National Indian Education Association
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Student School and Activity Fund
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University Scholarships
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Society of Integrative
and Comparative Biology
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Master of Science in Native American Leadership
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The National Research Mentoring Network
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Welcome to the latest issue of Higher Education News, the online newsletter of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Higher Education Program. Higher Education News is the place for the latest information about events and opportunities for CNO scholars and their
parents.
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The Higher
Education Program is now accepting the
Scholarship and Grant applications for the Spring Semester. The required documents will need to be uploaded via the online application.
No paper applications will be accepted.
The spring application deadline is March 1.
The funding amounts range from $400 - $1,000 per semester. The funding amount is based on a student's cumulative grade point average (GPA.) Full time students are
those enrolled in 12 or more hours and part time students are those enrolled in 6 - 11 hours.
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Must be an enrolled Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member
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Must be attending an accredited college or university and working towards a degree
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Tribal Membership or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card
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Most recent academic transcript(s)
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Class schedule for the Spring 2016 semester
Application How To Video!
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The
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program will open the 2016
Technology Allowance Program application January 15. Students who receive the Technology Allowance will receive a $500 convenience card. Students may use the convenience card online or in stores to purchase the technology of their choice.
Applications will be
completely online and all required documents will need to be submitted via the online application.
Paper applications will not be accepted. Students who wish to apply will need to apply as soon as possible as awards are made on a first come, first serve basis. The Technology Allowance Program
is only allowed to fund a certain amount of students, once the funds are gone the program is inactive until the next year.
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must be an enrolled Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member
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must be working towards a degree (Associate's degree or higher)
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completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (concurrent students are eligible)
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must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Spring 2016
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a complete college transcript/transcripts
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Spring 2016 class schedule
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Tribal Membership card
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The
Chahta Foundation is a non-profit organization that is closely associated with the Choctaw Nation. The Chahta Foundation offers competitive scholarships that range from $1,000 up to $40,000 a year.
Scholarships open January 15, 2016.
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January's student spotlight
Growing
up in Durant, Oklahoma Micha's passions were dancing and rodeo. Micha began dancing when she was three and continued performing through college. "Rodeo and dance emphasized the importance of a strong work ethic and goal setting, lessons I was able to internalize
at a young age," she said. These skills would be used as she entered college.
As a freshman, Micha wanted to challenge herself academically, so she undertook a three-year plan instead of the traditional four at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
In addition to academics, she was a member of the Sparks dance team, President's Leadership Class, Student Programming Board, Theater at Southeastern, and a Savage Storm Leader, as well as, a student worker in the Welcome Center on campus. Micha graduated
from Southeastern with a Bachelors in Communication within her three year goal. Micha credits her parents in helping her achieve her goals. "They supported me in every endeavor I attempted and my education was no different," she said
Currently, Micha lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, Matt, a Major in the US Army and their German Shepherd. She is a full time Graduate student
pursuing a Masters in Communication through the University of Oklahoma. Her plan is to complete her degree in the summer of 2016. After graduation, Micha hopes to use her expanded knowledge while overseas serving as a diplomat with her husband.
Micha's advice to new college students: "Talk to your professors. Building a relationship with them will serve for years to come, and when you need help they will
be there to help you. If you find yourself overwhelmed or falling behind go to them early on, and get a plan together. There isn't anything wrong with asking for help."
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American Economic Association
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Deadline is January 31, 2016
Students
interested in economics can apply now for the
American Economic Association's Summer Training Program & Scholarship Program. The AEASP is aimed at increasing diversity by preparing economic undergraduates for future doctoral programs
The program starts June 4 and ends July 31, 2016. AEASP will be held at Michigan State University. Students will be able to develop career-long mentorships, work
alongside prominent professors and sharpen math and other economic tools.
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Be enrolled in or be a recent graduate of a degree-granting program at a college/university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory.
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
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Have completed at least two years of undergraduate education.
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Have a strong interest in pursuing a doctoral degree.
Application Requirements:
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Official College/University transcripts(s).
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Two (2) letters of recommendation with a minimum of one (1) from faculty.
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Two short-essay responses.
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Resumé
To apply now, click
here.
Check out the video!
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A career in Economics...it's much more than you think
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Agnese Nelms
Haury Scholarship
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Deadline is January 8 or 22
Linacre
College, Oxford University is accepting applications for the Fall 2016 semester for the Agnese Nelms Haury Scholarship. The deadline is January 8 or 22, depending on the program.
The scholarship assists Native American and First Nations students who are seeking a degree at Oxford University. Oxford University is located in the United Kingdom.
The scholarship assists with tuition and living costs.
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Students must be admitted to a Master's program at Oxford University
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Be an enrolled tribal member in the United States or as First Nations, Metis or Inuit in Canada
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United States
Department of Agriculture
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Dealine is April 11, 2016
The
United States Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for their
1890 National Scholars Program. The 1890 NSP provides full tuition, employment benefis, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to four years. The program is designed for high school students entering their freshman year of college and college
sophomores and juniors. Students who are chosen for the program will compete for appropriate employment immediately after graduation and will serve one year of service to USDA for every year of financial assistance.
Students must attend one of the following universities to qualify for the program.
Participating Universities:
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Alabama A&M University
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Alcorn State University, Mississippi
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Central State University, Ohio
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Delaware State University
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Florida A&M University
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Fort Valley State University, Georgia
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Kentucky State University
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Langston University, Oklahoma
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Lincoln University, Missouri
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North Carolina A&T State University
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Prairie View A&M University, Texas
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South Carolina State University
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Southern University, Louisiana
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Tennessee State University
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Tuskegee University, Alabama
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University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Virginia State University
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West Virginia State University
Student eligibility:
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Be a U.S. citizen
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
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Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
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Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines
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Demonstrate leadership and community service
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Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature
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Submit a signed application (original signature only)
Click here
to apply now!
For more information, call the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program at 202-205-4307 or send an email to
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Dealine is February 1, 2016
The
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation's Native American Congressional Internship program offers American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate and law students a unique opportunity to gain professional leadership experience in Washington
D.C.
The fully-funded, ten-week internship offers distinctive opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students who are interested in learning more about the
federal legislative process while gaining an insider's view of the government's unique trust relationship with tribes. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities,
hone their legal research and writing skills, and network with public officials and tribal advocacy groups.
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A typed application form with your signature;
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An 800-word essay on a legislative act or public policy statement by either Morris K. Udall or Stewart L. Udall and its impact on your interests and goals;
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A one-page professional resume;
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Transcripts for all university coursework, including undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate and law;
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Three letters of recommendation; and
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Documentation of your citizenship in a federally recognized tribe, state-recognized tribe, or First Nations of Canada (citizens of First Nations must also include proof of U.S. permanent residency).
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