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MAY 15, 2008
Grand Ronde HeadStartPreschool
applications now being accepted
Grand Ronde HeadStartPreschool applications for the 2008-09 school
year are now being accepted. Contact Sandy Bobb at 503-879-2161 or
by e-mail sandra.bobbgrandronde.org for an application. Completed
applications must be turned in by 5 p.m. Friday, July 11.
Selection will take place Friday, Aug. 1.
CTGR Higher Education Program
applications now online
Applications are now available online for all CTGR Higher Educa
tion programs. Visit the Tribal Web page at www.grandronde.org
deptseducation to learn more about the various funding programs
available to enrolled Tribal members pursuing a higher education.
Call Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you need assistance
determining which program application to submit.
Program deadlines:
Bachelor Degree & Adult Vocational Programs
July 1: Fall TermSemester
Nov. 1: Winter TermSpring Semester
Feb. 1: Spring Term
Competitive scholarship (all categories)
April 30 each year
Part-time college
Ten days prior to first day of class
Non-credit program
Ten days prior to the first day of the class, training or conference
FAFSA (required for all Bachelor Degree & Adult Vocational
Program students)
By Feb. 15 to the Tribal office each year
American Indian Graduate
Center fellowships
The American Indian Graduate Center, Inc., announces the availability
of graduate fellowships for 2008-09 for American Indian and Alaska Na
tive students from federally recognized U.S. Tribes. To be considered for
an AIGC fellowship, the applicant must be: Pursuing a post-baccalaureate
graduate or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited
institution in the U.S.; Able to demonstrate financial need; An enrolled
member of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native
group, or provide documentation of descendency. Application deadline is
June 2. For an application and additional information, visit www.aigcs.
org. Applications are also available by contacting Luhui Whitebear, CTGR
Scholarship Coordinator, at 503-879-1345 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345,
or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
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National Indian Education
Association Scholarship Database
The National Indian Education Association launched a scholarship da
tabase for a variety of majors and degree types. Scholarships are listed in
order of deadline date with deadlines all the way to October 2008. Visit
their Web site at www.niea.orgmediascholarships.php to see which ones
you are eligible for.
American Indian Science &
Engineering Society scholarships
AISES is now accepting applications from undergraduate and
graduate students in the following categories: General Motors
Engineering Scholarship; Henry Rodriquez Reclamation College
Scholarship & Internship; A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship;
and EPA Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship. Ap
plication deadline is June 15 for all categories. For more informa
tion, or an application, visit the AISES Web site at www.aises.
orghigheredscholarships or contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR
Scholarship Coordinator, at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345, or luhui.
whitebeargrandronde.org.
If you graduated in the 2007-08 academic year with a GED, high school ,
diploma, or college or vocational degree, then we want to celebrate your
accomplishincnt!
Come and join us at our Graduates' Celebration on June 20, 2008, 6 RM.
Tlic celebration will be held in the Tribal gym. Dinner will be provided
Please contact us at 503-879-2275 to RSVP or for more information.
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Grand Ronde, OR 97347
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