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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NAJA Native American Journalism Fellowship
Student application and mentor application deadline: April 10
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Catching the Dream Scholarship (Fall 2017)
Deadline: April 30, 2017
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American Indian Graduate Center – Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates
Deadline: May 1, 2017
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Cobell Scholarship (Summer)
Deadline: May 5, 2017
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Oregon Student Child Care Grant
Deadline: May 31, 2017
American Indian College Fund: Full Circle Scholarships
Deadline: May 31, 2017
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American Indian Graduate Center – BIE Loan for Service (Graduate)
Deadline: June 1, 2017
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American Indian Graduate Center – Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund
(STEM Loan for Service)
Deadline: June 1, 2017
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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.
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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
May
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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.
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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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American Indian College Fund: TCU Scholarship
Contact TCU Financial Aid Office for deadline
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Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress
Deadline: April 7, 2017
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American Indian Services Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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NOAA Fisheries Scholarship Opportunities
Multiple
Summer Leadership Summit: Native Youth in Agriculture
University of Arkansas School of Law (Fayetteville, Ark.); July 16-25, 2017
Deadline: April 11, 2017
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National Johnson O’Malley Association Scholarship
Multiple
WSU Na-ha-shnee Native American Health Science Institute
Deadline: April 14, 2017
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University of Washington Bothell: RAIN Reaching American Indian Nations
April 21, 2017
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BIA/BIE K-12 Tribal Student Climate Change Photo Contest
Deadline: April 28, 2017
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All-Native American High School Academic Team
Deadline: May 1, 2017
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Youth Ecology Corps (Portland, Ore.)
Summer Crew – Deadline: June 1, 2017
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Helping Orient Indian Students & Teachers into STEM (HOIST)
University of Idaho (Moscow, Idaho)
June 2017
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National Conservation Training Center (Shepherdstown, W.V.)
July 9-14, 2017
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Konway Nika Tillicum
Southern Oregon University (Ashland, Ore.)
July 15-22, 2017
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NY’EHE: Native Youth Exploring Higher Education
Washington State University
July 17-21, 2017
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Internships
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Friends of Tryon Creek – Nature Day Camp Intern
Deadline: May 1, 2017
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American Indian Graduate Center – Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: June 1, 2017
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NCAI: Fall 2017 Internship
Deadline: June 22, 2017
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US Department of the Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Portland, OR
Open until filled
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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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National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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Fish & Wildlife Service
Deadline: Multiple
EPA Environmental Research and Business Support (ERBS) Program
Deadline: Multiple
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
National Youth Leadership Forum: STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadlines Vary
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Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students
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Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity
Deadline: Multiple
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
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Caldera Youth Program
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The Student Conservation Association
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US Department of the Interior – Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance
Open until filled
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The SMART Competition
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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
For more information about the Siletz Tribe,
please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Reminder from the Siletz Clinic
The Siletz Clinic would like to remind parents and guardians that if you send
your child to an appointment with someone other than yourself or other legal
guardian, you will need to sign a Release of Information.
This gives permission for another person to bring your child to appointments
and for your child’s provider to discuss the child’s care with them.
If you have any questions, please call 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449.
Thank you!
April 2017
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