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
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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.