Scholarship for Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students

September 19, 2008

Scholarship Announcement For Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students
Deadline: January 30, 2009, 5:00 p.m. PST

Award: $2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year) $1,500 for graduating senior high school studentsnPurpose: The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

Required Material: The Education Selection Committee will review and rank only those applicants who completely address each area. Please be specific. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Letter of Application: The letter must include your name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, and phone number. It should be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss the following:
a. Interest in natural resources
b. Commitment to education, community and your culture
c. Financial need. Students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should attach the Student Aid Report or have the report sent to the ITC office.
2. Resumé
3. Three signed letters of reference, preferably on letterhead.
4. Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U. S. Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, will suffice.
5. Transcripts: ALL students must include transcripts.
- High school students must also provide documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education.
- College students must also provide proof of their declared major.

All requested information MUST be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) January 30, 2009 for consideration. For more information, please visit our website www.itcnet.org. Fax (503-282-1274) and e-mail (itc1@teleport.com) submissions are acceptable as long as we receive them by 5:00 p.m. January 30, 2009, and the original is mailed and postmarked by January 30, 2009.

Inquiries and applications should be directed to the Intertribal Timber Council Office:
ATTN: EDUCATION COMMITTEE
INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL
1112 N. E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4
Portland, Oregon 97232-2114
(503) 282-4296

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) has cooperative financial aid agreements with the University of Washington and Salish Kootenai College. Recipients of the ITC Truman Picard Scholarship are eligible to receive additional scholarships including tuition waivers. For more information, visit the ITC website or contact the colleges directly.

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