Oregon Native American Chamber Scholarships
Northwest Native Chamber
Award: $2,500–$5,000
To provide financial support to American Indian and Alaskan Native students who seek to use their education as a means to offer service to their respective communities. Qualifications: Applicant must be residents of the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington, and be American Indian and/or Alaskan Native students; must be currently enrolled and attending an accredited community college, accredited four-year college/university, or post-secondary educational institution in the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington; or, Be currently enrolled and attending a leadership development program or institution or non-traditional learning program based on a well-developed criterion that matches intended outcomes of the SA2 program, in the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington; must be in good academic standing at their respective institution. Selection criteria: Selection is based on the application submission and the students demonstrated interest/involvement in Native American activities or affairs. How to apply: Applicant must complete and submit the following materials application form, available online; sealed official college or high school transcript; sealed original letter of recommendation from a person other than a family member; a professional associated with the applicants' education, community involvement, extracurricular activities or employment is preferred; photocopy of proof of college/university enrollment for incoming freshmen; photocopy of current driver's license; photocopy of proof of Native American identification. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified; Native American studies.
Eligibility
- States: OR, WA
- Minimum GPA: 2.0