ANNY - Amplified Nevada Native Youth

Free Financial Coaching Available to Tribal Citizens

Since June 2020, with grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) has been offering three types of free financial coaching to tribal
citizens across the United States:
1) credit counseling
2) homebuyer education
3) financial management (i.e. budgeting).

Confidential sessions are offered one-on-one, by teleconference
(Zoom) or phone call, with a Native certified credit counselor, homebuyer education provider, and financial educator.

Typically, these sessions will last for an hour and are scheduled at a
mutually agreeable time. Thus far, ONAC has offered this free financial coaching to those participating in ONAC’s other programming.

Now, ONAC is offering these financial coaching services to a wider group of tribal constituents. If you are a tribal citizen interested in free financial coaching, please complete the following registration form: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ONACcounselingregistration

Once the form has been submitted to ONAC, our financial coach will work with you to schedule a remote session by phone or teleconference. This confidential financial coaching is available to
any American Indian or Alaska Native in the United States, regardless of where you reside.

For any questions about these financial coaching services, contact Christy Finsel, ONAC Executive Director, at (405) 720-0770 or [email protected] .

Sharing info about Natives Rising STEM Camp in Washington, DC. This is a 6-day camp from July 27-August 2, 2024. This is a FREE camp for Native American high school juniors and seniors. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 30.

For more info or to apply visit: https://joinnativesrising.com/camp/

Join us this week on Cobell Community for an exclusive Live Q&A session hosted by MindCore Collaborative and Cobell staff! Dive into discussions about what to retain and how to prepare for your CV and resume. RSVP today by visiting community.cobellscholar.org or by downloading the Cobell Scholar app!

Calling all Alaska Native Youth 📢⛰️ to apply for the 2024 Alaska Summer Youth Practicum, taking place July 16- 22 in Anchorage, AK.
📆 Applications will be opening soon!
🖥️For more information check out: nafws.org/youth-early-professional/alaska-summer-youth-practicum/

Processing for the 2024-25 FAFSA® form has begun! ​

To view any updates related to your FAFSA form status, you can check the “My Activity” section of your StudentAid.gov dashboard.​

Later in March, you will be able to add any missing signatures, add or update schools, and address any errors.​

StudentAid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct

"Exploring Tribal Higher Education: A Complete List of Tribal Colleges." Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are higher education institutions that are created by and for American Indian and Alaska Native and Alaska Native communities in the United States of America. Read full article here...https://cobellscholar.org/cobell_blog/exploring-tribal-higher-education-a-complete-list-of-tribal-colleges/

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9-12 in Fall 2024! Sharing info from ASU on the 2024 INSPIRE Summer Program, June 16-22 at the ASU Tempe Campus. This program is hosted by the Office of American Indian Initiatives (OAII) – ACCESS ASU and Phoenix Indian Center.

INSPIRE is a no-cost, weeklong, college readiness program for American Indian High School students. Students will participate in a variety of academic and cultural based activities while connecting with ASU students, staff and faculty to help them prepare for college.

Deadline to apply: April 22

Please click the link to apply: https://eoss.asu.edu/access/programs/summer/inspire

Please email Sahmie Joshevama, [email protected], if you have any questions.

Scholarship applications open NOW!

Catching the Dream
Deadline: March 15
https://catchingthedream.org/application-forms/

American Indian Services
Deadline: April 1
https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships

American Indian Education Fund
Deadline: April 4
http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships_undergrad

NativeVision
Deadline: May 17
https://cih.jhu.edu/nativevision-scholarship/

Hello Seniors, here is your money Monday post. The Steingard Family Scholarship through the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is a first-generation scholarship for graduating seniors from Northern Nevada. The Steingard Family Scholarship will award up to $2,500. Awards have the potential to be renewed with reapplication for up to three additional years.

For more information click the link below:

https://nevadafund.org/scholarships/steingard-family-scholarship

Hello Seniors, here is your money Monday post. The Peggy Bowker Memorial Scholarship in Engineering is now open and it is DUE MARCH 1st. The Peggy Bowker Memorial Scholarship is for women pursuing an engineering degree at the University of Nevada Reno. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units a semester. The maximum reward for this scholarship is $5,000 a year but with the possibility to renew with reapplication.

For more information click the link below:
https://nevadafund.org/scholarships/peggy-bowker-memorial-scholarship-engineering

The 25 U 25 application is open!
The UNITY 25 Under 25 is a national youth leadership recognition program. The awards program is designed to celebrate the achievements of Native American and Alaskan Native youth ages 14 to 24 who embody UNITY’s core mission and exude living a balanced life developing their spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being.
The application closes on March 29, 2024.
Visit www.unityinc.org for application details.

🤑 Save the date for NAYEP 2024!

Turn an idea into a business in just 5 days with our Native American Youth Entrepreneurship Program! High school students that identify as Indigenous are invited to develop their business skills, learn from Indigenous professionals and win prizes!

The aim of NAYEP is to foster skills to encourage private-sector development in Indian Country by teaching high-school youth the basics of economics, computer skills, strategies for success and business-plan preparation.

With the guidance of experienced instructors and Indigenous business leaders, NNI’s NAYEP teaches high school students how to build entrepreneurial skills and actualize a business idea.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey from the comfort of your home!

Learn more here: http://tinyurl.com/NAYEP

Indigenous Language Revitalization The Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization (CILR) program provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to develop practical strategies f

Are you searching for a scholarship? Apply for funding through Native Forward Scholars Fund!

We’ve made the process easier for you! By submitting an application, you will be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for. We offer scholarship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students pursuing degrees in all fields of study.

To apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/33afcvmx

“Hot Cheetos does not activate your ancestral energy.” Dr. Pearl Yellowman IYKYK UNITY 2024

Chickasaw students enrolled at an accredited college with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher may apply for the laptop scholarship. Full-time undergraduate students (12 credit hours/units or more) and part-time master’s and doctorate students (excluding summer) are eligible.

The laptop scholarship is awarded once per student’s college career and shipped via FedEx directly to the student’s address.

For more information, call (580) 421-7711. To apply online, visit Chickasaw.net/HigherEd.

Hello Seniors, here is another money Monday's post! The Community Funds of Northern Nevada Find My Scholarship application is now open. By taking the community funds scholarship eligibility quiz you can see what scholarships you qualify for. Some of these scholarships are based on financial need, but others represent an award for achievement.

For more information click the link below: https://nevadafund.org/scholarships

📣 Opportunity for Native youth!⚡
More info👉🏼 linktr.ee/NVAN