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| | See the Tribal College Journal website for more scholarships, fellowships, and career opportunities (www.tribalcollegejournal.org)
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| | The Academy for Educational Development announces the next competition for 12 grant awards to support nonprofits and promising new leaders committed to social justice. The two-year grants, worth about $100,000, offer support for salary, fringe benefits, financial assistance, leadership training, mentoring, and a professional development account for a promising new leader. Visit www.aed.org/newvoices for more information. | |
| | This leadership development and community building initiative is based on traditional indigenous values is intended for Native Americans seeking to:
- Positively impact their community
- Strengthen their ability to improve their community's well-being
- Reaffirm cultural values and identity
- Incorporate traditional values into strategies for the future
Please visit www.aio.org for more information | |
| | IGERT graduate programs funded by the National Science Foundation are recruiting graduate students for next year. IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation. Our website: www.igert.org has links to over 100 programs throughout the nation that offer this support.
We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide you and your students with assistance in looking into and applying to these programs.
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 | | Current college upper-classmen and graduate students, who are familiar with Native American culture and tribal issues, are needed to support the Tribal Energy Program efforts with technical project tasks. Students are needed to assist a cross-disciplinary team to perform specific tasks. Interactions will be with Sandia’s renewable energy staff, Native American tribes interested in renewable systems and Sandia’s American Indian Outreach Committee. Instant immersion in these activities is offered in working directly with experienced and internationally recognized peers. Travel will be required, including field visits to renewable energy projects. | |
| | The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS) is pleased to announce it is now recruiting students for Knowledge River--a Master's Degree program leading to an exciting career as an information professional, focusing on the information and library needs and perspectives of Hispanics and Native Americans.
Students accepted into Knowledge River will receive full tuition and a generous graduate assistantship or stipend for one academic year, in addition to other special program features. A Bachelor's degree in any field is acceptable.
Knowledge River has an innovative program design, with culturally relevant courses, professional development, academic support and the opportunity to go through the program with a large peer group. Now starting our fifth year, we will be admitting fifteen new students
to Knowledge River for Fall, 2006.
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| | U.S. Department of Education College Grants for 2006-07
Academic Competitiveness Grants: are available to students in their first and second years of college. First year students may receive up to $750 and second year students may receive up to $1,300. To be eligible, students must have completed a rigorous secondary school program and be enrolled in or accepted at a two- or four-year degree-granting institution of higher education.
National SMART Grants: up to $4,000 will be available to eligible students in the third and fourth years of college and pursuing a major in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, technology, engineering, or a critical need foreign language. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 college GPA. Federal guidelines determine which eligible postsecondary majors will qualify students for grants.
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Synopsis: Year round intern needed to assist in advancing the protection of wildlife, their habitats, and natural resources on tribal lands. Intern must have a commitment to natural resource conservation and tribal communities.
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Synopsis: Artists selected for the Fund's programs are those who demonstrate a strong desire to "give back" through teaching and sharing their knowledge.
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| | Agency: Center of Southwest Studies
Deadline(s): Rolling deadlines
Synopsis: Provides select Native students with mentored and paid practical experience. *
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| | Deadline(s): August 4, 2006 Contact: Tracey Jennings, 1(800)4NCAIED, Ext. 234 or email events@ncaied.org Synopsis: Each year NCAIED awards five scholarships to American Indian college or graduate students majoring in business. | |
| | Contact: Smithsonian, National Museum of the American Indian Cultural Resources Center – Community Services Department
Synopsis: Through internships, Native arts programs, professional training, radio programming, and the Internet, the Community Services Department shares the museum’s resources with Native communities and audiences throughout
the Americas and Hawai’i.
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Individual TCUs, rather than the American Indian College Fund, determine student eligibility and awards for the tribal college scholarship program. For more information on the tribal college scholarship program, contact your school’s financial aid office.
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Designated scholarships are offered to American Indian students attending both tribal colleges and selected mainstream four-year colleges and universities. These scholarships are administered by the Fund.
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These fellowships support outstanding teachers and scholars who wish to develop their ability to address questions of moral choice in areas such as business, education, government, law, medicine, and pubic policy.
