[nativestudies-l] Financial Aid for NA Students

Kathleen Burns kathleen.burns at yale.edu
Mon Feb 11 14:39:49 EST 2008


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>>> Peggy Berryhill <pbnmrc at EARTHLINK.NET> 2/8/2008 10:17 AM >>>
Is someone in your audience looking for financial aid for their family 
member? Here's some information to pass along to your audience, thanks 
to Robin Carneen for sharing, Peggy

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**March 1, 2008**:  International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons 
North American Indian Department Scholarship 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_international.asp>* are supplemental aid 
for technical, vocational or college training.  Only one family member 
may receive an award in any one year.  For more Information:  Millie 
McRae (ph) 912.728.3131

**March 1, 2008**:  American Indian Arts Council, Inc (AIAC) Scholarship 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_aiac.asp>* assists students who actively 
pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts and arts 
administration or management and who have a sincere desire to advance, 
elevate, and preserve Native American Arts.  For more Information:  (ph) 
214.891.9640 (url) www.AmericanIndianArtsCouncil.org 
<http://www.americanindianartscouncil.org/> 

**March 2008:**  The Buffalo Bandits Native American College Fund 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_bandits.asp>* financially assists Native 
American students in their pursuit of higher education.  Applicant must 
be of Native American descent living in Western New York or Southern 
Ontario regions; currently attending an accredited college or 
university; must be available to receive award during the presentation 
at Native American Night.  For more information:  (ph) 716.855.4287 

 **March 1, 2008**:  Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner 
Fellowship (Short-Term) 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_newberry-power.asp> * supports 
residential research in any field in the humanities using the 
collections of the Newberry Library.  Application and instructions 
available on website.  For More Information: (ph) 312.255.3666 (e) 
research at newberry.org <mailto:research at newberry.org> (url) 
http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html 

**March 1, 2008**:  Frances C. Allen Fellowship for Women of American 
Indian Heritage <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_newberry.asp> * is for 
women of Native American heritage.  While candidates for this award may 
be working in any graduate or pre=professional field, the particular 
goal of the Allen Fellowship is to encourage Native American women in 
their studies of the humanities and social sciences.. For More 
Information: (ph) 312.255.3666 (e) research at newberry.org 
<mailto:research at newberry.org> (url) 
http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html 

**March 1, 2008:**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Native 
American/Alaska Native (NAAN) Program 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_faa.asp>*, is for Native American/Alaska 
Native undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business, 
engineering, finance, math, computer science, and other technical 
areas.   Placements will occur primarily in the Washington, DC, Atlantic 
City, and New Jersey areas.   For More Information:  Mai Nguyen 
<mailto:mai.nguyen at faa.gov> (ph) 202.267.7666

**March 1, 2008**:  American Philosophical Society (APS) Phillips Fund 
Grant for Native American Research 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_aps.asp> * supports research in Native 
American linguistics and ethno history (continental US, Canada).  
Applicants must provide APS with copies of materials acquired during the 
process of grant-funded research.  The average award is about $2,500.  
For More Information:  (ph) 215.440.3429 (e) LMusumeci at amphilsoc.org 
<mailto:LMusumeci at amphilsoc.org> (url) 
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips.htm 

**March 4, 2008:**  The Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship Program 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_udall.asp>*  is for Native 
American/Alaska Native students who are college sophomore or juniors in 
the current academic year, at least a "B" average with outstanding 
potential, in fields related to the environment, health care or tribal 
public policy. For more Information:  Melissa Millage (ph) 520.901.8562 
(e) millage at udall.gov <mailto:millage at udall.gov> (url) www.udall.gov 
<http://www.udall.gov/>

**March 5, 2008:**  US Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs 
(BIA)-National Center for Cooperative Education (NCCE) in Natural 
Resources <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_usbia.asp>* provides an 
opportunity to combine school and work, a rewarding combination that 
meets students' needs and fills anticipated vacancies in the Natural 
Resources area within the BIA.  For More Information: Doug Eifler 
<mailto:daeifler at fs.fed.us> (ph) 785.749.8414

**March 8, 2008:**  Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Research 
Internship Program <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_crow.asp> * deadline.  
The center's mission is to initiate and conduct archaeological research 
and public education programs in partnership with Native Americans and 
institutions with common interests.  A small weekly stipend to defray 
expenses; travel allowances up to $350; housing and 3 meals/day (Monday 
-- Friday) will be awarded. For More Information:  (ph) 970.565.4859 (e) 
hresources at crowcanyon.org <mailto:hresources at crowcanyon.org>  (url) 
http://www.crowcanyon.org/about/research_internships.asp 

**March 12, 2008:**  The University of Arizona, American Indian Language 
Development Institue (AILDI) 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_ua-aildi.asp>* brings together linguists, 
tribal elders, bilingual/ESL specialists, teachers, aides, and school 
administrators.  Participants enroll in six graduate or undergraduate 
credit hours.  For More Information: Regina Siquieros (e) 
aildi at u.arizona.edu <mailto:aildi at u.arizona.edu> (ph) 520.621.1068 (url) 
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi <http://www.u.arizona.edu/%7Eaildi> 

**March 15, 2008**:  Smithsonian NMAI-Visiting Indigenous Professional 
Program <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_si-vp.asp>* has participants 
serve as vital links between their communities and the NMAI.  Past 
visiting professionals have included a photographer, treaty negotiator, 
radio communications specialist, professor, writer, collections manager, 
and registrar.  This program offers alternative educational and training 
experience for Native professionals to build skills in museum 
operations.  For More Information: Jill Norwood <mailto:norwoodj at si.edu> 
(ph) 301.238.1541 (url) http://www.AmericanIndian.si.edu 
<http://www.americanindian.si.edu/>         

