2008 Deadlines for Scholarships and Other Programs Benefiting Native American Women, Men, and Youth
March 1, 2008: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons North American Indian Department Scholarship 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 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
March 2008: The Buffalo Bandits Native American College Fund 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) 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@newberry.org (url) http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html
March 1, 2008: Frances C. Allen Fellowship for Women of American Indian Heritage 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@newberry.org (url) http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html
March 1, 2008: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Native American/Alaska Native (NAAN) Program, 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 (ph) 202.267.7666
March 1, 2008: American Philosophical Society (APS) Phillips Fund Grant for Native American Research 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@amphilsoc.org (url) http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips.htm
March 4, 2008: The Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship Program 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@udall.gov (url) www.udall.gov
March 5, 2008: US Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-National Center for Cooperative Education (NCCE) in Natural Resources 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 (ph) 785.749.8414
March 8, 2008: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Research Internship Program 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@crowcanyon.org (url) http://www.crowcanyon.org/about/research_internships.asp
March 12, 2008: The University of Arizona, American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) 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@u.arizona.edu (ph) 520.621.1068 (url) http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi
March 15, 2008: Smithsonian NMAI-Visiting Indigenous Professional Program 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 (ph) 301.238.1541 (url) http://www.AmericanIndian.si.edu
March 15, 2008: Catching the Dream Math, Engineering, Science, Business, Education and Computers (MESBEC) 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@aol.com (url) www.catchingthedream.org
March 15, 2008: Catching the Dream Native American Leadership in Education (NALE) 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@aol.com (url) www.catchingthedream.org
March 15, 2008: Catching the Dream Tribal Business Management Program (TBM) provides financial assistance to Indian people who plan to work in economic development for tribes. For more Information: (ph) 505.262.2351 (e) nscholarsh@aol.com (url) www.catchingthedream.org
March 20, 2008: Society for the Preservation of American Indian Culture - Lynn Reyer Awards for Tribal Community Development. 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 (ph) 505.277.6428 or 505.277.5050
March 28, 2008: American Indian Law Center, Inc., Pre-Law Summer Institute 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@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 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
March 28, 2008: US Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service; Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship 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
March 28, 2008: US Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service; Indian Health Scholarship (Professions) 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
March 31, 2008: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Middle School & High School Archaeology Programs/ High School Field School. 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@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 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@medicine.nodak.edu (url) www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed
March 31, 2008: University of North Dakota, Indians into Medicine (InMed) Pre-College Summer Institute 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@medicine.nodak.edu (url) www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed
March 31, 2008: Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship 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@teleport.com (url) www.itcnet.org