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2009 University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED)
Award program honors ourstanding diverse undergraduate students who are currently registered full-time study at ANY of the University of Minnesota campuses. SEED Award recipients are diverse students who demonstrate impressive achievement and leadership in at least ONE of the two following areas:
* Academic performance and engagement with the chosen field of study. The field of study need not be in the area of equity, diversity, ethnic studies, GLBT studies, etd., but students must deomonstate a high level of commitment and achievement in the area(s) of study they have chosen to pursue at the University of Minnesota.
* Community outreach and activism. Students should demonstrate a high level of commitment to and egagement with a particular issue of social justice, community, and/or community organization. Such community activism can take place on or off any of the University of Minnesota campuses.
Factors:
*Diverse student who backgrounds and/or identities are underrepresented at the University of Minnesota.
* Students who are full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors at any of hte University of Minnesota's campuses, with a minimum of four semesters' completed coursework at the University
* Students with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
Deadline September 25, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
For More information and application form see website
http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/SEEDAwards2009.html

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Endowed Scholarship

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 through a generous gift from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The SMSC scholarship program is designed to recruit and retain talented American Indian students with demonstrated financial need to the University of Minnesota. The SMSC scholarship program is administered by the University's Office for Equity and Diversity.

The primary goal of the SMSC scholarship program is to support incoming University of Minnesota freshmen and transfer students with demonstrated financial need. A smaller number of scholarships may also be awarded to newly-admitted graduate and professional students in specific disciplines. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years or until graduation (whichever comes first) for undergraduates, contingent upon academic performance. For graduate and professional students, the length of funding is contingent upon academic performance, the school of enrollment, and degree program, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See criteria below.

Download the SMSC applicaton form (PDF).

Scholarship Awards

1. Scholarships will be issued on the basis of demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. All SMSC scholarship funds can only be used for tuition, fees, and/or books related to the students coursework at the University of Minnesota.

2. The amount of each scholarship will vary dependent on individual demonstrated need and other awards received by the scholarship applicant. Scholarships will not exceed $10,000.

3. Continuing undergraduate recipients will receive an additional merit award of $500 per year for maintaining a 3.0 or above cumulative grade point average for the academic year.

Scholarship Eligibility
To be considered for a SMSC scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Admission to one of the University's of Minnesota's five campuses (Twin Cities, Crookston, Duluth, Morris, or Rochester) as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.

2. Enrollment or eligibility for enrollment in a federally-recognized tribe.

3. Graduate and professional students must have an academic focus in one or more of the following areas: medicine, dentistry, or other health-related disciplines; public health; business administration/accounting; public policy or government administration; education; or law.

4. Undergraduate scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average for SMSC scholarships to be renewed after the first year. Graduate and professional scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average for renewal.

Application, Deadline, and Selection

1. All students must submit a complete scholarship application packet. Download the SMSC application form (PDF).

2. Application packets received by March 15, 2009 will be given preference. No applications will be accepted after May 31, 2009.

3. A complete SMSC application packet includes:
• The SMSC application, completed and signed.
• A letter of recommendation from a former teacher, employer, or community representative/elder
• An essay of between 250 and 500 words that includes a statement of the applicant’s educational, career, and life goals.

The FAFSA must be submitted each year for application or renewal of the SMSC scholarship.

4. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the SMSC Selection Committee.

Contact: For more information about the SMSC scholarship program, please contact Rickey Hall, assistant vice president for equity and diversity, at hallrl@umn.edu.

