Native Scholarships @ HSU
Posted by: "Andre Cramblit" andrekar@ncidc.org apcKaruk
Sat Nov 11, 2006 12:56 am (PST)
Please forward to students who may qualify and are interested. Courtesyof Beth Eschenbach, Professor of Environmental Resources EngineeringHumboldt State University, PI of the Scientific Leadership Scholars(SIS) program. For more information or to apply, seehttp://www.humboldt .edu/~sls/ or contact the University atsls@humboldt. edu or 707-826-4348.____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _____________ _________ _________ _________ ________PROGRAM OVERVIEWStudents in good academic standing in Computer Science, EnvironmentalResources Engineering, or Mathematics will receive annual scholarshipsof $3623 as a part of their total financial aid package. Thisscholarship will reduce the need for student loans or to work while astudent. Applicants will receive assistance with federal financial aidforms (FAFSA) and applications for other sources of funding tosupplement scholarship and cover expenses. Native American students andstudents that are first generation to attend the university will bepriority applicants. However, any student that meets the academicstandards and financial need requirement will be considered.ELIGIBILITYAll applications for the Scientific Leadership Scholars Program thatmeet the following requirements will receive consideration (applicationsfrom Native American students and students whose parents never attendedcollege will have first priority): 1) Financial need as established bythe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and 2) 2.75 GPA inhigh school.APPLICATION DEADLINEThe scholarship application is due April 15, but a student is onlyeligible if the FAFSA is completed by March 2.

Headwaters Foundation for Justice: Accepting Applications for Social Change FundDeadline: February 1, 2007The Minneapolis, Minn.-based Headwaters Foundation for Justice supports grassroots groups working to address the root causes of injustice. The foundation is seeking groups operating with a long-term vision for social justice, and which are committed to the leadership of community members affected by injustice and to using grassroots organizing to build power and effect social change. The fund will support a wide range of activities for the broad, inclusive advancement of disenfranchised communities such as low-income, people of color, women, LGBT, people with disabilities, and others. For more information, visit: http://www.headwate rsfoundation. org/html/ grantmaking/ index.html.

Legal Internships, Spring and Summer 2007, Washington DCAdvancement Project Advancement Project, a civil rights and racial justice organization, seeks candidates for part-time legal internships for Spring 2007 and full-time internships for Summer 2007 in the Washington DC office. Advancement Project develops strategies for achieving universal opportunity and a racially just democracy by providing community-focused lawyering, policy research, and aggressive media strategies to grassroots organizations fighting to promote racial and social justice. With alliances in Louisiana, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, and North Carolina, our efforts are primarily focused on three issue areas: education, voting rights, and Hurricane Katrina reconstruction. The candidate will work closely with staff and communications experts in creating and implementing strategies to support identified community-organizin g efforts around racial justice issues.Qualifications: Law students or law school graduate A demonstrated commitment to public service Some experience in civil rights law, policy advocacy, or community organizing is a plus Fluency in Spanish is a plus Eligibility for public interest grants or work study is preferred but not required. To Apply: Submit résumé, writing sample, and references to Jennifer Maranzano, Staff Attorney, Advancement Project, 1730 M. Street NW, Suite 910, Washington DC 20036 or jmaranzano@advancem entproject. org or by fax to: (202) 728-9558. Deadline: Accepting applications immediately.

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program: Accepting Applications from Graduate Students in New England and CaliforniaDeadline: January 11, 2007 (nominations)The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship program is to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. For more information, visit: http://www.switzern etwork.org/ fellowship- overview. html.

200 Scholarship Listings:

From Andre Cramblit [andrekar@ncidc.org] we have over 200 scholarships listed on our website

http://www.ncidc.org/educ/scholindex.htm

Paid Internship
I would like to inform you of an internship experience in Washington, D.C created just for students and graduates like you. Every fall, spring, and summer, The Washington Center’s American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative prepares emerging American Indian leaders from colleges and universities from across the country to assume leadership positions in the public sector. Students participate in internships tailored to their interests, take an academic course through The Washington Center, interact with successful government representatives, engage in professional/career development programming and activities, and develop their leadership skills. Please read the information below and attached for application information and to read about past interns’ experiences.

