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101 tips for landing American Indian scholarships and grants for college In the 21 st century, a college degree is almost essential to achieving financial independence. But college remains a hid- eously expensive, unattainable dream for many American Indians. Contrary to conventional wisdom, however, college can be affordable – if you know the secrets to earning the financial assistance you need. And those secrets are outlined in a free report, 101 Tips for Landing Native American Scholarships and Grants for College. Download it now at indiancountrymedianetwork.com/free- reports/101-tips-landing-native-american- scholarships-grants-college/ and chart your path forward to college and beyond. If you – or someone you love – sincerely wants to get that college degree, read on to find out what you must know to make that dream come true. First, forget the common myths about American Indian scholarships. The deluge of information that comes from the Inter- net, colleges themselves and even other students makes it far too easy to become diverted from what a student must do to earn these American Indian scholarships. To cut through all that, this guide written by Dr. Dean Chavers, co-founder of Catching the Dream, a national scholar- ship program for American Indian college applicants, looks at the common miscon- ceptions that surround them, to rules and best practices every student should know when applying for grants, financial aid and scholarships, to the grammar mistakes many students make in filling out those critical scholarship applications. And it’s all here in one helpful guide – absolutely FREE. Native scholarships represent less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all scholar- ships. So unless you want to limit yourself to just a few Indian grants, you should read this guide to learn more about scholar- ships for American Indians. In fact, this FREE report is designed so you can: • • • • • Discover the truth about earning a college degree, despite misconcep- tions you may have Learn what goes into a powerful, award-winning scholarship essay Find the scholarships you need to make your college dream a reality Understand what scholarship com- mittees are looking for in a candidate Improve your writing skills and deliver an essay that gets scholarship dollars flowing • Achieve your college dream, earn that important degree and launch a career of which you can be proud Of course, before you can earn the scholarships that make college affordable, you must know the what, how, when, why and where of applying for them – all of which are described in this guide. American Indian scholarships – more than just Indian grants One of those alar ming myths debunked in this guide is that Indians should only apply for Indian scholarships and grants. The truth is, those scholarships are drastically over-subscribed. Earning one of those is like winning the lottery – yet there are hundreds of other schol- arships that Native students can apply for – but you have to know where to look. Think outside the box and check out our ideas for many other scholarships and grants available to American Indians. For example, many opportunities for scholarships are available at places such as Fastweb, Scholarships.com and Sallie Mae Scholarships. The guide explains that if you’re not finding plenty of scholarships to apply for, it could be because of a small error in your search or because you haven’t checked off careers that are related to the ones you’re considering. Of course the guide also explains your options for scholarships that are exclusively for Native students, such as Catching the Dream, the American Indian College Fund and more. Interested in the STEM fields? Check out the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Are you willing to give a two-year commitment to an Indian health program? You’re a candidate for an Indian Health Service scholarship. In short, this guide is the gateway to hundreds of scholarships for which you are eligible, both inside and outside the Native community. Don’t miss a single opportu- nity – download this FREE report today. Other Opportunities • College Horizons (Princeton University and Whitman College) Deadline: February 2017 • Native American Political Leadership Program (Washington D.C.) Deadline: March 1, 2017 (Summer 2017) • NCAI: Wilma Mankiller Fellowship Deadline: March 15, 2017 • University of Washington Bothell: RAIN Reaching American Indian Nations April 21, 2017 • Youth Ecology Corps (Portland, Ore.) Spring Crew – Deadline: March 21, 2017; Summer Crew – Deadline: June 1, 2017 • AISES Internship – Bonneville Power Administration: Transmission Services Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Deadline: Multiple • AISES Internship – Bonneville Power Administration: Fish & Wildlife Program Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017 EPA Environmental Research and Business Support (ERBS) Program Deadline: Multiple • Native American Public Media Internship Deadline: March 1, 2017 National Youth Leadership Forum: STEM Program Nomination Form Deadlines Vary • Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance Portland, OR Open until filled • ON TRACK OHSU! • Caldera Youth Program • National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Rolling • The Student Conservation Association • The SMART Competition • Friends of Tryon Creek - Outreach & Membership Intern (Unpaid) Rolling • National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Deadline: Multiple • Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) Deadline: Multiple • Fish & Wildlife Service Deadline: Multiple • Indian Land Tenure Foundation Deadline: Multiple • Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity Deadline: Multiple • Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Multiple • US Department of the Interior – Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance Open until filled • US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance Portland, OR Open until filled • City of Vancouver, Wash – Water Center Educator Intern Open until filled Internships • WSU Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Data-intensive research in the envi- ronmental sciences Deadline: Feb. 24, 2017 • Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Environmental Educa- tion Outreach Program Internship Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017 • • • • 10 • Siletz News • February 2017 UO offers in-state tuition to Siletz Tribal students regardless of state of residency The University of Oregon continues to offer in-state tuition benefits to enrolled Siletz Tribal members regardless of their current state of residency. The Residency by Aboriginal Right Program was first offered in 2001 to 44 Tribes that have aboriginal territories within the state of Oregon that pre-date 1850. Out-of-state students will pay in-state tuition, a $20,000 savings each academic year. “All high school graduates should go to college. It’s not a choice. It’s a requirement. Our ancestors sacrificed and survived so that we would have the choices we have today,” said Jason Younker, UO assistant vice president, advisor to the president for government-to-government relations and a member of the Coquille Indian Tribe. “We should honor their sacrifices.” UO offers bachelor’s and graduate degrees through 272 academic programs. As a member of the Association of American Universities, it is one of only 36 public universities committed to scientific exploration and interdisciplinary research. One hundred sixty-two American Indians from across the nation are enrolled at UO, including 27 from Oregon Tribes. The Many Nations Longhouse opened in 2005 and is home for the Native American Student Association, the Native American Law Students Association and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. The UO Mother’s Day Pow-Wow is one of the largest Tribal celebrations in Oregon.