**March 15, 2008**:  Catching the Dream Math, Engineering, Science, 
Business, Education and Computers (MESBEC)* 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_mesbec.asp> seeks to improve the quality 
of life for Indian people by providing scholarships for high achieving 
American Indians in fields critical to the economic, environmental, 
educational, social and business development of Indian communities. For 
more Information:  (ph) 505.262.2351 (e) nscholarsh at aol.com 
<mailto:nscholarsh at aol.com> (url) www.catchingthedream.org 
<http://www.catchingthedream.org/>

**March 15, 2008:**  Catching the Dream Native American Leadership in 
Education (NALE) <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_nale.asp> * is for 
Indian people who are working in schools as paraprofessionals.  The 
program provides financial assistance to help them earn teaching 
credentials, counselor certification, or administrative credentials. For 
more Information:  (ph) 505.262.2351 (e) nscholarsh at aol.com 
<mailto:nscholarsh at aol.com> (url) www.catchingthedream.org 
<http://www.catchingthedream.org/>

**March 15, 2008**:  Catching the Dream Tribal Business Management 
Program (TBM)* <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_tbm.asp> provides 
financial assistance to Indian people who plan to work in economic 
development for tribes.  For more Information:  (ph) 505.262.2351 (e) 
nscholarsh at aol.com <mailto:nscholarsh at aol.com> (url) 
www.catchingthedream.org <http://www.catchingthedream.org/>

**March 20, 2008**:  Society for the Preservation of American Indian 
Culture-Lynn Reyer Awards for Tribal Community Development 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_spaic.asp>. * This awards program helps 
defray costs for research leading to the completion of a Masters thesis 
or Ph.D. dissertation; subject should be germane to some aspect of 
Native American community research, its relevance to tribal community 
development, and a 1-page budget with narrative explaining each item. 
For More Information: Ted Jojola <mailto:tjojola at unm.edu> (ph) 
505.277.6428 or 505.277.5050

**March 28, 2008:**  American Indian Law Center, Inc., Pre-Law Summer 
Institute <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_ail.asp>* offers training for 
the study of law.  A maximum of 36 participants will be chosen for an 
intensive two month program that prepares students for the rigor of law 
school.  Classes will be held June 2 -- July 25, 2008 and take place 
Monday-Friday; attendance is mandatory.  For More Information:  (ph) 
505.277.5462 (e) ailc at law.unm.edu <mailto:ailc at law.unm.edu> (url) 
http://lawschool.unm.edu/AILC 

**March 28, 2008**:  US Department of Health and Human Services Indian 
Health Service; Health Professional Pregraduate Scholarship 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_hppps.asp>* provides financial support 
for American Indians to enroll in courses leading to a bachelor degree 
in specific preprofessional areas.  See website for application and 
priority areas.For more Information:  (url) www.ihs.gov 
<http://www.ihs.gov/>

**March 28, 2008:**  US Department of Health and Human Services Indian 
Health Service; Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_hppcps.asp>* assists American Indians to 
enroll in courses to prepare for admission into health professions 
schools in the US.  Online application is available.For more 
Information:  (url) www.ihs.gov <http://www.ihs.gov/>

**March 28, 2008**:  US Department of Health and Human Services Indian 
Health Service; Indian Health Scholarship (Professions) 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_health.asp>* provides assistance to 
American Indian students enrolled in health professions and allied 
health professions programs in the US.  For more Information:  (url) 
www.ihs.gov <http://www.ihs.gov/>

**March 31, 2008**:  Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Middle School & 
High School Archaeology Programs/ High School Field School 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_crow1.asp>.* Each program offers 
scholarships to local (Four Corners Area) Native and any Native 
Students.  The center's mission is to initiate and conduct 
archaeological research and public education programs in partnership 
with Native Americans and institutions with common interests.   For More 
Information:  (ph) 907.565.8975 (e) summercamp at crowcanyon.org 
<mailto:summercamp at crowcanyon.org>  (url) 
http://www.crowcanyon.org/archaeology_adventures/summer_camps.asp 

**March 31, 2008:**  University of North Dakota, Indians into Medicine 
(InMed) Med Prep Program <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_und.asp> * is a 
three tiered program designed to ease the transition process and provide 
academic readiness for students at various levels.  This includes 
students transferring from tribal/community colleges as well as advanced 
pre-medical students preparing to take the MCAT and incoming first year 
medical students.  For More Information: (ph) 701.777.3037 (e) 
inmed at medicine.nodak.edu <mailto:inmed at medicine.nodak.edu> (url) 
www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed 
<http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed>  

**March 31, 2008:**  University of North Dakota, Indians into Medicine 
(InMed) Pre-College Summer Institute 
<http://www.fredonia.edu/na/if_und-inmed.asp> * is designed to help 
students develop strong academic foundations and understand key concepts 
vital to success in college health science courses; tours of Indian 
health facilities, Laboratory sessions. For More Information: (ph) 
701.777.3037 (e) inmed at medicine.nodak.edu 
<mailto:inmed at medicine.nodak.edu> (url) 
www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed 
<http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed>  

**March 31, 2008:**  Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard 
Scholarship <http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_truman.asp>* is dedicated to 
supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing higher 
education in the natural resources.   For more Information:  (ph) 
503.282.4296 (e) itc1 at teleport.com <mailto:itc1 at teleport.com> (url) 
www.itcnet.org <http://www.itcnet.org/>




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