The Washington Center’s American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative
Spring 2007 Internship – Deadline, November 30th

The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars has fully-funded internships available for American Indian students & recent graduates to intern in DC while earning academic credit and participating in career-enhancing structured programming.

STUDENTS RECEIVE:
An all-paid-for internship through a federal agency-internship sponsor that provides a travel stipend to and from Washington, D.C., fully-furnished TWC housing, fully-covered TWC program fee, and a $250 weekly stipend
Internships with challenging job responsibilities in a major government agency;
Practical job training workshops with an emphasis on writing and enhancing overall communication skills, guidance and career counseling, and social activities and events

ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be enrolled in an accredited college, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and be a second semester sophomore or above. Students are also eligible to participate within 18 months of their graduation date.
Students must provide proof of enrollment in a state or federally recognized tribe.
Other Washington Center eligibility requirements apply. http://www.twc.edu/students/eligible.shtml

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Students who intend to apply should notify Machell Louis (below) as soon as possible. Students must submit the paper copy of the application (not the online version) which is available at: http://www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml. Students must check the box marked, “American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative” on page 2 of the application and include proof of enrollment in a state or federally recognized tribe. Applications postmarked after November 30th will be considered on a space-available basis. (There is no application fee for Spring 2007 for this initiative).

For further information about the American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative, please visit http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_federal.shtml#american, or contact Machell Louis, Program Coordinator at 202-513-7529 or via email at machellk@twc.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to D.C. Thank you!

Roshni D. Lal (Ms.)
Senior Program Coordinator, Institutional Relations
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
2301 M Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037-1427
Email: roshniL@twc.edu
Direct: (202) 336-7567
Main: (202) 336-7600
Fax: (202) 336-7609

www.twc.edu

Info for Grant Seekers
Greetings everyone: We would like to bring your attention to our website: http://www.Nativegiving.org This website is designed to help you look for foundations that have expressed an interest in funding Native nonprofits, or who have a history of funding Native nonprofits. On this website, we have listed information about several funders who have funded Native agriculture or food projects in the past. Just click on the link "For Grantseekers" and search by area of interest. We hope you find this resource useful.

Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program for Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students Deadline: March 23, 2007 Contact: Education Committee, Intertribal Timber Council 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4 Portland, Oregon 97232-2114 Phone: (503) 282-4296 Email: itc1@teleport.com Website: http://www.itcnet.org Award is $2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year) and $1,500 for graduating senior high school students. Required materials: Letter of Application must include name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, phone number, be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss interest in natural resources, commitment to education, community, and your culture, financial need (attach or send FAFSA if available); resume; three signed letters of reference (preferable on letterhead); evidence of validated enrollment in a tribe or Native Alaska Corporation; transcripts (high school students must also include documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education, college students must also provide proof of their declared major). Please submit application materials and inquiries to the contact listed above. ************************************************************************************************** FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF) Deadline: February 2, 2007 (two-year degree programs); April 6, 2007 (Mid-Career MPA) Website: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/Harvard/JFK/FinAid/ and http://www.ksg.harvard.edu The John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University is currently seeking candidates for the 2007-2008 Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), established to support promising leaders who have demonstrated commitment to matters of concern to Native American tribes, including (but not limited to) tribal self-governance and policy. It will provide one full tuition fellowship and a stipend to enroll in one of the John F. Kennedy School of Government’s Master degree programs, and will require the recipient to be employed in some form of public service directly benefiting Native Americans for a minimum of three years immediately following completion of the Kennedy School degree. A preference will be given in the award of the fellowship to Native American candidates. One of the nine professional graduate schools on the campus of Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) is Harvard University’s public policy and public management graduate school offering graduate degree programs and executive education opportunities. KSG serves as a forum for the training of future local, national, nonprofit, and world leaders, sharing ideas and best practices. It welcomes leaders past, present, and future to its halls as students, faculty, researchers, fellows, and guests creating a unique community of world leadership and public sector impact. Applicants must apply to be admitted to one of the Master degree programs in order to receive the fellowship. NAPSF applicants must submit a resume, proof of tribal enrollment if applicable, and an essay containing particular qualifications and purpose. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: 2007 Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2007 - UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan & University of Maryland JSIs Phone: 202-496-0130 ext 206 Email: ppia@ppiaprogram.org Website: http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/ The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare diverse students interested in serving the public good for graduate studies in public policy and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. The Fellowship consists of successfully completing one of PPIA’s Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), opportunities for paid internships, a minimum of $5000 scholarship, and a network of 3000 Fellows/Alumni. The JSI curriculum is designed to improve students’ analytical and communication skills through three areas of study – economics, statistics, and policy analysis/writing. The Fellowship Program takes place during the summer, exact dates varies depending on the Junior Summer Institutes. Please see our website for details. Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in public service, demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and be an active participant in Underserved/underrepresented communities. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US and be a college junior when applying. Awards: Attend a summer program fully funded (includes room & board, books, & travel) plus stipend, and receive a minimum of $5000 scholarship when enrolled in a graduate program focused on public service. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: School of American Research Fellowship Programs Deadlines: November 15, 2006, Resident Scholar Program; December 15, 2006, Summer Scholar Program; April 1, 2006, Advanced Seminar Program Contact: Director of Scholar Programs, School of American Research Post Office Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Phone: 505-954-7201 Email: scholar@sarsf.org Website: http://www.sarweb.org Resident Scholar Program – Six fellowships will be awarded to scholars in anthropology and related disciplines whose research is complete and who need time to prepare book-length manuscripts or doctoral dissertations. Scholars are provided with a stipend of up to $40,000, an apartment and office, library assistance, and other benefits during a nine-month tenure, from September 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. Summer Scholar Program – Fellowships are available for six scholars in anthropology and related disciplines to pursue research or writing projects during a two-month tenure, from June 15-August 10, 2007. Scholars whose projects relate to the history of anthropology are especially encouraged to apply. Scholars are provided with a small stipend, free housing and office space, an allowance account, and other benefits. Advanced Seminar Program – Proposals are sought for the Advanced Seminar Program. Each seminar consists of ten scholars, who meet at the School’s Santa Fe campus for five days of intense discussion on a topic that provides new insights into human evolution, behavior, society, or culture. Seminar to be conducted within eighteen to twenty-four months. Funding is also available for two- and three-day seminars. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Gemini Science Fellows & Tenure-track Astronomers in Hilo, Hawaii and La Serena, Chile (Job Code SCI312PO) Deadline: November 30, 2006 Contact: Dr. Inger Jørgensen, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations or Dr. Michael West, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations Email: ijorgensen@gemini.edu or mwest@gemini.edu Website: www.gemini.edu/jobs. At least three openings for Gemini Science Fellows or tenure-track Astronomers in Hilo, Hawaii and La Serena, Chile are available. The Fellows and Astronomers are part of the Gemini science team. Through their work at Gemini Observatory, the Gemini science team is committed to participating in and enabling a better understanding of the Universe. Fellows and Astronomers participate actively in the main activities of Gemini: · direct support executing scientific observations at telescopes; · scientific support of the operation of the telescope and its sub-systems, facility and instrumentation; and · active participation in scientific life of observatory through a strong personal research program and collaborative initiatives with other science staff. The duration of Fellow positions is three years, with a possible two-year extension. Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or related discipline. Substantial experience with optical and/or infrared observations, as well as data analysis and/or instrumentation is desirable. Preference will be given to those astronomers with experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas: multi-object spectroscopy (optical or infrared), integral-field-unit spectroscopy (optical or infrared), infrared imaging, and high spatial resolution imaging and coronagraphy. Applicants who wish to be considered for a tenure-track position must have a strong research record. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Hilo, Hawaii (Job Code SCI903TO) Deadline: November 30, 2006 Contact: Dr. Inger Jørgensen, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations or Dr. Michael West, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations Email: ijorgensen@gemini.edu or mwest@gemini.edu Website: www.gemini.edu/jobs.
