DECEMBER 1, 2004
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The Education Committee is seeking applicants to fill one vacant
committee member position. This position is open to Tribal members
who are currently not employed with the Tribe. Please send com
pleted applications to C.T.G.R. Social Services in care of Chair Patsy
Pullin, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Or. 97347.
CHEMEKETA PLACEMENT TEST
If you are a new student pursuing a degree or certificate, you will be
asked to take a free placement test (ASSET) in order to be accepted for
admission. Test results more than five years old are not valid. The pur
pose of the test is to determine your skill levels in reading, writing and
math so you can select the entry-level classes that are right for you. Test
ing is offered on the second Tuesday of every month at the CTGR Adult
Education Building.
Next testing date is Tuesday, December 14 at 9-11 a.m. in the
Adult Education Building. Please call the Education Department at
503-879-2275 to reserve your spot.
Internships On Tribal Website
There have been several new internship postings to our website. Check
them out at www.grandronde.orgeducationinternships.htm
If you have any questions please call the Education Department at 503-879-2275.
2005-2006 Scholarship
Season Approaching
Are you planning on attending a college or university Fall 2005?
If so, check with the college or university for their scholarship dead
lines. Many schools have deadlines in January & February.
Regardless of where you will be attending, start preparing now.
Most scholarships require personal statements, letters of recommen
dations and transcripts.
If you would like more information about searching for and apply
ing for scholarships, call Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coor
dinator at 1-800-879-0232 ext. 1345 or 503-879-1345.
Email: luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
Attention All Higher Education &
Adult Vocational Training Students:
If you will be a new or returning student Fall 2005, don't forget to apply
for the 2005-2006 Fiee Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). Applica
tions will be available in December online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and at
any college, university or library. It is a requirement for all Higher Edu
cation and Adult Vocational Training Program students to apply for the
FAFSA.
Remember, never pay to have a FAFSA completed or submitted. It is
free. If you need help filling out your FAFSA, please contact your finan
cial aid office, high school counselor or the Tribe's Education Department
at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2275 or 503-879-2275.
B Gates Millennium Scholarship
Applications are available for the 2005 Gates Millennium Scholar
ship (GMS). This scholarship is open to anyone who has not yet
attended college after high school or GED completion, is Pell Grant
eligible and demonstrates leadership abilities. The GMS is renew
able for up to 9 years! For more information please call the American
Indian Graduate Center at 1-866-884-7007, visit the website at
www.aigc.com or call Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordi
nator at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1345.
Miss Native American Pacific
Northwest Pageant
The Miss Native American Pacific Northwest Pageant is designed to be
a scholarship program which helps young Native American women to
complete their education in their chosen field. Please consider entering
the pageant if you are: between the ages of 17 and 24, have never been
married, are enrolled in a college or university or plan to continue your
secondary education, a resident of Oregon, Washington or Idaho, an en
rolled member of a federally recognized Tribe, have never been convicted
of any criminal offense and there are no criminal charges presently pend
ing against you.
Application deadline is March 1, 2005. For an application or for
more information, call 1-888-chinook, ext. 5919 for Cora, ext. 1074 for
Shawna. Applications are also available at the CTGR Scholarship Office.
Please call Luhui at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345 or email
luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
There are many opportunities to start preparing for college now!
Please call the Education Department to let us help you on your
journey. By providing us your contact information we can keep you
updated on local and out of state opportunities and remind you of
upcoming deadlines for education and scholarship funding. Hope to
hear from you! Please call the Education Department at 503-879-2275.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-SATs
If you haven't taken the SATs for college, you need to do so. Save
your receipt and the Education Division can reimburse you the cost
for this test. To sign up go to this website www.collegeboard.com. I
also have practice tests available for your use to help prepare you for
the SATs. Last testing date before it changes with an added writing
section is January 22 You will need to sign up by December
20. If you have any questions please call Rachel Warner, College
Career Counselor at 503-879-1478.
6th- 12th Grade Family Night, December 15
Reminder: 6th-12th Grade Family Night is on Wednesday, December
15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy cultural activities with
your family. Dinner will be provided and there will be door prizes for
parents. All youth are required to be with a parent or guardian. If you
would like more information, please call Travis Mercier at 503-879-2143.
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