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:
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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
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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
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College Horizons (Princeton University and Whitman College)
Deadline: February 2017
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Native American Political Leadership Program (Washington D.C.)
Deadline: March 1, 2017 (Summer 2017)
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NCAI: Wilma Mankiller Fellowship
Deadline: March 15, 2017
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University of Washington Bothell: RAIN Reaching American Indian Nations
April 21, 2017
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Youth Ecology Corps (Portland, Ore.)
Spring Crew – Deadline: March 21, 2017; Summer Crew – Deadline: June 1, 2017
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AISES Internship – Bonneville Power Administration: Transmission Services
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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AISES Internship – Bonneville Power Administration: Fish & Wildlife Program
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017
EPA Environmental Research and Business Support (ERBS) Program
Deadline: Multiple
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Native American Public Media Internship
Deadline: March 1, 2017
National Youth Leadership Forum: STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadlines Vary
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Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students
US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Portland, OR
Open until filled
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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Caldera Youth Program
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National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Rolling
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The Student Conservation Association
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The SMART Competition
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Friends of Tryon Creek - Outreach & Membership Intern (Unpaid)
Rolling
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National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
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Fish & Wildlife Service
Deadline: Multiple
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
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Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity
Deadline: Multiple
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
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US Department of the Interior – Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Open until filled
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US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Portland, OR
Open until filled
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City of Vancouver, Wash – Water Center Educator Intern
Open until filled
Internships
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WSU Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Data-intensive research in the envi-
ronmental sciences
Deadline: Feb. 24, 2017
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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Environmental Educa-
tion Outreach Program Internship
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2017
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Siletz News
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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.
