[Display the graphic version of this page]
[logo]PlanetYouth, The Native American Youth Connection [logo]
Learn
Learn Feature
(LOGO) Planet Youth: Connecting Native American youth and much more!
An exploration for all into Native American culture and information – designed
for Native and non-native youth, students, parents and educators.
Native
Links
Learn about tribal governments, culture, and other resources for
and about Native Americans.
Tribal Colleges
Explore the 34 Tribal Colleges across the country.
Scholarships
A wealth of information on college scholarships, financial aid and entrance information.
Parent
Resources
A collection of links to health information, family services
and parenting.
Learn: About HUD & Planet Youth
Planet Youth connects American Indian,
Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian youth to people, cultural resources and fun
using the internet. Parents, researchers, and teachers will find the site
an important and useful resource for providing opportunities for Native and non-Native
youth and their families with access to a base of knowledge about American Indian
history, facts and culture.
What is HUD?
The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a branch of the U.S. Government.
HUD's role is to help people become homeowners and to support growing communities.
HUD's Office of Native American Programs works with tribes and Native
organizations to make sure affordable housing is available to Native Americans,
Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian families. The Office of Native American Programs
sponsors Planet Youth.
Check out this collection of resources about and for Native Americans! Know some more? Email us!
Federal Government Resources for American Indians
Tribal Governments
Culture
Learn: 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:
In 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
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:
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.
Parents and providers can connect to these websites to find valuable information on health, family services and parenting.
American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP is committed to the attainment of optimal
health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The site contains
useful information for parents and medical professionals alike.
Family and Youth Services Bureau
FYSB, part of the Administration for
Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides
national leadership on youth issues and provides guidance to organizations or
individuals who are trying to comprehensively serve at-risk youth and their families.
HandsNet
HandsNet is a national nonprofit organization that promotes information
sharing, collaboration, and advocacy among those working on a wide range of public
interests such as welfare reform, child care, affordable housing, and health care.
Healthfinder
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-sponsored site that serves as a
gateway for consumers to access federal health and human services information.
Join Together
A national resource center for communities working to reduce
substance abuse and gun violence.
National Crime Prevention Council
NCPC is a national nonprofit organization
devoted to helping America prevent crime and build safer, stronger communities.
The Children and Youth Sections contain fun activities and educational materials
for children and adolescents, as well as a variety of resources for adults who
work with youth.
Partnership for a Drug Free America
The partnership is a coalition of
communications industry volunteers who joined together in a public service campaign
about the problems of illegal drugs. Of particular interest at this site are a
database of drug information and resources just for parents.