MARCH 15, 2003
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COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
April 3, 2003 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Auditorium
Please join us to gather information regarding potential college programs
and career fields. Several Community, Four-year, and Vocational Col
leges, Armed Forces, and Job Corporations will be present.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
For more information or questions, please call 503-879-1478.
Participating Vendors:
Oregon State University, Eastern Oregon University, Northwest Indian
College, Western Oregon University.Linn-Benton Community College,
EdFund, Central Oregon Community College, Portland Community Col
lege, Navy, Chemeketa Community College, Marylhurst University, Wash
ington Mutual, Business Computer Training Institute, Willamette Uni
versity, Army, College Hair Design, Academy of Hair Design, Apollo Col
lege of Medical & Dental, University of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde, Linfield, Spirit Mt. Casino, George Fox University, Oregon
Youth Challenge Program and Oregon Health and Science University.
Sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Education Di
vision, Spirit Mt. Casino and Gift Shop, Washington Mutual, and Pepsi-Cola.
Morris K. Udall Native American Internship
The deadline for the Morris K. Udall Native American Internship program
was February 3. In order to enlarge the application pool, we're willing to work
with interested students (law students, grad students, undergrad juniors and
seniors with an interest in the Federal government) who still want to submit
applications this month.
For guidelines and the application form, visit www.udall.govpinternships.htm.
Please contact Melissa Millage at millageudall.gov for more information.
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AMERIND Risk Management Corporation
2003 National Fire and Home Safety Poster Contest
It's time for children within the six county service area to sharpen their
crayons and dip their paintbrushes.
All submitted posters must illustrate a "fire safety" or "home safety" theme.
Children in K-8 are eligible to participate. All entries must be original
and created by crayons, markers or paint. Posters must be on 8.5" by 11"
paper.
This year's winner can select one of two prizes $1,000 or a trip to
AMERIND'S 17th Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada in Octo
ber 2003.
Entry forms are available through the Tribal Housing Authority. Contact
Shawn Kennedy at 503-879-2401 for entry forms. Entries must be submit
ted to the Housing Authority office no later than April 30, 2003.
NWIHA SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRIBAL YOUTH
The Northwest Indian Housing Association annually provides scholar
ships to Tribal youth, defined as individuals ages 24 years old, or younger.
The intent is to provide financial awards to youth for education and training
programs at schools, colleges, job training organizations, sports camps or
other worthwhile organizations. Traditionally, individual awards have not
exceeded $1,000. Applications are available by contacting the Housing Au
thority at 503-879-2401. Applications must be turned in to the Hous
ing Authority by April 24, no later than 5 p.m.
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2003 Native Media Awards
Rules and Eligibility: General media awards are for media that are
Native-owned or at least 50 percent Native-controlled, except in catego
ries specifically aimed at non-Native Mainstream media. Individual en
trants must be voting members of the Native American Journalists Asso
ciation, except in categories specifically aimed at non-Native individual
journalists. In those cases, non-Native entrants must be associate mem
bers of NAJA. The contest is opens to journalists throughout the USA,
Canada, and Latin America. Entries must have been published or broad
casted between April 1, 2002 and March 31, 2003.
Entries Must Be RECEIVED By MAY 15, 2003: You must be a
member to enter. Entry fees: $15 per entry (members working for NAJA
member tribal media organizations $5 per entry). Member media outlets
$10 per GENERAL EXCELLENCE entry. Non-member media outlets
$25 per GENERAL EXCELLENCE entry. Awards: 1st place, 2nd place,
Honorable Mention. Judges are media professionals in the medium judged.
Judges may, at their discretion, choose not to award all places in given
category.
SUBMISSIONS OR QUESTIONS: 2003 Native Media Awards, NAJA,
University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069. Call
(605) 677-5282.
Opportunities For Native American Students
Great opportunity for Native American high school sophomores and jun
iors who are college-bound!
College Horizons is a fine-day "crash course" in preparing for college
that serves 110 Native American high school students. Expert college
counselors, teamed with admission offices from 26 of the nations's best
colleges. Work one-on-one with participants. Students will develop a list
of colleges suitable for them and will learn how to apply, how to get ad
mitted, and how to receive financial aid and scholarships.
CRITERIA: Application (and $10 fee); transcript; personal essay; teacher
report; recommendation letters; test scores; GPA (B average); Native Ameri
can student. Must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
Contact Jan Randall, Co-Director, College Horizons, 686 Black Hawk
Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122. Phone: 505-856-7576. E
mail: janswcp.com or visit www.whitneylaughlin.com.
National Center for Cooperative Education:
Opportunities for American Indians and
Alaska Natives School and Work
The National Center for Cooperative Education (NCCE) was es
tablished to better serve American Indians and Alaska Native stu
dents interested in pursuing careers in natural resource fields with
tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or other natural resources
agencies. The NCCE offers tuition assistance of up to $5,000 annu
ally, Summer employment ($8 $10hour), Employment opportu
nity after graduation (BIA and tribal professional level positions),
and Life insurance and health benefits.
REQUIREMENTS:
O Finished sophomore year in college, be in good academic
standing, and attending an accredited college or university.
H Pursuing at a minimum, a bachelor's degree.
Q Majoring in natural resources field
Interest in a career working with Tribes, the BIA, or other
Natural Resources agencies.
For more information contact the National Center for Cooperative
Education in Natural Resources at 785-749-8439.
Two Feathers Fund Scholarship
Deadline to apply May 15 of this year, for next year's enrollment. Up to
five grants will be given each year. Grant limit of $1,000. Scholarship
applications are available at the American Indian Learning Resource Cen
ter. If you need assistance, please contact Anne Pierce at the St. Paul
Foundation at (651) 224-5463 or 1-800-875-8167.
SREP Scholarship Available
Summer Research Enhancement Program (SREP) sponsored by Dine
College and the Southwest Diabetes Prevention Center.
We are currently seeking qualified and dedicated Native American stu
dents from Tribal Colleges and Universities to participate in this exciting
diabetes research and prevention program. The deadline for submitting an
application is Friday, March 28, 2003. For more information and to down
load application forms, please visit our website at http:
shiprock.dinecollege.eduDeptMathNatScisrepindex.htm.