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OCTOBER 15, 2010
Computer Workshop Classes in Grand Ronde
Nov. 9, 2010 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Dec. 14, 2010 Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007
The workshops will be taught by the Northwest Computer Learning
Center and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer lap in the Adult
Education Duilding. Cost for the workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal
members can apply to the Noncredit Program for assistance with registra
tion costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
To register, contact Joshua Gift, Noncredit Program Coordinator, at
503-879-1635 or e-mail joshua.cliftgrandronde.org.
CTGR Higher Education Program
Applications are now available online for all CTGR Higher Edu
cation programs. Visit the Tribal Web page at www.grandronde.
orgdeptseducation to learn more about the various funding pro
grams. 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
April 30: Fall TermSemester
Aug. 30: Winter TermSpring Semester
Nov. 30: Spring Term
Feb. 28: Summer TermSemester
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.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
The 2011 Gates Millennium Scholarship application process is now open.
Each year 1,000 students receive a Gates Millennium Scholarship to cover
100 percent of their unmet need for the college of their choice. Applicants
must meet the following criteria to apply:
Are African American, American IndianAlaska Native, Asian Pacific Is
lander American or Hispanic American;
Have at least a 3.3 high school GPA at time of application, or have earned
a GED;
Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university
in the fall of 20 1 1 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student (with the
exception of students pursuing a high school diploma while concurrently
enrolled). First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients;
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular or other activities;
Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Visit www.gmsp.org to apply. Application deadline is Jan. 10, 2011. Don't
wait to the last minute to apply!
Are you interested in becoming a private security professional
"in the state of Oregon? The Oregon Department of Public Safety
Standards and Training (DPSST) requires by law that all secu
rity professionals working in Oregon must complete Unarmed
Basic Security Training, a 12-hour course that is eligible for
funding assistance through the CTGR Noncredit Program.
All Oregon security professionals must be certified and must
pass a criminal background check that can take anywhere
from three weeks to three months. The certification fee and
background check costs $100 and are not eligible for Noncredit
Program funding. All participants must:
Be at least 18 years of age;
Be fingerprinted;
Have no disqualifying criminal history or mental ill
ness; . .
Pay for both the $50 licensing fee and the $50 background
check fee.
For more information, contact Joshua Clift, Noncredit
Program Coordinator, at 503-879-1635 or Joshua. Cliftgran
dronde.org. '
OSAC SclhoDairslhiDps
The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is now accepting ap
plications for the 2011 process. OSAC administers more than 400
scholarships through their single application for Oregon students.
Students who are members of Oregon Tribes and live out of state
are also eligible to apply if they plan on attending college in Oregon.
Visit http:getcollegefund3.orgeApp.html to apply. This application
has an early bird deadline of Feb. 16, 2011, and a final deadline of
March 1. Early bird applicants are entered into a $500 scholarship
drawing just for turning their application in early.
CoOOege deadDiirDes
Attention entering high school seniors; it's time to think about applying
for college.
Oregon University System schools' admission applicationscholarship
deadlines:
EASTERN OREGON UNrVERSITY-March 1, 2011
OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Feb. 1, 2011
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY - Feb. 1, 2011
PORTLAND STATE UNrVERSITY- Priority Action Application Dead
line - Dec. 1, 2010. General Scholarship Deadline - Feb. 1, 2011
SOUTHERN OREGON UNrVERSITY - Feb. 15, 2011
UNrVERSITY OF OREGON -Jan. 15, 2011
WESTERN OREGON UNrVERSITY - Feb. 11, 2011
Fall SAT TEST DATES: (The SAT or ACT test is required for admission
to universities)
Dec. 4 - Register by Nov. 5
To register, go to www.collegeboard.com or to register for the ACT test,
go to www.act.org.
Need assistance with scholarships?
Are you looking for scholarships and don't know where to start? Do
you need assistance with your scholarship applications andor personal
statements? If so, contact the Tribal Scholarship Office at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 1345, or e-mail luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
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Thinking about
starting your own business?
If you don't know what questions to ask or
how to get started, we can help!
Attend a Start Your Business class:
Grand Ronde Adult Education Building
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010
10-11 a.m.
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR
The MERIT Program offers
Training Advising Mentoring
MERIT is a part of the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry in collaboration with the Polk Community
Development Corporation, Salem-Keizer Community Development Corporation, and Catholic Community Services and
receive funding from Yamhill County and the cities of Dallas, Independence, Monmouth, and Salem.