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10/04/13 > AES Engineers Scholarship
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Awarded on the basis of character and essay. Deadline for entry is October 4, 2013.
7/15/13 > North Dakota Indian Scholarship Board
6/30/13 > Sussle Scholarship
Scholarship name: Sussle Scholarship URL: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Deadline: June 30 and December 31 each year
Value: $5000
Scholarships available: 1 at each deadline
Mission: Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor willo win the scholarship.
6/21/13 > Big Sun Athletics Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. Amount $500. Deadline is June 21, 2013.
6/14/13 > Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2013
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site.
6/03/13 > Association on American Indian Affairs scholarship information
Check the attachment for scholarship information from the Association on American Indian Affairs.

6/01/13 > LOCAL- Turtle Mountain Dollars for Scholars
5/31/13 > Full Circle Scholarship Program
Greetings from the American Indian College Fund Scholarship Team. In 2012-2013 we've awarded over $5 million in scholarships to Native American students.
Each year we take applications for our Full Circle Scholarship Program from January 1st through May 31st. We want to make sure that college-bound students are aware of this opportunity and complete an application. More details are available at collegefund.org/scholarships (phone 800 776 3863).
5/27/13 > B. Davis Scholarship
"B. Davis Scholarship" The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are renewing the scholarship for 2013. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you're there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships. The deadline for applications is May 27, 2013 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
5/01/13 > Associated General Contractors of North Dakota Scholarships
The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota distributed over $40,000 in scholarships last year and would like as many students to apply as possible again this year.

1. Senior students who plan to enroll at North Dakota State University this fall and major in Construction Engineering/Construction Management are eligible to be considered for a $1,500 scholarship.

2. Seniors planning to attend North Dakota State College of Science and Bismarck State College this fall and major in construction related majors are eligible for consideration for $500 scholarships.

The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota Scholarship Application form is available on the attachment.

5/01/13 > Starion Financial Scholarship
In support of education in Rolette County, Starion Financial is proud to again offer a $500.00 Scholarship.
Qualifications for this scholarship:
1. Student must be graduating this spring from a High School located in Rolette County and he/she will be attending a college or technical school this fall.

2. At the time of receiving scholarshop application, student or one of their parents must have an account relationship with Starion Financial.

Applications must be completed and returned by May 1st, 2013.
Application and details are available on the link below.

5/01/13 > 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Scholarship
If you are a Catholic Rolette County High School graduating Senior and plan to attend college beginning the fall of 2013, you may apply for this $500 scholarship award.

One senior male and one senior female will each be awarded a $500 scholarship.

Details and application are available in the attachment below.

5/01/13 > Chief Little Shell Scholarship presented by Turtle Mountain State Bank
Application for the Chief Little Shell Scholarship, presented by the Turtle Mountain State Bank is available from Mr. Redding. The application is due to Mr. Redding by May 1st.
4/26/13 > Local Scholarships
Application forms are available from Mr. Redding for the following local scholarships:

4th Degree Knights of Columbus Scholarship (Deadline: 05/01/13)

Chief Little Shell Scholarship awarded by Turtle Mountain State Bank (Deadline: 05/01/2013)

Jim Oslin Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: 05/06/2013)
American Indian College Fund
American Indian College Fund (AICF)
8333 Greenwood Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
(800) 776- FUND
http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships

The AICF provides scholarship support directly to each tribal college annually. They also administer several scholarship programs offered to American Indian students attending both tribal colleges and selected mainstream universities.
Next Step
Go to www.NextStepU.com/WinFreeTuition and register for your chance to win up to $10,000 for college!
North Dakota- HEROS Scholarship
For more information go to: http://www.und.edu/org/heros/heros_scholarship_program.html or click the link below for an application.

Attachment:

 HEROS_application.pdf
American Indian Services (AIS)
Attn: Scholarship Department
1902 N. Canon Rd. Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604

www.americanindianservices.org

AIS provides more than 2300 scholarships annually. Students qualify for participation based on academic merit as well as financial need. Applications must be started online. There are 4 application periods throughout the year.
LOCAL- BIA Job Placement and Training
This program provides financial assistance from the Job Placement and Training Office to attend vocational training. Contact Brenda Davis for more information at 701-477-6176.

