Scholarships
Important information for college-
bound Tribal seniors
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Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
Big Future (scholarship search engine)
Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide (scholarship search engine)
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NJOMA Student Chief Earl Old Person Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline: March 10, 2017
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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2017
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Cobell Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2017
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American Indian Education Foundation: Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: April 4, 2017
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Catching the Dream Scholarship (Fall 2017)
Deadline: April 30, 2017
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Oregon Student Child Care Grant
Deadline: May 31, 2017
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American Indian College Fund: Full Circle Scholarships
Deadline: May 31, 2017
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American Indian College Fund: TCU Scholarship
Contact TCU Financial Aid Office for deadline
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American Indian Services Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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NOAA Fisheries Scholarship Opportunities
Multiple
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National Johnson O’Malley Association Scholarship
Multiple
Internships
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US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Portland, OR
Open until filled
May
March
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Check for three Tribal scholarships
at ctsi.nsn.us.
Complete scholarships.
Start working on Tribal higher educa-
tion or adult vocational training grant
application. This can be found on the
Tribe’s website and is due June 30.
Review the Student Aid Report
(SAR).
You should start receiving admission
responses.
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April
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Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
Make final decision about which col-
lege or university you will attend.
If you decide to decline enrollment to a
college or university to which you have
been accepted, send notice indicating
this to the college’s admissions office.
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
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Tribal higher education and AVT
applications are due June 30!
Attend graduation – congratulations!
Arrange for your final grades to be
sent to colleges and universities.
Good luck!
Other Opportunities
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OMSI – Native Family Science Night
March 13, 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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Northwest Indian Youth Conference
Colville Confederated Tribes Youth Council
April 2-6, 2017
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National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Rolling
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Friends of Tryon Creek - Outreach & Membership Intern (Unpaid)
Rolling
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WSU Na-ha-shnee Native American Health Science Institute
Deadline: April 14, 2017
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National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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University of Washington Bothell: RAIN Reaching American Indian Nations
April 21, 2017
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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
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NY’EHE: Native Youth Exploring Higher Education
Washington State University
July 17-21, 2017
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Fish & Wildlife Service
Deadline: Multiple
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National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
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EPA Environmental Research and Business Support (ERBS) Program
Deadline: Multiple
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Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity
Deadline: Multiple
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National Youth Leadership Forum: STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadlines Vary
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
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Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students
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US Department of the Interior – Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Open until filled
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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Caldera Youth Program
US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Portland, OR
Open until filled
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The Student Conservation Association
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The SMART Competition
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City of Vancouver, Wash – Water Center Educator Intern
Open until filled
When you’re ready to quit tobacco,
call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
or go to www.quitnow.net/oregon/
Siletz Tribal Prints & Gifts LLC (STPG) is seeking products from Tribal mem-
bers who wish to sell their products through its retail location at 1520 NE Highway
101 in Lincoln City, Ore., as well as its online store located at store.stpgifts.com.
Please contact Casey Cox, interim manager of STPG, at 541-996-5550 or man-
ager@stpgifts.com for more information. Come by the store or visit our website
at stpgifts.com to see the other products and services we offer.
March 2017
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