardians of her children.
attention to her. Puzzled by the box,
But they are in closed session
she moves on.
discussing acts of termination, too
The
Bear
watches
the
Grandmother knocking on the doors
busy to sit and talk to her. Angrily,
The Eagle watches as the
children. But the just wardens will not
Grandmother visits the sweat lodges
let her enter without a court order. She
and sun dances of her children. For the
sighs, shrugs, and sits down to wait.
first time in 500 years, a smile begins
The Bear watches as she silently
to appear on her withered but beautiful
tiptoes into the jails of America
face. Tears of joy and happiness trickle
looking for her children, but the blood
down her cheeks, making her smiling
flowing in eyes closed shut by
face even more radiant.
nightsticks, fists, and feet of the pony
She is at home with her children
soldiers, now called police officers,
and can rest at last. The Eagle flies
has blinded them and they cannot see
away to tell Grandmother that a Nation
her. With a deep frown on her brow,
is getting strong once again.
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Siletz News
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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. I understand that:
she listens in stunned silence.
of the penitentiary, seeking to visit her
she quietly disappears.
Certification
April 2002
/ 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: Applications must be received in our office by 4:30 p.m. on June 28,2002.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship may not be
awarded unless a minimum of two applications are received. All correspondence
will be mailed by certified mail to permanent mailing address unless otherwise
requested in writing.
If you have any questions, please call Bev at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 290, or
541-444-8290. Please send applications to Bev Youngman, Programs Manager,
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380.
Scholarships are awarded at the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, the second
weekend in August.