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Spring Term 201 2 CTGR
Higher Education deadlines
Full-Time College Program: March 2
Part-Time College Program: March 19
For more information and an application, please visit the Tribal Higher
Education Web site or call 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275.
www.grandronde.orgdepartmentseducationhigher-education
Looking for scholarships?
There are numerous scholarship opportunities offered for students to
apply to each year. The majority of scholarships for fall termsemester are
due between January and April of each year. Don't miss your chance to
apply for FREE money for college! The Tribal Higher Education programs
are here to assist you in your application process.
You can also utilize a scholarship search engine to help you locate scholar
ships. If you use a scholarship search site, be sure to read the privacy policy
to ensure you are using a site that will not sell your contact information.
A recommended search site to use is www.kaarme.com.
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The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is now accepting ap
plications for the 2012 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
also are eligible to apply if they plan on attending college in Oregon.
Visit http:getcollegefunds.orgeApp.html to apply. This application
has an early bird deadline of Feb. 16, and a final deadline of March
1. Early bird applicants are entered into a $500 scholarship drawing
just for turning their application in early.
Higher Education Web page updated
Check out the new Higher Education program Website at www.gran-dronde.orgdepartmentseducationhigher-education.
Program informa
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IHS SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP
February 23, 2012
3:30 p.m.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Adult Education Building, Room 124
9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, OR
Laurie Veitenhelmer, regional IHS representative, will be In Grand Ronde to provide
Information on how to complete the IHS Scholarship application. The 2012 deadline Is v
March 28. Dont miss your chance to receive valuable information on completing your
application!
Scholarship categories include:
Health Professionals Preparatory (pre-dinical psychology, pre-nurslng, pre-pharmacy
pre-sodal work)
Health Professional Pre-Graduate (pre-dentistry, pre-medical, pre-podiatry)
Health professionals (includes a variety of associate, bachelor, and graduate
programs)
Applicants can be an enrolled member or a descendant of a federally recognized 4
For more information please contact the CTGR Scholarship Office at:
503-879-1345 or luhul.whltebearOgrandronde.org.
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Health Professions
Preparatory
IHCIA Section 103(b)(1)
Undergraduate Only
Health Professions
Pre-Graduate
IHCIA Section 103(b)(2)
Undergraduate Only
Health Professions
IHCIA Section 104
Undergraduate and
Graduate Level
Pr e-Clinical Psychology Junior and senior undergraduate years
Pre-Oietetics Courses leading to a BS in dietetics
Pre-Medkal Technology Courses leading to a BS in medical technology
Pre-Nursing Courses leading to a BS in nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy Courses leading to a PharmO in pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy Juniors and seniors preparing for an MS in
physical therapy
Pre-Social Work Juniors and seniors preparing for an MS in social work
NOTE: Please visit www.sdmknship.tts.goii to see this years priority categories.
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Podiatry
NOTC: Please visit www.schohrship.0u.gov to see this years priority categories.
Chemical Dependency Counseling Bachelor's and master's degrees
Clinical Psychology PhO program
Dental Hygiene BS
Dentistry DOS or DMD degrees
Diagnostic Radiology Technology Certificate, associate's degree and BS
Dietetics - BS
Environmental Health and Engineering BS
Health Records Administration Registered Health Information Technician
(RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Medical Technology BS
Medicine Allopathic and osteopathic doctor degrees
Nursing Degrees: Associated Degree In Nursing (AON), Bachelor of
Science In Nursing (BSN). Specialties: Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) - see specialties on page 43
of the Application Handbook.
Occupational Therapy BS and master's degrees
Optometry 00
Pharmacy PharmO
Physician Assistant Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Physical Therapy MS and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees
Podiatry DPM
Respiratory Therapy BS
Social Work Master's degree with concentration in mental health
Ultrasonography Certification with completion of prerequisite
Diagnostic Radiology Technology
NOTE: Phase visit wwwjcholarship.ihs.gov to see this years priority categories.
Descendants and members of
federally or state-recognized
Tribes are eligible.
None
Up to two
Descendents and members of
federally or state-recognized
Tribes are eligible.
None
Up to four
Members of federally
recognized Tribes are eligible.
One year of
service per
year of support
for scholarship
received
(minimum of
two years)
Up to four
An Important Reminder:
IHS scholarship opportunities are highly competitive
and there are no guarantees that you will receive
an award. If you're applying for any of the MS
scholarships, continue your efforts to obtain financial
aid from other sources, as well.
You must submit documentation of American IndianAlaska Native edglbtHty when you apply.