Scholarship

Topics in this digest:

Subject: American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) 2006-2007 Academic Year Fellowship American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) 2006-2007Academic Year FellowshipDeadline: June 1, 2006Contact: 4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Suite 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109Phone: 505.881.4584Email: aigc@aigcs.org

Website: http://www.aigcs.org

The American Indian Graduate Center, Inc. announcesthe availability of graduate fellowships for 2006-2007Academic Year for American Indian and Alaska Nativestudents from federally recognized U.S. tribes. AIGCwas founded in 1969 to help open doors to graduateeducation and to help tribes obtain the educatedprofessionals they need to become more self-sufficientand exercise their rights to self-determination. Tobe considered for an AIGC fellowship the applicantmust be: pursuing a masterâ€™s or doctoral degree as afull-time student at an accredited graduate school inthe U.S.; able to demonstrate financial need; and anenrolled member of a federally recognized AmericanIndian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess onefourth degree federally recognized Indian blood.Please contact AIGC or visit the website for moreinformation and for application materials. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:20:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>

Subject: Two Feathers Endowment Grants Program Two Feathers Endowment Grants Program

Deadline: June 1 & September 1, 2006Email: dlk@saintpaulfoundation.org

Website:http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/st/twofeather/

The Two Feathers Endowment is specifically focused onthe involvement of the Indian community. Its goal isto: provide a culturally sensitive, communityresponsive philanthropic vehicle for addressing theneeds within the Indian communities of Minnesota bysupporting artistic, educational, social, and culturaldevelopment activities. Involvement of Indian peoplein all phases of the philanthropic process isfundamental to the success of the Two FeathersEndowment.The following areas of funding priorities have beenestablished: education, children and youth, elders,intergeneration, preservation of culture, and capacitybuilding. Grants will be made to community-based,non-profit organizations within Minnesota that arealso directed or managed by a majority of Indianpeople. Projects seeking modest support from The TwoFeathers endowment to be used in conjunction withother funds or community service and labor willreceive priority. The sponsor may consider requests for multiple years(two) of funding. Grants will be awarded up to$3,500. Please see website for more information andapplication materials. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:19:06 -0700 (PDT)

From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Maggie Gover Fellowship Maggie Gover FellowshipDeadline: Rolling,

but applications will be consideredstarting April 1Contact: INDNâ€™s List ATTN: Internship Coordinator 406 South Boulder

Mezzanine Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74103Phone: (918) 583-6100Fax: (918) 583-6104Email: info@indnslist.orgWebsite: http://www.indnslist.org

The Indigenous Democratic Network, INDNâ€™s List, isthe nationâ€™s only grassroots political organizationdedicated to training and electing Native Americans topublic office while encouraging greater politicalparticipation among American Indians. INDN's Listseeks thoughtful young leaders with excellentabilities to communicate and who display self-directedmotivation. Maggie Gover Fellows should demonstrate acommitment to service in the cause of social justiceand political participation. That commitment may bedemonstrated in leadership roles, a record of socialand political activism, community service, campaignwork, and academic interests. One fellowship will be awarded for the summer term of2006. Fellows will receive a stipend and housingassistance. Please contact INDNâ€™s List for moreinformation. To apply, please visithttp://www.indnslist.org/maggiegrover. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:16:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>

Subject: Cornell University Library Preservation Internship for Native Americans Cornell University Library Preservation Internship forNative AmericansDates:

June 5-August 11, 2006Website: http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservationEmail: beb1@cornell.edu Cornell University Library was funded by the

Institutefor Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to conduct apreservation internship program focusing on NativeAmerican Library staff

. The program focuses onpreservation management of library materials and soundconservation practice, and is designed to build apreservation infrastructure in tribal colleges anduniversities via a train-the-trainers model. Theprogram will prepare the interns to train otherlibrarians, archivists, and technicians in the basicbook repair, rebinding, enclosure construction,preservation of work of art on paper, photographs,reformatting techniques, and other related hands-onskills, as well as preservation program developmentthrough workshops, seminars, on-site surveys,simulations, needs assessments, and the establishmentof a regional disaster plan and response capability.There is funding available for travel to Ithaca, NYand a $5000 stipend for each intern. There is nocharge for housing. For more information andapplication materials, please visit the above website. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:15:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>

