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Colleges & Scholarships We receive many requests from students
and parents looking for stories and news about Native American education, tribal
colleges and financial aid. Read more: NCAI
Youth Commission Ambassador Leadership ProgramIn
2006, NCAI leadership announced the creation of the National Congress of American
Indians Youth Commission Ambassador Leadership Program (ALP). The ALP is a scholarship
program open to males and females aged 17-25. The Ambassadors, one male and one
female, serve a two year term leading the NCAI Youth Commission in its meetings
and functions and will represent the NCAI youth when their presence is requested.
Each Ambassador receives a $2,500 academic scholarship. Ambassadors
are chosen every two years at NCAI’s Annual Convention. 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. Applications
for the NCAI Youth Commission Ambassador Leadership Program are available now.
For more information visit http://www.ncai.org/NCAI_Youth.86.0.html
Reconnecting the Circle
In 2006, Reconnecting the Circle began its National Essay Contest. The
question posed to high school students was; “Why is reconnecting the circle
with Native Americans important today?” High school students (grades 9-12)
from tribal, public, private and parochial schools throughout all 50 states were
invited to participate. Student writers were a cross-section of Native American
and non-Native students. Ten students were awarded a scholarship of $2,500 each.
The 10 winning essays represented an array of viewpoints, experiences and knowledge
held by Native American and non-Native high school students about Indian Country.
Inspiration for the essays came from multiple sources including textbooks, the
Internet, movies, hearsay and pure experience. The essays explain what reconnecting
the circle means to each writer and the stories are pieces of a bigger conversation
about all cultures and all people. 2007/2008 Contest Winners have been
announced. Visit their website at
www.reconnectingthecircle.com or email them at info@reconnectingthecircle.com.
The RTC Essay Contest will be an annual program. Check back for future essay questions
and deadlines. Native American Tribal Colleges and
Universities
There are 34 federally recognized
Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States. Located mainly in the Midwest
and Southwest, Tribal Colleges and Universities service approximately 30,000 full-
and part-time students. They offer vocational certificate programs and two-year
associate degrees in over 200 disciplines with some even providing a bachelor's
and master's degree. Tribal Colleges and Universities are both integral
and essential to their communities. They are often the only postsecondary institutions
within some of our Nation's most rural areas. Tribal Colleges and Universities
serve a variety of people, from young adults to senior citizens, American Indians
to non-American Indians. To see the locations and get more information
on these colleges and universities visit:
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
The
AIHEC is an informal collaboration among member colleges and represents 34 colleges
in the United States and one Canadian institution. AIHEC’s mission is to
support the work of these colleges and the national movement for tribal self-determination.
Scholarships
We
receive many requests for scholarship information and financial aid. Please visit
the following websites to learn about scholarship opportunities, financial aid,
application processes, testing and admissions. Morris
K. Udall Foundation
In 2008, the Foundation awarded 80 scholarships of
up to $5,000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 on the basis of merit to sophomore
and junior-level college students who: - Have demonstrated commitment
to careers related to the environment; OR
- Have demonstrated commitment
to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American
or Alaska Native.
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across
a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science,
education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics.
The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in
public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting
Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic
development, and education. Association
of American Indian Physicians
The Association of American Indian Physicians
sponsors the Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative.
This initiative offers intense academic enrichment and reinforcement programs
designed to better prepare American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students
to remain in the academic pipeline and pursue a career in the health professions
and/or biomedical research. The Association of American Indian Physicians will
select 60 AI/AN high school students and 12 counselors to attend the Patty Iron
Cloud NNAYI Program held each summer in Washington DC.
American Indian College Fund
Provides scholarships
for American Indian college students and supports America 's tribally controlled
colleges and universities.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
This
site contains information on AISES programs, scholarships, and membership for
students, teachers, parents, and employers.
American Indian Library Association (AILA) scholarship
AILA
has established a scholarship for AIAN students who are enrolled in or plan to
enroll in a master's degree program at an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship
is designed to encourage the entry of qualified AIAN students into the library
profession.
Tribal College Journal
TCJ is a culture-based publication
that addresses subjects important to the future of American Indian and Alaska
Native communities. The site also provides links to jobs, scholarships, fellowships,
and internships.
Offices of Indian Education Programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
The
Office of Indian Education Programs is a service organization devoted to providing
quality education opportunities for American Indian people.
Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education's
Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America
, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, US Department of Education
The
U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of student financial aid programs.
Descriptions of the programs, which are administered by the U.S. Department of
Education. Descriptions of the programs are provided on the site, along with the
application form.
The College Board
A not for profit membership association
founded in 1900 whose mission is to connect student to college success and opportunity.
Search the free database of over 2,300 scholarships.
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review helps
students, parents, and educators deal with the complex process of admissions to
college and graduate school. A resource section for scholarships includes tips
and a database.
Military.com - Military Network
Military.com is
the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect,
and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity. Links to colleges,
scholarships, benefits, and programs are supported by the site.
GoCollege - The Collegiate Websource
GoCollege
is dedicated to furthering educational opportunities for the youth of America,
and enables you to search for colleges, scholarships, distance learning, testing,
and general information.
SLM (SallieMae) - Wiredscholar, the Planning for College Destination
Sallie
Mae, Inc. maintains this site in an attempt to provide you with comprehensive
information on planning and paying for college.
ACT Assessment
ACT is America 's most widely accepted
college entrance exam and is designed to assess high school students' general
educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. ACT
also provides educational and career planning for students and teachers at every
level.
The Scholarship Page
Provides information about
various scholarships. Students take the responsibility of requesting more information
from the company that is listed and following up with that company.
College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information Resource
Scholarships.com
is a free college scholarship search & financial aid information resource,
connecting students & parents with college funding opportunities. Search results
include scholarship summaries and a custom application request letter.
Peterson's Education Portal
Thomas Peterson’s
is a leading provider of education information and advice, with books and online
resources focusing on education search, test preparation, and financial aid. Its
Website offers searchable databases and interactive tools for contacting educational
institutions, online practice tests and instruction, and planning tools for securing
financial aid.
CollegeNet
CollegeNET, Inc. provides customized
Internet admissions applications built for college and university programs, as
well as Internet links to financial aid information.
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