[nativestudies-l] Financial Aid for NA Students
Kathleen Burns
kathleen.burns at yale.edu
Mon Feb 11 14:39:49 EST 2008
From the AmIndian Library Association Email List.
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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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