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Successful applicants will receive salary support for intensive training in American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start research (30% FTE). Fellows are expected to attend regular meetings with in the Denver area, to conduct a secondary data analysis of existing data at the American Indian and Alaska Native Programs, to prepare a manuscript based on the secondary data analysis, and to develop and implement an independent data collection to serve as a preliminary study for a research grant application. Fellows will also receive mentoring in the grant application process, culminating in the development and submission of a research grant application to NIH. Applicants must have a junior faculty position or equivalent by January 1, 2007.
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Priority will be given to small liberal arts colleges, minority serving institutions and community colleges, many of which do not often have the opportunity to host visiting scholars.
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| | Program: Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program Agency: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Deadline: October 15, 2006 Link: www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inroSynopsis: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program. INRO, currently in its fifth year, is a 5-day exploratory program for underrepresented minority students (i.e., American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, blacks or African Americans, and Hispanics or Latinos) who are interested in a research career in the areas of allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases. The program will be held February 4–8, 2007, at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Selected students will learn about the Institute and interview with principal investigators for research traineeship positions. | |
| | Program: National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission, Ambassador Leadership Program Agency: The National Congress of American Indians Contact: Jennifer Rackliff, 202-466-7767 or jrackliff@ncai.orgLink: www.ncai.orgSynopsis: Ambassadors will be chosen at the 2006 Annual Convention in Sacramento, California on October 3, 2006. Applicants are required to be at the Annual Convention for the entire week, October 1-6. Applicants must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, have support from their tribal council, and must be a full time student at the high school, college or graduate level. | |
| | Program: Indian Land Tenure Foundation College Internship Program Agency: ILTF Deadline: Time line for spring ’07 - Closing dates September 29, 2006 for Internship start date of January 2007 Link: www.indianlandtenure.org/PDF%20Files/RFP%20200602%20College%20Internship%20Program.pdfSynopsis: ILTF seeks to fund a College Internship Program with activities designed to give a college student, a tribe and an educational institution the opportunity to address identified land-related issues. This RFP will target up to 15 tribal colleges or universities and 5 mainstream college or university Indian Studies programs for funding of one intern per semester allowing up to $8,000 per internship (including stipend, college credit scholarship, travel, supervising stipulations, or housing); minimum of three (3) semesters and no more than 9 credits total; with a maximum of $24,000 per educational institution for three (3) semesters. | |
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Agency: Morris K. Udall Foundation
Deadline: Applications are due by Jan 31, 2007
Contact: 520-670-5529
Synopsis: The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides Native Americans and Alaska Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in Washington, D.C., places students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand. In 2007, the Foundation expects to award 12 Internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from tribal or four-year colleges.
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| | Program: Fall 2007 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Applications are due November 29, 2006 Link: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_gro_undergrad.htmlSynopsis: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Undergraduate Fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of pre-applications is November 29, 2006. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 15 new fellowships by July 20, 2007. | |
| | Program: Summer 2007 FBI Honors Internship Program Agency: Washington Semester–American Indian Program (WINS) American University and FBI Deadline: Applications are due October 10, 2006 Contact: 202-895-4967 or morrill@american.eduLink: www.fbijobs.gov/honors.asp. and www.american.edu/wins/apply.htmlSynopsis: This program offers students an insider's view of FBI operations and provides an opportunity for students to explore career opportunities within the Bureau. Only individuals possessing strong academic credentials, outstanding character, a high degree of motivation and the willingness to represent the FBI upon returning to their respective campus will be selected. | |
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Ocotillo Literary Endeavors offers residencies from two weeks to one month to poets in the Historic Hotel Congress in Downtown Tucson, Arizona. Writers are provided with room, breakfast, and a $300 stipend. The 2005 Residency is open to American Indian writers who are at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. For residency August 1- 14, submit six to ten poems and proof of enrollment with a $20 application fee by June 30, 2005. Inquiries should be directed to Jeff Yanc at (520) 620.2045 or .
