APRIL 1,2006
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Time is Running Out, Request Your
Tribal Scholarship Application Today!
Applications for the CTGR Education Scholarships are available in
the following categories for Grand Ronde Tribal members only: full and
part time undergraduate; full and part-time graduate; full and part-time
adult vocational training; and Eula Petite. Application deadline is April
30. Please contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator, for
applications and more information. 503-879-1345, 1-800-422-0232 ext
1345, or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
Scholarship Help Sessions
The Grand Ronde Tribal Education Scholarship must be postmarked by
April 29. Come and learn more about this opportunity as well as other
scholarships opportunities, and what it takes to apply. You will receive as
sistance completing applications and have the opportunity to have someone
proof-reading your personal statements. We look forward to seeing at one
of our upcoming scholarship help sessions.
HELP WITH:
Scholarship Applications
Personal Statements Essays for Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFSA)
SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Adult Educ. Building
Date: April 12 & 27
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Eugene Area Office
Date: April 14 & 25
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Portland Area Office
Date: April 20
Time: 1-3 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Tribal Education Division at
503-879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232 ext 2275.
College Preparation Week
This is a five day "crash course" in preparing you for college. Expert col
lege counselors, teamed up with college admission officers will help you:
Select colleges suitable for you
Complete winning applications and write memorable essays
Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student
Become a test-prep "whiz kid"
Find your way through the financial aidscholarship jungle
Where: University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington
Who: Open to current CTGR high school sophomores and juniors
For more information contact Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478.
Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde
Tuesday, April 11 Intermediate Microsoft Windows XP
Tuesday, May 9 Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, June 13 Intermediate Microsoft Word
The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center
and will run from 9 a.m- 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Education
Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can
apply to the Short Term Training program for assistance with registration
costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
To register contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training Coordinator
at 503-879-1635 or e-mail: joshua.cliftgrandronde.org
Current Tribal Members Who Are High
School Sophomores And Juniors
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington June 24-28, 2006
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Space is limited to the first students, so priority will be given to those stu
dents who apply before February 15th. Students who will apply after February
15th will be selected according to the date their application is received. All
applications must be received before May 15 to be considered. Cost: FREE!
This is a five-day "crash course" in preparing you for college. Expert college
counselors, teamed up with college admission officers to help you:
1. Select colleges suitable for you
2. Complete winning applications and write memorable essays
3. Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student
4. Become a test-prep "whiz kid"
5. Find your way through the financial aidscholarship jungle
You will learn about a broad variety of colleges and universities, and es
tablish personal relationships with admission representatives and college
counselors that will continue long after the program is over.
Space is limited, so apply now!
For an application to apply or questions: Call Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478.
2006 Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde CollegeCareer Fair!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
To be held at the Tribal GymAuditorium.
Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to explore college programs
andor career fields. Community Colleges, Four-Year CollegesUniversi
ties, Vocational Colleges, Armed Forces, Job Corporations, Lending Agen
cies and TradeApprenticeship Agencies will be present.
The day will be full of information, break-out sessions, free bags that
you can fill with goodies from the vendors, and door prizes!
This event is open to the public and free. Lunch is provided!!
For more information contact Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478.
Sponsored by The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education Division.
Ayn Rand Essay Contest
llth and 12th Graders can enter to win up to $10,000 for their essay on
Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead. The Grand Ronde Tribal Library has
The Fountainhead available for checkout. Deadline for essay submission
is April 25. For more information on the essay contest, visit the Essay
Contests link on www.aynrand.org.
American Indian Education
Foundation Scholarship
The American Indian Foundation is now accepting applications for their
scholarship. Applicants must be of Native American or Alaskan Native
descent; attending an accredited 2 or 4 year school; enrolled full time; and
not be in a master's degree or higher program. Deadline for applications is
May 4. For an application and more information, visit www.aiefprograms.
org, or contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator at 503-879-1345,
1-800-422-0232 ext 1345 or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Foundation Scholarships
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is now
accepting applications for their Burlington Santa Fe Foundation Scholar
ship. Scholarships are for undergraduate study only and are renewable
for up to 4 years. Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) be cur
rent AISES members; (2) be a high school senior in one of the following
states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New
Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington;
(3) majoring in: business, engineering, math, medicinehealth adminis
tration, naturalphysical sciences, technology, or education; (4) be Native
American. Applications available at www.aises.orghigheredscholarships
with a deadline of April 15.
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Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(closed Friday Noon - 1 p.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Book Club: April 25 at 5:30 - 7 p.m. April 8 Book Club meeting
canceled for Open House event.
Poetry Recital Reading: April 12 at 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Saturday Activity for K-3rd grade youth: April 22
at 12 - 1:30 p.m.
National Library Week: April 3-April 8. Visit the library dur
ing National Library Week to receive a bookmark and to enter a
drawing for a prize.
LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday, April 8 at 12-4 p.m. Recruitment for
new card holders, library tours and collection in
formation from 12-2 p.m. Presentation, activities
and refreshment from 2-4 p.m.