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3 Smoke Signals April 18-21 in Seattle Indian Youth Conference On April 18-21, the All Tribes Foundation's I-WA-SIL Youth Program is holding it's 25th Annual Northwest Indian Youth Conference at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. The conference theme is "Cultural and Edu cational Challenges for the 21st Century." The conference committee has worked diligently to ensure that this will be the finest and largest Native American youth conference in North America. For four exciting days, hundreds of AmericanAlaskan Native youth will come together and participate in workshops and social activities that they will find mentally, physically, and spiritually challenging. The focus is on the skills needed to succeed in today's high tech world, but at the same time keeping and strengthening their cultural integrity and identity. Activities include a Scholastic Bowl, keynote speakers, talentfash ion show, workshops, college career fair, arts and crafts displays, banquet dinner, Miss NWIYC Contest, reception, National All-Indian Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament and a tribal government symposium. In conjunc tion with the conference is the I-WA-SIL Celebration Pow-wow, April 21-23. If you would like more information on this conference, please contact Lisa Leno or Dustin Harmon at 1-800-422-0232 or (503) 879-2224. Raffle tickets sells will help tribal youth in competition Ali Holsclaw is participating in the Miss Northwest Indian Youth Conference Contest, held April 18-20 at the Seattle Center (see article above). Part of the competition is raffle ticket sales. The tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Prizes include.. ..$100 cash, $50 cash, beaded belt buckle, hotel and two round trip airline tickets from Seattle to Albuquerque, Pow-wow jackets, plus many more items. Ali plans to sell raffle tickets at the April 2 General Council meeting. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Ali at 503-876-4611. Summer sponsorship applications Summer Sponsorship is a program designed to support CTGR tribal youth in kindergarten through 12th grade in participating in extra-curricular and summer programs or activities. This program will pay a maximum of $200 toward registration costs only. Youth may apply to receive sponsorship one time per year. Students may apply by calling Lisa Leno at 1-800-422-0232 or (503) 879 2224, and requesting an application. Sponsorship is on a first come basis. Allow two weeks to process a complete application. Achievement & Recognition Awards Achievement and Recognition is a non-competitive award to recognize CTGR tribal youth who are enrolled in school, kindergarten through 12th grades. The primary focus of the program is to honor students for academic, community, and leadership accomplishments. We encourage all students to apply, applications are due in the Tribal Edu cation department or must be post marked by May 1. Applications must be complete in order to receive full monetary award, there are no exceptions. Applications have been mailed out. If you did not receive one, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Leno at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2224 or (503) 879-2224. Come and find out how your credits will transfer. 1 What majors your credits might fit well with. Approximate length of time to complete your degree. Undergraduate and graduate advising available. WHEN: APRIL 6 and 7 WHERE: MODULE 3 at Grand Ronde TIME: 11 AM UNTIL 4 PM APPOINTMENTS ARE 45 MINUTE INCREMENTS Dr. Bee Jai REPP from Portland State University, Marty Branch and Deena LaRue will assist interested tribal members. CALL: Deena at 879-4591 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4591 Studying in health care IHS Scholarship deadline April 32000. These are highly valued awards which do not require parental financial contribu tion to the cost of the student's health career education program. Application pack ets are available at the Grand Ronde Health Center or an Indian Health Service Office. Scholarships are available in the following categories: Health Professions Preparatory Scholarships Eligibility; American Indian or Alaskan Native (enrolled tribal members or unenrolled descendants of members); high school graduate or equivalent; capacity to complete a health professions course of study; be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a compen satory or pre-professional general education course or curriculum; intend to serve Native people. Preparatory Scholarships provide financial assistance to enroll in courses that will prepare students for acceptance into health profession schools. Pre-Nursing preparatory for entry into a BS degree program in Nursing. Pre-Medical Technology preparatory for entry into a BS degree program in Medical Technology. Pre-Pharmacy preparatory for entry into a BS degree program in Pharmacy. Pre-Dietetics preparatory for entry into a BS degree program in Dietetics. Pre-Social Work preparatory for entry into a Master's degree program. Pre-Physical Therapy preparatory for entry into a BS degree program in Physical Therapy. Health Professions Pre-graduate Scholarships Provides financial support for American Indian and Alaskan Native students (enrolled tribal members or unenrolled descendants of members) to enroll in courses leading to a Bachelor's degree in specific pre-professional areas (Pre-Medicine and Pre-Dentistry only). The applicant must be accepted by andor enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program which, upon completion, will qualify himher for entry into an accredited medical, osteopathic, or dental school. Priority for funding will be given to college students in their junior and senior years. Health Professions Scholarships Provides financial assistance to American Indian and Alaskan Native students (enrolled tribal members only) who are enrolled in Health Professions or Allied Health Professions programs. Payback Requirement: Health Professions Scholarships have contractual service obligations and payback requirements upon acceptance of scholarship funds. Priority Health Career Categories: Medicine Nursing (BSN, AD, MSN) Phar macy Dietetics (BS) Public Health Nutrition (Master's) Medical Technologist (BS) Dentistry Health Education (Master's) Medical Social Work (Master's) Chemical Dependency Counseling Nurse Practitioner Nurse Midwife Phy sician Assistants Master's in Public Health Clinical Psychology (PhD only) Coding Specialist (certificate) Optometry Physical Therapy (graduate or under graduate) Radiology Technology (certificate, AA, or BS) Respiratory Therapist (AA) Ultrasonographer Health Records Administration (RRT or ART) Paroptometrics Podiatry (DPM). BENEFITS of IHS Scholarship Programs Contingent on the availability of funds to be appropriated by Congress annually. Stipend: $1,018 monthly for living expenses for the period of school year for prepara tory and Pre-graduate Scholarship awardees, prorated for part-time students. Health Professions Scholarship awardees will receive monthly stipends for 12 month period. Tuition and Fees: IHS will make direct payment to the school for the full cost of tuition and required fees of the school year, excluding summer school. Other Reasonable Expenses: IHS will pay a lump sum amount to presumptively pay the cost of travel, books, and other necessary expenses. IHS will not pay commuting or any parking costs. Tutorial costs up to $400 may be paid directly to the student. Free scholarships to law school INROADS is implementing a new pro gram for students of color planning to attend law school in 2000 or 2001 called the INROADS Law Internship Program. QUALIFICATIONS: College junior or seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Planning to enter law school in 2000 or 2001. African American, Asian American, Latino or Native American students. Demonstrated leadership skills. The INROADS Law Internship Pro gram is intended to encourage greater technical excellence and academic prepa ration for students of color in the field of law. Students will have a paid in ternship with a law firm during their last summers of college and on into law school. In addition to the paid intern ship, the student will attend leadership . training and law forums. The ultimate goal is to place the student with the firm. The intern would be obligated to work for a minimum of two years with the sponsoring firm upon graduation from law school. For more information, please contact Ellecia Williams at (503) 281-0825; or www.inroadsinc.org. Tribal Trust Fund Scholarships Application deadline is April 30, 2000. Scholarships range in amount from $3,000 to $7,000. Tribal scholarships are renewable as long as academic and attendance requirements are met. Scholar ships are available in the following categories: A Graduate, full-time and half-time A Undergraduate, full-time and half-time A Vocational, full-time and half-time A Eula Petite, full-time education at Junior level.