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The Intertribal Council of AT&T Employees (ICAE) has developed the 2005 Scholarship Program as a way to reach back into local communities to financially assist distinguished students in continuing their higher education. The ICAE Scholarship Program will issue scholarship grants to qualified applicants who are selected primarily for their individual merit. Eligibility requirements will be used to initially screen applications prior to the actual review process. High School students accepted at, or College students enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program are eligible to apply. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
After the initial screening process, the remaining eligible candidates will be evaluated based on their scholastic discipline, personal achievement, and community involvement. The ICAE Scholarship Committee based on a uniform, weighted point average system will select scholarship winners collectively.
Those selected from the eligible applications postmarked by July 30, 2005, will receive $1000.00 in award money to use towards his or her higher education.
Application is attached under "Documents"
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| | Internships available for American Indian students & recent graduates to intern in DC while earning academic credit and participating in career-enhancing structured programming. An all-paid-for internship through a federal agency-internship sponsor that provides a travel stipend to and from Washington, D.C., fully furnished TWC housing, fully covered TWC program fee, and a $250 weekly stipend. Deadlines are: Spring 2007 Internship – Deadline, November 15 Summer 2007 Internship – Deadline, March 15 For more, go to www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml | |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) is recruiting visiting scholars for four weeks during the summer of 2007. The program gives faculty and administrators from underrepresented groups an opportunity to learn about measurement and to participate in test development, public policy work, and/or related activities, while allowing ETS to benefit from the input of a diverse group of professionals. For more information about the Visiting Scholars Program -- a recruitment flyer -- and instructions for applying, www.ets.org/visitingscholars.
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Description: Catching the Dream will offer 220 scholarships this year to students.
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The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare diverse students interested in serving the public good for graduate studies in public policy and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. The Fellowship consists of successfully completing one of PPIA’s Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), opportunities for paid internships, a minimum of $5000 scholarship, and a network of 3000 fellows/Alumni. The JSI curriculum is designed to improve students’ analytical and communication skills through three areas of study – economics, statistics, and policy analysis/writing. For more, go to the website: www.ppiaprogram.org/app/.
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| | Deadline: March 15, 2007 for Summer 2007 Internship Link: www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtmlDescription: Internships available for American Indian students & recent graduates to intern in DC while earning academic credit and participating in career-enhancing structured programming. An all-paid-for internship through a federal agency-internship sponsor that provides a travel stipend to and from Washington, D.C., fully furnished TWC housing, fully covered TWC program fee, and a $250 weekly stipend. | |
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(Note: Native American students and students whose parents never attended college will have first priority!) Deadline: April 15, 2007, but student is only eligible if FAFSA is complete by March 2 Contact: 707-826-4348 Link: www.humboldt.edu/~sls/Description: Students in good academic standing in Computer Science, Environmental Resources engineering, or Mathematics will receive annual scholarships of $3623 as a part of their total financial aid package.
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| | Harvard University seeks to attract candidates, especially those from underrepresented ethnic minority groups, and those committed to addressing the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in university administration, to administrative careers in higher education. Applicants must have at least five years of work experience. The 2007-08 Administrative Fellowship Program seeks applicants with B.A. degree and backgrounds in athletics/sports management, information technology, alumni affairs and development (conference planning and/or fund raising), research (behavioral sciences), finance, human resources (employment and compensation), or library science and management.
• Fellows receive stipends and are placed in full-time work assignments in Harvard schools or central administration departments for the duration of the Program.
• Seminars, lectures and case studies have been designed for the Fellows to enhance management and administrative skills, self-assessment and career development.
• Evaluation of the applications will be based on professional achievement, interviews at Harvard, and suitability for the Program.
• Inclusive dates for the 2007-08 Program are September 2007 through August 2008.
• Application deadline: February 16, 2007.
For application materials, please call/write:
Administrative Fellowship Program Office of the Assistant to the President Holyoke Center, Room 935 1350 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Telephone: (617) 495-8919 Fax: (617) 495-8520 or download application form at www.oap.harvard.edu/afp | |
| | Harvard University seeks to attract candidates, especially those from underrepresented ethnic minority groups, and those committed to addressing the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in university administration, to administrative careers in higher education. Applicants must have at least five years of work experience. The 2007-08 Administrative Fellowship Program seeks applicants with B.A. degree and backgrounds in athletics/sports management, information technology, alumni affairs and development (conference planning and/or fund raising), research (behavioral sciences), finance, human resources (employment and compensation), or library science and management.
