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Scholarships Cobell Scholars Program Deadline: June 1 The American Indian Graduate Center will manage the Cobell Scholars Program, which was established as a result of the Cobell v. Salazar litigation. The scholarships help defray the cost of attending both post-secondary voca- tional schools and institutions of higher education, including graduate and profes- sional schools. Scholarships in various amounts are awarded to U.S. federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native students who are vocational certificate- seeking or associate, bachelor, graduate and professional degree-seeking students in full-time, accredited, nonprofit insti- tutions in the United States; and who are able to demonstrate financial need through the submission of the Free Appli- cation for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All eligible students are encouraged to complete the Cobell Scholars appli- cation for funding consideration. Visit aigcs.org for information. Actuarial Diversity Scholarship Deadline: June 1 The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Native North American, Black/African American, Hispanic and Pacific Islander students. The award will be divided to cover multiple semesters or other terms com- prising the academic year. Recipients attending school for a portion of the upcoming year (e.g., one semester) will receive the corresponding portion of a full year scholarship amount. Each eligible scholarship applicant, whether or not a scholarship is awarded, can request an actuarial mentor as a per- sonal resource to answer questions about the actuarial field, actuarial exams and to offer assistance in pursuit of a career in the actuarial profession. Bureau of Indian Education Loan for Service Deadline: June 1 The American Indian Graduate Center administers a Bureau of Indian Education contract to provide financial assistance in the form of loans to eligible Ameri- can Indians and Alaska Natives seeking graduate and professional degrees. The goal is to promote opportunity for careers with Tribal governments, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded organizations on and off reservations. Loans are paid back at the rate of one year of service for one year of funding. SMA Native American STEM Scholarship Deadline: June 15 Souder, Miller & Associates offers a $1,500 scholarship opportunity to Ameri- can Indian students pursuing a four-year degree in science, technology, engineer- ing or mathematics. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books or on-campus housing/ meals. Automatic approval for up to a maximum of four academic years is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship applicant must be an enrolled member of a Pueblo or Tribe, a high school graduate by June 2015 who has been accepted by an accredited U.S. college or university or a college STEM student already enrolled at an accredited college or university. For the college- bound Tribal senior • • • • • • • • • • • 14 May This is the deadline for final decisions for universities. Send letter of intent to registrar. Line up a summer job. Attend your Senior Awards Night. Review any award letters and be sure you understand the terms and condi- tions that accompany each type of aid. If necessary, arrange for housing and a meal plan (at school). Send thank you notes to any person/ committee from which you received a scholarship. June Tribal higher education and adult vocational training applications are due June 30! Attend graduation – congratulations! Arrange for your final grades to be sent to colleges and universities. Good luck! • Siletz News • Internships May 2015 AISES Summer Internships Deadline: May 31 The AISES Internship Program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options by placing them in 10-week summer positions with partner agencies. The program also promotes advanced study to the graduate level and assists students in developing professional networks. This year, AISES is happy to announce that we will have 6-7 internship positions available with our partners at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (Arizona), USDA Food Safety and Inspection Ser- vices (D.C.-metro area), and Bonneville Power Administration (Pacific Northwest). American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship Deadline: June 1 The AIGC Fellowship program provides approximately $1.2 million in fellowships to more than 400 American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students each year. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional full-time, degree-seeking students who meet all eligibility criteria. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer) and varies from year to year, depending on the num- ber of qualified applicants, the availability of funds and unmet financial need. CEDARR Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. May14•Noon Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free HelpLine–877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org Other Opportunities Gen-I Native Youth Challenge As part of the process of establish- ing the National Native Youth Network, we invite Native youth and all young people across the country to take part in the Gen-I Challenge. This call to action is the first step in engaging a broad network of people inter- ested in addressing the issues facing Native youth and creating a platform through which Native youth can access informa- tion about opportunities and resources, and have their voices and positive contributions highlighted and elevated. Youth age 14-24, nonprofits and educational institutions are invited to join the National Native Youth Network by accepting the Gen-I Challenge. Individuals, youth councils and youth groups can participate as Challenge Acceptors. Nonprofit organizations, col- leges, universities and Tribal colleges and universities can become acceptors by helping their youth and students complete the Gen-I Challenge. For more information, visit cnay.org/ Network.html. Summer Leadership Summit for Native Youth in Food & Agriculture Deadline: June 1 The University of Arkansas School of Law is looking for student applications from American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian youth age 13-18 who are passionate about food and agri- cultural production and have the courage to lead their Tribes and communities into the future. Space is limited for the summit on July 19-28, so please apply as soon as possible. All food, lodging, instructional materials and field trip costs will be provided. Depending on the number of students, some travel scholarships also will be provided. Konaway Nika Tillicum Deadline: June 12 Konaway Nika Tillicum, which means “All My Relations” in Chinook Trade Jargon, is an eight-day academic academy on July 11-18 that explores a broad range of classes, lectures, cultural experiences and recreational activities for American Indian students. Konaway is a completely self- supported program, generating funds each year through grants, donations and fundraisers. We attempt to provide schol- arships for all of our students at $825 per child. Each household is required to pay a $75 fee upon student acceptance, which will reserve their spot in the academy. Students selected for Konaway stay on the Southern Oregon University cam- pus in Ashland and interact with other American Indian students while being challenged by creative, imaginative instructors and activities. Konaway Nika Tillicum is admin- istered by the Center for First Nation Studies, Sociology Department, SOU and SOU Pre-College Youth Programs.