Applications are invited for post-doctoral research fellow position. The post-doctoral fellow will work on the Gemini/Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Galaxy Cluster Project, a large international project using HST and the Gemini Telescopes to study galaxy evolution during half the age of the Universe. The project uses two-dimensional photometry from HST, ground-based multi-color photometry, and high signal-to-noise optical spectroscopy for large samples of cluster galaxies to study galaxy evolution in dense environments over red shift range between zero and one. The position is initially funded for one year with additional years contingent on performance and continued funding. We currently expect the position will be funded for three years. The post-doctoral fellow will be a member of the Gemini science team and from the second year also be involved in Gemini Observatory support work. Through their work at Gemini Observatory, the Gemini science team is committed to participating in and enabling a better understanding of the Universe. Members of the Gemini science team participate actively in the main activities of Gemini: · direct support executing scientific observations at telescopes; · scientific support of the operation of the telescope and its sub-systems, facility and instrumentation; and · active participation in scientific life of observatory through a strong personal research program and collaborative initiatives with other science staff. A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have a strong background in observational extra-galactic astronomy. A proven research ability, evidence of research potential, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others, and demonstrated written and oral communication skills are highly desirable. Experience working with optical data would also be an advantage.
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Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Ann Plato Fellowship, Trinity College Deadline: December 15, 2006 Contact: Ann Plato Search Committee, c/o Holly Westfall Williams 231, Trinity College Hartford, CT 06106 Trinity College, Hartford CT, invites applications for the Ann Plato Fellowship. The Ann Plato Fellowship, named for a 19th-century African-American poet, essayist, and teacher, supports a doctoral student who is an American citizen and is engaged in writing his or her dissertation. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and U.S. Latinos, are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates working in fields currently supported by the College. The Fellow enjoys faculty status, delivers a formal, public lecture in the fall semester, and teaches one course in the spring semester. The fellow is expected to be in residence during the fellowship tenure and to become engaged in the Trinity College community. The Fellowship provides a $35,000 stipend; a campus apartment; an office; use of a computer; library privileges at Trinity, including the Watkinson Library, and our consortial colleges, and ready access to Hartford-area archives, including the Connecticut Historical Society, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the state library, the Cities Data Center, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Appointment is for one academic year. Applicants should send a letter of interest that outlines the significance of their dissertation research and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a copy of their dissertation proposal, a 10–20 page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to the Ann Plato Search Committee. **************************************************************************************************
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Andover Teaching Fellowship, Phillips Academy Deadline: January 5, 2007 Contact: Temba T. Maqubela, Dean of Faculty Teaching Fellow Program, Phillips Academy 180 Main Street Andover, MA 01810-4003 Phone: 978-749-4003 Fax: 978-749-4033 Email: ldiamondis@andover.edu Website: http://www.andover.edu/personnel/faculty.htm An independent, coeducational, boarding and day school, Phillips Academy is a diverse community whose students and faculty reflect America’s demographic composition. The school has long been known for its traditions of academic excellence and educational leadership. Phillips Academy’s one-year program for Teaching Fellows is designed for recent graduates from college and graduate school who are interested in pursuing the opportunity to teach in a guided program both in the classroom and dormitory and in athletics. Applicants need to be enthusiastic about living in a residential school that thrives on the challenges of diversity. Fellowships include coaching and interscholastic and intramural sports. We also have a Teaching Fellowship in Community Service for candidates interested in service learning in an educational environment. Please use contact above for additional information and application materials. **************************************************************************************************
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: 2007-2008 Pre-Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in American Indian Studies, Michigan State University Deadline: February 1, 2007 Contact: American Indian Studies Program 414 Baker Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517.432.2193 Email: aisp@msu.edu Website: http://www.aisp.msu.edu The fellowship award provides office space, access to Michigan State University’s outstanding library and computing facilities and to the faculty involved in the American Indian Studies Program, benefits for the year, and a substantial stipend. Applications must be finished with all doctoral work but the dissertation, actively working in American Indian Studies, and committed to a career in Native Studies. It is expected that the Fellow will complete the dissertation during the award year. Applicants may be pursuing the Ph.D. degree in any discipline or area offered at Michigan State University. The successful applicant will be required to teach one course and will affiliate with a department or program in one of the university’s colleges, as well as participate in activities of the American Indian Studies Program. Award period: MSU Fiscal Year, July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Please use contact information above for more information.
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Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: American Council of Learned Societies, Fellowships and Grants 2006-2007 Contact: American Council of Learned Societies 633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-6795 Email: grants@acls.org Website: http://www.acls.org/fel-comp.htm For a complete list of information about ACLS grants and fellowships, please visit the website. **************************************************************************************************

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