• Fellows receive stipends and are placed in full-time work assignments in Harvard schools or central administration departments for the duration of the Program.
• Seminars, lectures and case studies have been designed for the Fellows to enhance management and administrative skills, self-assessment and career development.
• Evaluation of the applications will be based on professional achievement, interviews at Harvard, and suitability for the Program.
• Inclusive dates for the 2007-08 Program are September 2007 through August 2008.
• Application deadline: February 16, 2007.
For application materials, please call/write:
Administrative Fellowship Program Office of the Assistant to the President Holyoke Center, Room 935 1350 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Telephone: (617) 495-8919 Fax: (617) 495-8520 or download application form at www.oap.harvard.edu/afp | |
| | Summer Internship Applications due by February 6, 2007 Contact: 301-238-1541 Link: www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collaboration&second=internshipsDescription: Four internship sessions lasting 10-weeks are available throughout the year for students interested in gaining museum practice and program development experience. A limited number of stipends will be set aside for American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native students. Stipends are awarded, based on need and merit and are not sufficient to cover all expenses. | |
| | Agency: National Science Foundation Deadline(s): February 16, 2007, November 13, 2007, August 12, 2008 Contact: Bevlee Watford, 703-292-5323 or bwatford@nsf.govLink: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07524/nsf07524.txtDescription: This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students, enabling them to enter the workforce following completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level degree in science and engineering disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution. The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students; students should contact their institution's Office of Financial Aid for this and other scholarship opportunities. | |
| | Agency: First Alaskans Institute Deadline: February 28, 2007 for program dates: June 4 – August 10, 2007 Contact: 907-677-1700 or info@firstalaskans.org Link: www.firstalaskans.org Description: This program will place 30+ Alaska Native/American Indian undergraduate and graduate students into organizations around Alaska to provide real-world leadership development experiences. This paid internship is 10 weeks in length, while schedules can be adjusted based on student academic schedules. | |
| | Deadline: March 23, 2007 Contact: 503-282-4296 or itc1@teleport.com Link: www.itcnet.org Description: Award is $2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year) and $1,500 for graduating senior high school students. | |
| | Contact: Sarah Auffret, 480-965-6991 or sauffret@asu.edu Link: www.asu.edu/promise Description: ASU vows to support low-income students; launches Sun Devil Promise in the fall of 2007. The goal of this program is to provide full funding to all Arizona freshmen from families with incomes under $25,000. The new program will pay for tuition, fees, books, room and board, about $13,000 a year. | |
| | Organization: Bacone College
Description: Bacone College announces a new scholarship opportunity for Native Americans, “Students of Promise.” The scholarship includes a 35% of tuition, room and board. Native Students receiving this scholarship will be residential students on Bacone College campus located in Muskogee, OK.
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Agency: The Intertribal Council of AT&T Employees
Deadline: July 15, 2007
This scholarship program was developed as a way of reaching back into local communities to financially assist distinguished students in continuing their higher education. The ICAE Scholarship Program will provide scholarship grants to qualified applicants who are selected primarily for their individual merit.
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| | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona received a NSF Grant to provide up to $10,000 per academic year (up to four years with qualifying criteria) for academically talented and financially challenged (Pell grant eligible) students accepted into either the Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree programs at the Prescott, AZ campus. Scholarship recipients will also receive a minimum assurance of $5,000 in scholarships and grants from ERAU.
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Agency: Native Peoples Wildlife Management Working Group
Contact: Nathan Svoboda, Wildlife Biologist
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
375 River Street
Manistee, MI 49660
The Native Peoples Working Group is offering scholarships to selected students to attend the 2008 Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society being held in Miami, Florida from November 8-12, 2008. The Native Peoples Working group will be hosting a Tribal Symposium titled Tribal Natural Resource Management in a Changing World from 8:00 to 12:10 on Monday, November 10 for all conference attendees. Scholarship funds will be used to purchase airline tickets to and from the conference, conference registration as well as hotel accommodations for the conference. All Tribal/First Nations’ members currently enrolled in a natural resources related field are strongly encouraged to apply.
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