Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

November 29, 2003 - Issue 101

Opportunities - Page Two

Here you will find listings of:

• Positions Available - including Fellowships and Internships;
• Scholarship, Award and Grant Information; and
• Event Announcements.

We will update this page if we receive additional opportunities for events, etc. that will occur before our issue publication date.

We receive these announcements from various sources including Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) and NativeShare

To view additional listing from previous issues, click here

11/29/03

Scholarship Announcement

This year we will award scholarships in the following categories: 2004 graduating senior high school students ($1,200 scholarships) seeking an education in Natural Resources, and students who currently attend an institution of higher education and are studying Natural Resources ($1,800 scholarships).

Interested students must provide the following information by close of business (5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time) January 30, 2004 to the Intertribal Timber Council Education Committee:

• Letter of Application demonstrating (1) an interest in Natural Resources, (2) a commitment to education, community/ culture, (3) academic merit and (4) financial need. The Education Committee reviews and ranks each application. All four point should be addressed in the letter. The letter maybe up to two pages in length.
• Resume.
• Three letters of reference
• Validated enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Native Alaska Corportation, as established by the U.S. Government.
• 2004 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Please provide documented proof of application to an institution of higher education to study in the area of Natural Resources along with school grades.
• COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you are currently enrolled in a higher education program please provide documented proof of study in the area of Natural Resources, along with grades.

Application Deadline: 01/04/04

1112 N.E. 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-2114
Phone: (503) 282-4296
FAX: (503) 282-1274
Email: itc1@teleport.com
Website: www.itcnet.org

11/29/03

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP (GMS) - APPLY ONLINE

Washington, DC - The Gates Millennium Scholars program is pleased to announce the launching of its website for the 2004 - 2005 GMS awards. Apply online or download nomination materials from www.gmsp.org. General information, detailed instructions, and current scholar profiles can also be found on the website. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, tribal higher education representatives, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students with outstanding academic records, strong leadership potential, and commitment to community service. Nominators and recommenders must act in their personal capacity. Institutional nominations will not be accepted. All completed nomination materials must be postmarked or submitted online no later than January 16, 2004.

Eligibility Criteria: In the 2004-2005 academic year, individuals are eligible to be considered for a Gates Millennium Scholarship if they:

• are Asian Pacific Islander American, African American, Hispanic American or American Indian/Alaska Native;
• are a citizen, legal permanent resident or national of the United States;
• have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
• will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen in the academic year 2004-2005;
• have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities that reflect leadership abilities;
• meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant can only be determined though the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs.

11/29/03

Announcing the Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program

• Native American and Alaska Native students studying fields related to the environment, health care, or tribal public policy are eligible for the scholarship. Native American and Alaska Native scholars have come from such backgrounds as American Indian studies, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, tribal policy, economic development, government, health care, health sciences, and health policy.

• Any college sophomore or junior studying fields related to the environment. Majors have included environmental engineering, agriculture, biology and other natural sciences, natural resource management, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, cultural studies, history, public policy, and pre-law. It is anticipated that the candidate's plan of study will include coursework in ethics and public policy and/or public or community service experience in the area of the candidate's career field.

The Udall Scholarship is by nomination only - students must be nominated by the Udall Faculty Representative on campus. Faculty Representative contact information and the application materials are available on our website at www.udall.gov

Application Deadline: 03/03/04(internal institutional deadlines may be earlier)

Please contact Melissa Millage with any questions at (520) 670-5542, or at millage@udall.gov

11/29/03

Announcing the Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

The Udall Foundation established the Native American Congressional Internship Program to give Native American college students an opportunity to learn about the federal government from the inside. Each year, twelve candidates are selected for a ten-week, intensive internship in Washington, D.C. Interns work full time in congressional offices, fulfilling a variety of tasks ranging from general support work to special research and writing projects. This enables interns to observe government decision-making processes on a daily basis, including attending hearings and votes in The House and Senate. Through an enrichment component of the program, students are provided with the opportunity to network, meet key decision-makers, and attend lectures, special lunches and receptions.

This program will provide people of Native American ancestry with practical experiences in the legislative process, congressional matters, and governmental proceedings.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to learning about the federal government. They must be self-motivated and interested in taking advantage of the rich and diverse resources available to them in Washington, D.C. Additionally, candidates for the internship program must:

• Be an enrolled member of a recognized tribe.
• Be a college junior, senior, graduate student, law student or graduating from a tribal college.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA or "B" average.
• Have an interest in tribal government and policy.

Provisions
Interns are provided with the following:

• Airfare to and from Washington, D.C.
• Dormitory lodging at a local university.
• Daily allowance sufficient for meals, transportation, and incidentals.
• A $1,200 educational stipend to be paid at the conclusion of the internship.

The completed application package must be received by February 3, 2004.

Please mail to:

Morris K. Udall Internship Program
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1922

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application, please contact Program Manager Kristin Kelling at (520) 670-5609 or (520) 670-5529, or e-mail at kelling@udall.gov.

11/29/03

Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities

Application Deadline Dates:
Predoctoral: November 19, 2003
Dissertation: December 3, 2003
Postdoctoral: December 17, 2003

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or national
• Native American Indian, Mexican American/Chicana/Chicano, Alaska Native (Eskimo or Aleut), Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), Black/African American, or Puerto Rican
• Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level

Stipend and Allowances:

• Predoctoral-$17,000 to the fellow, institutional allowance of $6,000 for three years
• Dissertation-$21,000 for one year
• Postdoctoral-$40,000 for one year, $1,500 employing institution allowance, to be matched by employing institution
• All awardees have expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows

For Further Information and Applications, Contact:
phone: (202)334-2872
fax: (202)334-3419
e-MAIL: infofell@nas.eduinfofell@nas.edu

See website for complete eligibility information: http://national-academies.org/fellowships

Web-based applications may be filled out and submitted on-line