TMCHS Senior News

NORTH CENTRAL GRAIN COOP (Deadline May 31)
Seniors, there is another scholarship available to an applicant or parent/guardian who are current members of North Central Grain Coop. Applications are available in guidance and are due May 31, 2017.

HORATIO ALGER NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (deadline June 15, 2017)

Students attending a community or technical college this fall are invited to apply for this scholarship. The eligibility criteria are: *Have completed high school or GED by Spring 2017 *Be enrolled in a career or technical certificate granting program in Fall 2017 that will lead to employment *Demonstrate financial need, applicants must be PELL eligible * Be under the age of 30 * Be a United States citizen. Application opens March 15, 2017. To apply online, please visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

Massachusetts Indian Association (deadline for all is Sept 1 and for Spring is Jan1)
The aim of this scholarship is to pay expenses for books, lab fees, etc., but which may be applied toward tuition is necessary. The scholarships amounts vary. Application may be picked up from Andrea Laverdure

NDACo - ILG (deadline June 2)
The North Dakota Association of Counties is offering 6 scholarships of $2,000 each for students based on a ranking system based on the following order of priority:
Leadership, Volunteerism
Honors, Awards
Personal Statements
Academic Achievement
Students that are children or grandchildren of county employees.ages 17-22. Applications can be picked up from Andrea Laverdure

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIPS (Deadline April 28, 2017)
Seniors entering NDSU, Bismarck State College or North Dakota State College of Science in a construction area are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Find information and applications at http://www.agcnd.org/ or pick up an application from Andrea Laverdure

NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES/INSTITUTE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP. (Deadline June 2, 2017)
This scholarship is open to grandchildren or children of a county employee or official. NDACo awards 6 scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Pick up an application from Andrea Laverdure

DUSHINSKE & JAMISON WATER RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIP (Deadline May 1, 2017)
All students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, one will be awarded to a female and the other to a male. Students must attend a ND college, preference will be given, but not limited to students studying was-related fields and students whose families who have taken active roles in state water resource management. Pick up an application from Andrea Laverdure

BISMARCK CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION - DONNA JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Deadline April 28, 2017)
This scholarship is for individuals who are interested in and committed to the field of oncology and pursuing a degree at Bismarck State College. Pick up a copy from Andrea Laverdure.

STARION COMMUNITY ALL-STAR SCHOLARSHIP (Deadline April 15, 2017)
This scholarship is for $500 and is available to patrons of Starion Banks (Rolla, Dunseith, Bottineau). Pick up an application from the senior counselor.

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIPS (Deadline-April 4, 2017)
Applications for undergraduate and graduate students are now available for download at www.aiefprogram.org or try http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_index . I have had a little difficulty with both web addresses, you may have to search for American Indian Education Fund. Applications are also available from Dr. Andrea Laverdure in the guidance office.The scholarship has a max of $2000.

UNITED TELEPHONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (Web address opens March 1 through March 31-Deadline March 31, 2017)

Paper copies of the application are available from Dr. Andrea Laverdure or you may go the website www.utma.com/scholarship. Parents or guardians of applicant must be receiving services from United Communications or Turtle Mountain Communications. Applicant must be a high school graduate who will be furthering their -education in the 2017-2018 school year.

utma.com

THE GREAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsored by Great Clips haircare. (Deadline March 31, 2017)
In memory of Alice Madden Barton, Great Clips is offering scholarships for high school students in North America who are interested in pursuing a cosmetology career. Scholarship values are determined by local Great Clips salon owners, who evaluate and select winners. Value range = $250-$1500. Get started at greatclipscareers.com/scholarships

Jobs

TURTLE MOUNTAIN STATE BANK - DEADLINE MAY 5, 2017
This is a local Scholarship for students who have accounts at TMSB or whose parent are customers of TMSB. Application are available from Dr. Andrea Laverdure

Dear students my wireless internet at the high school has not been stable. Today I will try to enter more scholarships.

SENIORS: If you or a parent/ guardian bank with Turtle Mountain State Bank or Dakotah Bank please look at their websites for local scholarships.

Haskell is an affordable option for college and has a program which will allow you to take courses at KU for free while at Haskell and bridge on to KU for either a Bachelors or Masters!

They are willing to set up an admissions call to answer questions and/or assist with the application process.

AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER has 3 great scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students: Accenture, Wells Fargo, Wilson Hooper Veterinary and Flintco. Information can be found at www.aigcs.org

American Indian Graduate Center Over 40 years of providing scholarships for higher education

NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION SCHOLARSHIPS
(deadlines in March and April)
There are several scholarships available to Farmers Union members; members may include those with Farmers Union insurance or a member a Farmers Union Coop. There is also a scholarship available to a student enrolling a post secondary career important to rural America.

www.ndfu.org/youth/scholarships/

COBELL SCHOLARSHIP (deadline-March 31, 2017)

Both Merit-based and Need-based, the competitive Cobell Scholarship is annual, non-renewable, and available to any post-secondary (after high school) student who is; an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe, enrolled in full-time study and is degree-seeking. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally and industry accredited non-profit, public and private, institution.
Applicants must be pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degree, or certificate.