Subject: Summer Internships in SW Colorado for Native Americans Summer Internships in SW Colorado for Native Americans Deadline:

Rolling deadlines, please contact for moreinformationContact: Catherine Conrad Center of Southwest Studies Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301;

Phone: 970.247.7456Fax: 970.247.7422Email: conrad_c@fortlewis.edu

Website: http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/InternNAApp.htm The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis Collegeinvites applications for its paid internship programin summer 2006.

The Center's Native American HonorsInternships program provides select Native studentswith quality, mentored paid practical experience atthe Center, in Durango, Colorado, which is in the FourCorners Region. Working with a variety of types ofspecial collections, the intern will undertake anarrangement and description project, help providereference service to researchers, andparticipate in other library/archives activities atthe Delaney Southwest Research Library. Requirements for all internship categories:

1. Must be an enrolled tribal member of a U.S.federally recognized tribe; this includes NativeHawaiians. This is established by the applicant'sfurnishing the Center of Southwest Studies with eithera Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or a tribalenrollment card.2. Must have successfully completed 30 undergraduateacademic credits.3. GPA of 2.5 or higher.4. When taking the internship experience for academiccredit, must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during theinternship period.6. Must be detail-oriented, have strong organizationalskills, be familiar with MS Word and Accessapplications, and be able to lift and carry a 30-poundbox. Preference will be given to applicants who haveprevious related experience and/or course work in thearea of archives. ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 24 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:25:32 -0500 From: "Cara Cowan" <cara@caracowan.com>

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 25 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:16:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: AISES Native American/Alaska Native A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship AISES Native American/Alaska Native A.T. AndersonMemorial ScholarshipDeadline: Postmarked June 15

Contact: American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship Coordinator P.O. Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828

Website: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/Email: scholarships@aises.orgPhone: 505.765.1052

These scholarships are awarded to AmericanIndian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees inthe sciences, engineering, medicine, naturalresources, math, and technology. $1,000 forundergraduates; $2,000 for graduate students.ELIGIBILITY: Must have a 2.7 or higher cumulative GPA(on 4.0 scale); full-time undergraduate or graduatestudent, majoring in math, science, medicine,engineering, physical science, or natural resources;members of AISES ($10/year fee);

AmericanIndian/Alaskan Native.For more information and for application materials,please visit the website above. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html

Coca-Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to provide youth with the educational opportunities and support systems that they need to become knowledgeable and productive citizens. The Foundation encourages new solutions to countless problems that impede educational systems today, and it supports existing programs that work.

The Foundation offers grants to public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher training programs, educational programs for minority students, and global education programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and reviewed quarterly. Visit the website listed above for more information.

________________________________________________________________________

Message: 4

Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:57:50 -0700 (PDT)

From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>

Subject: Community Programs Funded

http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001818

Target Corporation Store Grants

The Target Corporation Store Grants support nonprofit organizations and schools in the communities where the company's stores are located. There are currently stores in every state with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, and Vermont. The company's Store Grants focus on the following three areas: arts, family violence prevention, and early childhood reading. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2006, and should be submitted to the local Target store team leader. Visit the website listed above for more information.

________________________________________________________________________

Message: 5

Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:42:34 -0700 (PDT)

From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>

Subject: Adoph Van Pelt Special Fund for Indian Scholarships

****************************************

Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs Program Number:

62457

Title: Adoph Van Pelt Special Fund for Indian Scholarships

E-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net

Program URL:

http://www.indian-affairs.org/vanpelt.htm

SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor provides funding for scholarships ranging from $500 to

$800 dollars to Native American students.

Scholarships are based on need and merit.

Deadline(s): 07/17/2006

DEADLINE NOTE

The sponser will be accepting application packages

for the 2006-2007 school year from April 17, 2006 through

July 17,2006.

Link to full program description:

http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?62457