High School Students

Booklet of Native American scholarships

http://www.coquilletribe.org/documents/NativeAmericanScholarship.pdf

Paying For College: Resource for High School Students: Native American Version Compiled by Rosie Dayzie (Navajo)

Intern High School Counselor

"This is a contribution, to provide scholarship information for Native students, to encourage and promote postsecondary education for Native students, to promote networking opportunities for Native Americans, and to raise awareness and appreciation for the contributions made by Native Americans to our society. I share this resource with the hope that you would also seek compassion about young people who need guidance and support toward finding the quality of life. You may duplicate and distribute this free booklet. ~Rosie Dayzie"

Dartmouth College Native Fly-In Program

Dartmouth's annual Native Fly-In program provides talented high school seniors with an unparalleled opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the College's academic resources, student services and admission & financial aid criteria. Program participants enjoy extensive interaction with members of the Dartmouth Native community along with a cross section of college students, faculty and staff through a mix of information sessions, academic presentations and social events. Complimentary meals and on-campus housing are included for Fly-In guests with round trip transportation assistance.

If you are interested in being a Native Fly-In participant, some of the basic criteria include:

American Fisheries Society Program for High Schoolers

The American Fisheries Society has an excellent program for high school students interested in the fisheries sciences, called the Hutton program. Some of the mentors include Alaska, Federal agencies, and other organizations. http://www.fisheries.org/afs/hutton.html

Young Native American Writer's Essay Contest

The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to encourage young Native Americans to think about the critical issues impacting their tribal communities today.

For more information, visit: http://nativewriters.hklaw.com/index.asp