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society offers a variety of scholarships for various reasons. Please go to www.cancer.org for more information.
Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship
For more information, go to www.dakotaindianfoundation.org
Scholarships are offered to American Indian students with priority given to those of Sioux heritage.
Ethel and Emery Fast Scholarship Foundation
Deadline is August 15 (Fall) and December 15 (Spring). Please click on the following link for an application.

FAFSA Federal Student Aid Programs- All students planning to go to college must complete this application!!!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA is the first step to the financial aid process. This determines eligibility for federal and state grants, loans, and work study. In addition, most states and schools use this information to award non-federal aid. Priority deadline is March 15, but you may fill it out after the priority deadline.
FastAID Free Scholarship Search
For more information, go to http://www.fastaid.com/
The Healthy Native Communities Fellowship
For more information go to, http://www.hncpartners.org/HNCP/Home.html
Phone: 301-443-4305 Contact person: Alberta Becenti
North Dakota- Tuition Waivers available at North Dakota University System Institutions
Applications are available on each college or university websites. For more information go to http://www.ndus.edu/students/default.asp?ID=252 and choose a college or university.
LOCAL- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Scholarship Program
Director: Emil Larocque Phone: 477-8102
Applications are due September 1.

PLOW- Post-secondary Loan Obligation Write-down
$20,000 Student Loan Repayment Program
With the rising cost of tuition, it is becoming increasingly difficult to earn a great degree and start out life “on the right foot.” Many new graduates are bogged down with a large amount of student loan debt that takes years, sometimes decades, to repay. In July of 2006 there was a major increase in student loan interest rates. The escalating costs of books, supplies, and room and board contribute to the staggering financial burden many graduates face. Additionally, the time, effort, and stress it takes to find a good job once an individual has earned a degree can be overwhelming.

With the PLOW student loan repayment program, students will have the opportunity to have up to $20,000 of their student loans paid for them.

For more information go to: http://www.ndida.com/ndida/career_center/student_loan_repayment.php

Or see the attached brochure.

Attachment:

 PLOW.pdf
“CARS”- College Annual Repayment Stipend
Student Loan Repayment Plan
“CARS”
College Annual Repayment Stipend
$20,000 Student Loan Repayment Program
With the rising cost of tuition, it is becoming increasingly difficult to earn a great degree and start out life “on the right foot.” Many new graduates are bogged down with a large amount of student loan debt that takes years, sometimes decades, to repay. In July of 2006 there was a major increase in student loan interest rates. The escalating costs of books, supplies, and room and board contribute to the staggering financial burden many graduates face. Additionally, the time, effort, and stress it takes to find a good job once an individual has earned a degree can be overwhelming.

With the CARS student loan repayment program, students will have the opportunity to have up to $20,000 of their student loans paid for them.

For more information go to: http://www.adand.com/adand/career_center/student_loan_repayment.php

Attachment:

 Cars.pdf
DFW Scholarships
For more information please see link below.

Attachment:

 DFW_Scholarships.pdf
Students planning to attend an out of state college need to look at this website!!!!
TMCC scholarships (This is also a good resource for students attending any college!!)
Students interested in TMCC please check out this website for program and financial aid information
http://www.turtle-mountain.cc.nd.us/ . Information about programs can be found under the link programs and majors. Information about financial aid can be found at the link financial aid, while at this page, click on the resources tab to find scholarship information (this is a good source of general scholarships for everybody) and copies of tribal scholarship application and guidelines.
UND Scholarships (This is a good resource for students attending any college!!)
Another good source of financial aid information for all students can be found at http://www.aiss.und.edu/ click on scholarship link. For those students interested in UND the cultural tuition diversity waiver. It can be found here.

Other financial aid info and scholarships can be found at www.und.edu under link financial aid. All colleges in the state offer in house scholarships as well as links to scholarships available to all students in the state.

Please pay attention to deadlines and requirments.
List of Scholarship for Native American Students
Booklet of Native America Scholarships
Booklet of Native American scholarships

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

Paying For College: Resource for High School Students: Native American Version

Cappex Scholarships
Announcing two special $5,000 scholarships to recognize high school students who lead with their hearts and minds. Cappex is proud to announce theHigh School Innovator of the Year and Lead With Your Heart Scholarships, each worth $5,000. The scholarships will recognize students who have put significant work into their passions and have made strides in advancing the greater good. For more information click the link below.

