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Scholarships available to students Security Officer Academy II concludes
Grand Ronde Tribal Scholarship applications are available at the Education office. The
deadline to apply for a Tribal Scholarship is April 30, 1996. We encourage you to apply
early so that your application can be reviewed for completeness. For an application, con
tact Shawn or Marion at the Education office at 879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232.
Indian Health Services (IHS) is now accepting applications for the 1996-97 scholarship
cycle for the three scholarship programs authorized. The scholarships cover both full time
and part time students. The programs are as follows:
HEALTH PROFESSION PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Prior
ity categories are: Pre-Dietetics; Pre-Medical Technology; Pre-Nursing; Pre-Pharmacy;
Pre-Physical Therapy; and Pre-Social Work (Jr. Sr. level). There is no service obliga
tion incurred!
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Pri
ority categories are: Pre-Dentistry; and Pre-Medicine. There is no service obligation
incurred!
HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Priority categories are:
Chemical Dependency Counseling (Undergrad and Grad); Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. de
gree only); Associate Degree Nurse; Computer Science B.S. degree; Dentistry; Dietician
B.S. degree; Accounting; Health Education Masters level; Health Records; Medical Tech
nology B.S. degree; Medical Social Work Masters level; Medicine, Allelopathic and Os
teopathic; Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Midwife; B.S. Nurse; M.S. Nurse; Optometry; Para
Optometry; Pharmacy B.S.; Physician Assistant B.S.; Physical Therapy; Podiatry D.P.M.;
Public Health special reqs.; Radiologic Technology A.S. and B.S.; Respiratory Therapy
A.S.; and Sonograph. There are service obligations and pay back requirements.
IHS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS: Full tuition, monthly living stipend of $828, book
and required educational costs provided and a $400 tutorial assistance.
To get an application: Darlene Marcellay, Scholarship Coordinator Portland Area In
dian Health Service, 1220 S.W. Third Ave, Rm. 315, Portland , OR. 97204, (503) 326
20 19. Applications must be submitted to the above address by the deadline date of April 1,
1996. Late applications will not be accepted!
Education updates and student information
We entered the Winter Term Spring Semester with 31 students enrolled in the Higher
Education Program. We have 7 enrolled students in the Adult Vocational Training Pro
gram. Also, 22 enrolled students in the Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program.
The deadline to apply to the program for Fall TermSemester 1996 is July 1, 1996.
This does not include application into an institution with open enrollment. The application
process usually takes up to 45 days so we would encourage students who plan to enter an
institution with open enrollments to apply accordingly.
We expect to have 1 1 students graduating from education programs for the academic
year 199596. Education Trust Fund Program: 5 Students. Higher Education Program: 3
Students. Adult Vocational Training Program: 4 Students.
If you are going to be a High School graduate or an 8th grade graduate please contact
the Education Program office and let us know so that we can include you on the Graduate
Recognition Celebration mailing list. Our number is 1-800-422-0232.
Continuing students remember that February 15, 1996 is the deadline for you to sub
mit a copy of your 199697 Federal Financial Aid application to the Education Program in
order to receive uninterrupted educational assistance.
Tribal member chosen
Student of the Month
Grand Ronde tribal member William An
drew Vivette was chosen Student of the
Month by his teacher and principal at Wapato
Primary School in Wapato, Washington.
William's grandparents are Leonard and
Margaret Vivette of White Swan, Washing
ton. His parents are Charles Vivette and
Lorna LameBull.
Other school achievements include receiv
ing three perfect attendance awards. Keep
up the good work, William!
Also, happy 83rd birthday to William's
grandfather, Leonard!
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On Thursday, January 25, 1996 the Tribal Education Division, Community Colleges of
Chemeketa and Clackamas, plus friends and relatives witnessed graduation of the Second
Security Of
ficer Academy.
Attending
the ceremony
representing
the Criminal
Justice and
Public Safety
Departments of
Clackamas
Community
College, were
Mr. Jim Brouillette, Ms. Diana Shepard, and Sargeant Larry Dexheimer. Also attending rep
resenting Chemeketa Community College were Mr. Jim Garaventa, TEC Center and Mr.
Michael Morgan, Dean of Campus Based Instruction.
Graduates received Certificates of Completion for LE-4502 Security Academy, as well as
certificates in special areas such as First AidCPR, A.S.P. Baton Weaponry, Chemical Spray
Weaponry, and Fire Arms Safety. All successful participants received 6 college credits.
Graduates of the Security Officer Academy II are: Monty Herron, Daniel Ham (already
hired by Spirit Mountain Casino), Mario George-Molyneaux, Shorlyn Doiel, Hal Ford,
Jenny Brown, Brian Kamna, Brian Azule, and Michael Smith.
All graduates were strongly encouraged to utilize Clackamas Community College Place
ment Services as they seek employment. Everyone was encouraged to continue their educa
tion, should they seek to enter the field of law enforcement.
A big thank you to both Chemeketa and Clackamas Community Colleges, and to the Mid
Willamette Valley JOBS Council, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, and Goodwill Indus
tries. These agencies helped sponsor a portion of student participation.
Congratulations graduates of Security Officer Academy II 1996!
Apply now for UMASP scholarships
For high school students and students attending community colleges, applications for
the 1996-97 Under-represented Minorities Achievement Scholarship Program
(UMASP) are now available and deadline is March 1, 1996 and must be postmarked.
This scholarship is reserved for Oregon-resident, first-time freshmen, who enroll in one
of Oregon's four year public colleges or universities. Recipients must apply and meet the
regular freshman admission requirements of the college or university they plan to attend.
The UMASP is open to African American, Chicano-Latino, and Native American stu
dents. Native American students must provide tribal membershipenrollment documenta
tion and should include a letter from a tribal official, education department employee, or
education committee member.
Awarded competitively, the UMASP covers undegraduate tuition and fees only, amount
ing to approximately $3,245 each academic year. Each scholarship is renewable for up to
five academic years or fifteen terms (fall, winter, and spring), as long as the recipient
completes 36 credits of college course work with a 2.00 GPA or better each year. For
complete eligibility and selection information, call the respective programs at these schools:
University of Oregon, Guadelupe Martinez, Admissions, (541) 346-3201
Oregon State University, Office of Admissions, (541) 737-441
Eastern Oregon State College, Terral Schut, Admissions, (54 1 ) 962-3393
Oregon Health Science University, Leslie Garcia, (503) 494-7574
Oregon Institute of Technology, DeWayne Hollis, Admissions, (541) 885-1410
Portland State University, Narce Rodriquez, (503) 725-4152
Southern Oregon State University, Joan Jackson, (541) 552-6221
Western Oregon State University, David Martinez, (541) 838-8195