Morris K. Udahl Foundation
2009 Internship and Scholarship Program Opportunities
Native American Congressional Internship Program
10 week Summer Internship in Washington, D.C. for Native American and Alaskan Native undergraduate, graduate and law students. Students are placed in Congressional offices, committees or select agencies to experience an insiders's view of the federal government and learn more about the federal government's trust relationship with tribes. The Foundations provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem, and a $1,200 educational stipend.
Application must be received at the Foundation by January 30.
for more information about Udahl Scholarships see Udahl Scholarships

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
Master of Education MED Tribal Cohort Scholarship
Guidelines:
1. Accepted to the M.Ed Program.
2 . Have a FAFSA on file at UMD for the year you are applying.
3. Apply for one semester at a time for a maximum of $500.00 per semester. Application
Questions: Contact and Application Reviewer: Rick Smith, 209 Boh Hall, 218-726-6379, UMD, email: rsmith1@d.umn.edu

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
Cristina Guimaraes Memorial Scholarship
Eligibilitry Criteria: Specified by donars, Dr. Omar and Mrs. Susan Guimaraes
A. Plus Factors: American Indian/ Alaskan Native
B. Student Status: Returning students only of Sophomore, Junior or Senior Status.
C. Full-time: Undergraduate students only.
D. Financial need: Preferred but not required.
E. Major: Biological sciences
F. Achievement: Returning student GPA 2.5 minumum
Renewability-(per semester)
* Qualifications for renewal
* GPA 2.5 minimum
* Credits completed (24 credits per year minimum)
* Limit (four years of support)
Funding: Annual Gift
Dollar amount $2200 equally distributed ($1,100. Fall and $1,100 Spring Semester)
FMI: Contact: Rick J. Smith, 218-726-6976, email: rsmith1@d.umn.edu

UMD AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP
The UMD American Indian/Alaskan Native Community Volunteer Scholarship anually honors an awards up to four (4) undergraduate students in attendance at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), who exemplify excellence in academic and/or personal life. The work of the award recipient is characterized by exceptional personal commitment to the AI/AN communities

Eligibility: Open to all UMD undergraduates who demonstrate significant contributions by direct involvement with American Indian/Alaskan Native(AI/AN) Communities. The following criteria will guide the selection process:
* Must be a Full-Time Undergraduate Student at UMD
* Preference will be given to students with a 2.5 GPA or better
* Submit a recent transcript
* Demonstrate Financial Need (Current FAFSA Must be on file)
* Actively Contributing to the AI/AN Community
* Students Must Submit a 250 word essay describing their involvement with AI/AN Community
* Must Submit a Letter from a community member clearly stating their community Involvement
* Transfer Students are Eligible to apply
**PLUS FACTORS:
-Affliated with a Federally or State recognized Tribe
-A United States or Canadian Military Veteran
-Gender equity will be a priority
Nominations: Individual students may nominate themselves. Other students, faculty, instructors, university staff, and community members may make nominations as well.
Contact: AILRC office 218-726-6379 for more information
Available at UMD AILRC, 315 Kirby Plaza
Application
Deadline for Application August 1 of each year.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND CORPORATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
American Indian College Fund & Ford Motor Company Scholarship.
Deadline November 30
Eligibility:
Have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.,
Have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in accounting, computer science, computer, electrical or mechanical engineering; finance; information systems; marketing or operations management. Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community.
Be American Indian, Alaska Native or Hawaii Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy.
Have submitted a Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)
Attend one of the accredited colleges or universities listed in the application at http://www.collegefund.org (UMD is one of them)

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Scholarship LINKS
NOTE: please go to web site for information,
AILRC does not have forms for the following scholarships:

ALL Degree Levels (including High School Students):

Keepers of the Fire Scholarship Program
http://ssw.asu.edu/portal/research/oaip2/oaippdfs/Keepers_Scholarship_2009.pdf

NSPE Minority Scholarships
http://www.nspe.org/index.html

NAJA ( Native American Journalist Association) Scholarships
Select the Program Tab, then Students, then Scholarships
http://www.naja.com/

Miss Indian USA
http://www.indians.org/Programs/MIUSApro/miusapro.html

HANA United Methodist Scholarships
http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3538791/k.18E6/Scholarships_for_Undergraduate_andor_Graduate_Students.htm