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Smoke Signals May 1991 page 11 Education News Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program To Commence At long last the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program will officially commence during May 1991. The Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program is designed to recog nize students for their outstanding academic and leadership ability. The intent of the scholarship effort is to encourage students to seek Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training in priority fields of study such as; Law, Education, Medicine & Health Careers, Forestry, Natural Resource Management and Business Administration. The Scholarship Program is open to all Tribal mem hers regardless of residence or age. It is based on academic achievement and merit. It is not based on financial need. However, the scholarships will not begin to cover 100 of the total educational costs of each student All students are strongly encour aged to apply for ALL ayqfohle financial aid. The Tribal Education Committee and a Special Selection Committee will screen, rank and recommend, applications for final approval. All applications will be based on; scholastic achievement, leadership, educa tional & personal goals, and programs of study. Award Categories Overview The scholarships to be provided by the Tribal Scholar ship Program will include the following categories: a) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: Three awards in the amount of $5,000. each will be provided annually for eligible Tribal members pursuing a Masters or Doctoral Degree Program. A total of $15,000 will be made available for this component. b) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLAR SHIPS: Five awards in the amount of $3,000. each will be provided annually for eligible Tribal members pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree, or an Associates Degree, or Vocational Licensing, or Certifi cate Program. A total of $15,000. will be available for this category. c) F.I JI A PETITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: One award will be provided annually in the amount of $5,000. for an eligible Tribal member pursuing a degree in the field of Education. d) RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: To generate incentive and recogni tion, a total of 40 awards will be provided annually to outstanding high school, junior high, primary students; for academic achievement and leadership ability or ac complishments. These awards will be made in the amount of: 1) HIGH SCHOOL f Grades 9 12: Twenty (20) awards at $100. each for a total allocation of $2,000. for this category. 2) pJTFR MEDIATE JUNIOR HIGH (grades 6-8: Twenty awards at $50. each for a total allocation of $1,000. for this category. 3) PRIMARY (Grades K-S): Forty awards at $25. each for a total allocation of $1,000. for this category. e) MENTORSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS: In an effort to generate continued interaction between the Tribal Education Program, school & student, and provide early intervention (if necessary), the program will identify 5 students to serve in the capacity of Student win. Debbie Mudgett Clark College Graduate 1991 Mentors. The mentorship would be established at colleges, where there are 5 or more Tribal members enrolled. The student mentors will be provided a scholarship in the amount of $200. per academic year, for a total of $1,000. in this category: 0 AWARDS & RECOGNITION CEREMONY: This annual event would be conducted to recognize and honor all Adult Vocational Training, Higher Education and High School Students who have successfully completed training or degree programs and have earned graduate or degree distinction. A total of $3,000. would be allocated to provide recipients gifts, plaques, or certificates on behalf of the Tribe. g) ' SPECIAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE: In an effort to address special needs such as graduation fees, student emergencies (funeral travel, medical travel, etc.), special testing fees, or preparatory course work; a fund of $3,000. will be allocated to this Special Student Assistance category. . , h) STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVI TIES (K-12V To address the continued reduction of program funding for youth, this category was estab lished. This component provides for student leadership activities such as field trips, higher education & voca tional awareness workshops, college visitations, and other activities that enhance Tribal citizenship and leadership. A total of $4,000. has been allocated for this component. DEADLINES There Will Be No Exceptions! Applications for the GRADUATE, UNDER GRADUATE, and EULA PETITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, must be received by the Tribal Education Committee by MAY 31ST. 1991. There wul be no exceptions to this deadline. All applica tions must be complete at the time of submission. Applications for the Recognition & Achievement Awards for High School (Grades 9-12), Intermedi ateJunior High (Grades 6-8) and Primary (Grades K-5), must be received by the Tribal Educa tion Committee by MA12flHJ2?JL There wffl be no exceptions to this deadline. All applications must be complete at the time of submission. Application packets and Eligibility Criteria can be obtained by contacting: Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR. 97347 (503)879-5211 NAME: SCHOOL- GPA: PROGRAM: DEGREE: Debbie (Ream) Mudgett Clark College - Vancouver, WA. 2.75Accume Nursing - LPN Associates Degree in Nursing Certificate of Professional Practical Nursing LPN On March 16, 1991 1 graduated from Clark College Nursing Program, with the 47th graduating class, receiving an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to become a nurse. I was in the Nursing Program in High School at Benson Polytechnic from 1981 to 1985. Then the summer of 1985 1 participated in the Summer Nursing Recruitment Program with Northwest Indian Health Board. After completing the summer program in 1985 1 started taking pre-requisite courses at Portland State University.- In 1986 1 transferred to Clark College in Vancouver, Washington where I finally in March 1991 completed the goal I had set for myself, which was to receive a degree in Nursing. Nursing school was very difficult for me and I still can not believe it is finally over. My GPA was 2.75, which I felt was good for me. In the few years I was in Nursing School I had a baby girl in the middle of my third quarter of nursing courses and I made it through Nursing School even though my baby had to have four heart surgeries and was continually sick during the first eighteen months of her life. Then the last two quarters of nursing I was pregnant again but I made it through school anyways. I would like to say a special thanks to my parents, Oscar and Delores Ream, who continually supported me through school and also, thanks for always being there for me and taking care of Emily while I was at school. Also I would like to thank my husband Darren and daughter Emily for their continual patience; even during finals they always encouraged me and gave me the time and space I needed to study. I would also like to say Thank you" to Dean Azule, who continually told me I would make it through Nursing School, even though at times it didn't seem possible and I did not always believe him. And finally, I would like to thank the Tribe for making it possible for me to go to school and receive my nursing degree. Debbie, you are truly a model of determination; overcoming adversities regarding your child's health and for not letting a pregnancy hinder your studies. You have our congratulations and best wishes for a successful nursing career.
