Scholarship Opportunities
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(This is a running doc that will be updated as we learn more about opportunities, always check the deadlines and specifications. Indian Education is happy to help with applications, essays, and proofreading if you are interested!)
Oregon Specific
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Howard Vollum Scholarship:
Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) Application at: -
Verl and Dorothy Miller Native American Vocational Scholarship:
Complete the Office of Student Access andCompletion (OSAC) Application at: -
Oregon Tribal Grant:
Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) Application at: -
Home Flight Scholars Program at U of O
The New UO program supports long-term success of Native American students residing in Oregon. The Home Flight Scholars program is available immediately to current enrolled eligible undergraduate students and includes financial aid and address retention, graduation and professional development of students. Through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants, the Home Flight Scholars Program will cover full tuition and fee costs, create a new academic advisor position, enhance mentorship opportunities and develop a culture-rich program for new students to help them launch successful academic careers. For more information about this program please visit:
All Others
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American Indian College Fund/Full Circle Scholarship:
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American Indian Education Fund scholarship:
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) scholarship:
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American Indian »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Scholarship:
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Association of American Indian Affairs:
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Catching the Dream:
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Cobell Scholarship:
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Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship:
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Native Forward:
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North Dakota Indian Scholarship:
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Udall Scholarship:
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DAR Scholarship for American Indians:
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(Visit the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission's for additional information and opportunities)
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Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
The Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship strives to increase Native representation in the field of education by proving financial support, mentoring, and internships for Native students in the Northwest who are pursuing an advanced degree in education, education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research, or closely related field. This scholarship honors work by providing selected students with as many as three years of annually renewable scholarships. Awardees will receive a maximum of $5,000 each year, and will award as many as five scholarships per year. For Eligibility requirements please visit:
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Support
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Essay Examples:
These are more tribal specific examples:Resume Examples:
HS student examples:
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Siletz Johnson O'Malley Scholarship
Students are eligible for up to $50 for things like sports fees, dance classes, culture materials-classes, camps, etc. (Or $35 towards sports/dance shoes for a sport or activity)!