Find an application and contact information at http://cobellscholar.org/

Cobell Scholarship

TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE,s admission application has updated to Fall 2017 and is ready for seniors to go online and complete. I have a list of TMCC programs if anyone wants to see what they offer. Dr. Andrea Laverdure

AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND (Please note this fund offers 2 scholarships for students attending tribal colleges-check out the website:TCU and FULL CIRCLE, each have deadlines) Scholarships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students.
The American Indian College fund has Full Circle Scholarships available for Native students from $1,000 - $20,000 per year funded by the Arizona Public Service, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Ford, Target, Toyota, United Health Foundation and many more top profile companies and foundations! Apply at http://collegefund.org/student starting January 1-May 31 every year. Check out FAQ's on this website to answer questions about applications and eligibility.The page listed works.http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships

TIME TO APPLY FOR POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT. Please make an appointment with me to start your applications. Dr. Andrea Laverdure

About the INSPIRE Pre-College Program (Seniors and Juniors

Application due: March 1, 2016
Program dates: July 2 – July 21, 2017
Information at https://inspire.naplp.gwu.edu

The INSPIRE Pre-College Program is a full scholarship open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian rising junior and senior high school students, including 2016 anticipated graduates, who want to spend 3-weeks on the George Washington University (GW) campus to learn about intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government. The program is a full-day experiential undergraduate course, Native Politics and the American Political System, taught by GW faculty, which will offer opportunities for students to meet and interview influential Native advocates who work in Washington, D.C.

As an added bonus, INSPIRE students live on campus and participate in recreational programs with the community of high school students enrolled in GW Pre-College programs.

INSPIRE scholarships are awarded to students based on evidence of academic ability, leadership potential, and an interest in public service. Students from all tribes and from every part of the United States are welcome to apply.

There is no application fee. The INSPIRE Pre-College Program is spearheaded by the Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP) at (GW) and made possible by a generous contribution from AT&T.

What does the INSPIRE scholarship cover?

One course in Native Politics and the American Political System (3 undergraduate credit hours)
Room and board at GW
Airfare to and from Washington, D.C. (one round-trip ticket)
All required textbooks
Required local travel related to the course
NOTE: While credit bearing courses are typically transferable to other institutions, please check specific university policies

The Inspire Native Teens Initiative | Native American Political Leadership Program | The George Washington University

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINE
FASTWEB is a search engine for scholarships. Try it to locate specific scholarships, you have to fill out a profile, with name, etc. and specific scholarship info; for example art, engineering, etc.

Try www.fastweb.com

Fastweb : Scholarships, Financial Aid, Student Loans and Colleges

STEP-UP SUMMER PROGRAM for seniors and juniors
Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) program. The project aims to expose American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) current year junior and senior high school students to the science of diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, and obesity. Please know that sometimes we need to look outside the above mentioned areas, such as Traditional Foods, Environment, etc.
Program Highlights:
• 8 weeks of full-time (35-40 hours per week) research experience with flexible starting dates depending on your school summer release dates.
• Summer research stipend.
• All-paid travel expenses to the Annual High School STEP-UP Research Symposium held on NIH’s Main Campus in Bethesda, Maryland
Students must:
• US citizen
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be in 11th or 12th grade at time of application
• Must have minimum overall GPA of 2.75
• Must have personal medical/health Insurance
• Must fulfill a disadvantaged background
(Native American/Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, disability, low socioeconomic background, first generation)
• Make sure to check the American Indian Alaska Native category if appropriate, Also please state your Tribal affiliation or descendent of.
For more information and to apply Google: NIDDK STEP-UP click on (Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons)
• Application Portal opens November 15 and closes February 15
For more information please contact:
Noe Bareng-Antolin, Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(702) 895-4003 https://www.unlv.edu/airec

American Indian Research and Education Center | University of Nevada, Las Vegas

HORATIO ALGER NATIONAL CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
(510 awards up to $2,500 each)
Receive up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree

*Have completed high school (or earned a GED)
*Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
*Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
*Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
*Be under the age of 30
*Be a United States citizen
*The application will be open with a rolling deadline until all awards have been given out
*Applications will be reviewed monthly.

Find more information at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

Career & Technical Scholarships – Horatio Alger Association Students On this page you can find the Association’s scholarship programs for students who plan to pursue career or technical training. Scroll down to check out the eligibility criteria. Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program (510 awards up to $2,500 each) Receive up to $2,500 to purs...

HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP - HEALTH OCCUPATION

JULIE BUXA HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP ($250) (deadline March 31)

*To be eligible, the applicant must have taken a Health Science (Careers) Class and currently be a
graduating high school senior.
*Application to be completed on-line. Please go to this link:
http://form.jotform.us/form/42684754920159
*Awarding of the scholarship will be based on interest in a health science career, college
aspirations, school activities, leadership activities, community participation, and ability to
overcome obstacles, financial need, grades and letter of application
For questions regarding the application process, contact:
Pat AxtmanScholarship Chairperson
Williston High School
PO Box 1407
Williston, ND 58802
1-701-770-3861
[email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: March 31st
The recipient of the JULIE BUXA Health Science Instructors Scholarship will be notified by
April 30th of the current year.
The scholarship money will be sent directly to the
recipient. Find out more information at http://www.nd.gov/cte/ under scholarships

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education The mission of the State Board for Career and Technical Education is to work with others to provide all North Dakota citizens with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful performance in a globally competitive workplace.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED SCHOLARSHIP (Deadline for Applying - April 1, 2017)
Reuben T. Guenthner ScholarshIP

Two scholarships in the amount of $350 each will be awarded in May, 2017, to be used for the 2017-2018 school year. The scholarship is not renewable.

Eligibility
The applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

*Be a graduating senior from a North Dakota high school in 2017.
*Have completed one or more career and technical education courses between grades 9 and 12; (Career and Technical *Education courses may be in any of the following programs: Agriculture Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Health Sciences Education, Information Technology Education, Marketing Education, Technology and Engineering Education, or Trade, Industry and Technical Education).
*Enroll in a two-year North Dakota public postsecondary institution.
*Enroll as a full-time student in a career and technical education program of two years or less.
Procedure for Applying

Complete online application form. (ONLINE PORTAL TO OPEN JAN/FEB 2017)
*Email three letters of recommendation to [email protected]. These documents are supporting the character and achievements of the applicant, with at least one recommendation from an instructor. The other letters may be from employers, advisors, or anyone other than family who has significant information about the applicant.
*Email high school transcript to [email protected].
Deadline for Applying - April 1, 2017

Applications must be submitted online with the required documentation emailed before April 1, 2017. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Find out more information at http://www.nd.gov/cte/ under scholarships

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education The mission of the State Board for Career and Technical Education is to work with others to provide all North Dakota citizens with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful performance in a globally competitive workplace.

WALMART SCHOLARSHIPS (application deadline 5:00 pm CT on April 1)

Scholarships for Walmart associates and their Dependents

The Walmart Foundation offers scholarship programs that benefit qualified Walmart associates and their high school senior dependents.

Find out more information at http://giving.walmart.com/associate-scholarships

Associate Scholarships Associate Scholarships Scholarships for Walmart associates and their Dependents The Walmart Foundation offers scholarship programs that benefit qualified Walmart associates and their high school senior dependents. While our scholarships are not available to the public, the Walmart Foundation also pr...

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIPS (DEADLINE: June 12, 2017)

General Information (THERE ARE OTHERS AT THE WEBSITE)

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing their efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.

Deadline and Eligibility
RENEWED DEADLINE: June 12, 2017
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

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BIA JOB PLACEMENT AND TRAINING
This program provides financial assistance from the Job Placement and Training Office to attend vocational training. Contact Brenda Davis for more information at 701-477-6176. You may also pick up an application from your counselor.

INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
For Native American/Alaskan Natural Resources Students. The Truman D. Picard scholarship for graduating senior high school students is $2,000. Students interested in engaging in a Natural Resources Program may apply. For more information go to http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html There are other resources listed on this page.

Intertribal Timber Council : About Us : Scholarships Scholarship Information and Details

INDIGENOUS WISDOM IN NURSING at NDSU
The I-Win program at NDSU's goal is to increase the presence and contribution of American Indian people in nursing. The program provides support for nursing students by: offering scholarships, stipends, mentorship, academic support, and a supportive environment. To find more information go to www.ndsu.edu/nursing/iwin_scholarship/

I-WIN Scholarship - School of Nursing (NDSU) The Indigenous Wisdom in Nursing (I-WIN) scholarships are designed to provide scholarship support for qualified students pursuing a degree in nursing at North Dakota State University. The scholarship program supports the overall objective to increase the number of American Indian students in nursing...

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FIREFIGHTING AND CULINARY FOUND HERE
Southwestern Community College is located in Coos Bay, Oregon on the west coast. SOCC offers over 50 programs. Of note, is that it is the home of the Oregon Culinary Institute with programs in: Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Management, and Baking Management. SOCC also has a program in fire science. Tuition is the same for all in state and out of state students and has on campus housing. SOCC has apartment style housing. SOCC sponsors 18 athletic teams in 11 sports. The average class size is 23. Go to www.socc.edu or facebook:/SWOCC, or instagram: or Twitter: for further information.

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