Information about federal financial aid
For more information about federal financial aid go to www.fsapubs.gov
Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities compiled by Montana State University
More scholarship information...
Go to Go to www.mynd-can.com
North Dakota Community Action Partnership
http://www.capnd.org/programsservices/IDA.htm

What is an IDA?
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are special savings accounts designed to help families and individuals of modest means to establish a pattern of regular savings, and ultimately, purchase a lasting asset of value that is likely to return substantial long-term benefits to its owner. Such benefits include security, stability, and opportunities for increased income.
The three eligible assets that can be purchased with an IDA are college tuition, a first home, or small business capitalization.


How Does an IDA Work?
Participants are required to save for at least six months, although most save money over the course of two years. At the end of the program every dollar deposited into the IDA by the participant is matched by a combination of federal and nonfederal funds at a rate of 2:1. In North Dakota participants are able to save up to $2,000 for a match of $4,000. This means if the maximum amount is saved, the participant earns $6,000 to use for purchase of an eligible asset.

Throughout the savings period participants are required to make a monthly deposit into their IDA and the contribution must come from earned income. Participants are also required to complete financial literacy training, which is a critical component as it teaches skills such as: creating and following a budget, owning and managing a bank account or credit card, credit counseling and credit repair, and guidance on refundable tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Additionally, participants are required to attend asset-specific training. This training is focused on the participant’s asset that they intend to purchase upon the completion of their IDA savings.


Who is Eligible for an IDA?
Individuals and households who have earned income and are 200% of the federal poverty level:


2011 Income Guidelines
Family Size Gross Yearly Income
1 $21,780
2 $29,420
3 $37,060
4 $44,700
5 $52,340
6 $59,980

* Add $7,640 for each additional household member.
ALERT magazine
Please see attachment.... ongoing process.... ongoing deadline.

VFW Scholarships
There are two upcoming scholarship opportunities with the Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW); please visit http://www.vfw.org/Community/Programs/ for more information.
Other financial aid sources...
Massachusetts Indian Association Scholarship application
Please click the link below for an application. Due on September 1st of each year.

ND Indian Education Association Scholarship application
Due by the second week in October of each year. Click the link below for an application.

AMDA Scholarship for the College and Conservatory of Performing Arts- New York and Los Angeles Campus
If you are interested in auditioning for a scholarship to AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts, call 1-800-367-7908 for an audition.
Green Iron Equipment Scholarships
If you are interested in working for Green Iron Equipment (a John Deere Implement) in Parts, Sales, Service, Accounting, AMS, Human Resources, Information Tech, Internships, and Summer Help both part and full time. Green Iron Equipment offers tuition reimbursement and scholarships. Check out our website at www.greenironequipment.com or contact Duane Peterson, Human Resources Director at 701-320-3068 or duane.peterson@greenironequipment.com

Western Undergraduate Exchange and Midwest Student Exchange Program
If you are planning to attend college out-of-state, these programs may help reduce your tuition. Check out these two websites for more information. www.wiche.edu/wue and http://msep.mhec.org

Bank of ND Scholarships
Bank of North Dakota is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for North Dakota high school seniors who will attend a North Dakota college as a freshman. Every month, October – March of the 2012-2013 school year, eight seniors from across the state will be awarded a $500 Real DEAL scholarship. In April, 2013, these 48 students will have the opportunity to compete for one- $3,000 scholarship. All winners will be recognized in their local newspaper and at a local event for this achievement.
High school seniors should apply today if you…
• Have a cumulative GPA greater than 2.5
• Will graduate in December 2012 or May 2013
• Are involved in school or community activities
• Plan to attend a North Dakota college or university in the fall of 2013.
Apply early to increase your chances of winning. Visit the College Planning Center at Bank of North Dakota, banknd.nd.gov, to complete the easy, on-line application.

Butler Machinery
IIf you are interested in working at Butler Machinery....

1. Butler Machinery Company is offering PAID Work Experience for High School Students!

2. Butler Machinery Company is looking for future Diesel Technicians to start in our ThinkBIG program in the fall 2013! This 2-year college degree program is offered in conjunction with NDSCS in Wahpeton OR Lake Area Tech in Watertown. High school seniors should apply NOW. Students who are accepted are guaranteed a job with Butler Machinery following college graduation. These students get paid while going to school. Not just paid, but paid $16.35 per hour!

3. Can we host your students? We would love to have your class come to one of our store locations for a tour and presentation.

4. Can we come to your classroom? Please contact me at your earliest convenience to set a date on the calendar. We would like to present our career opportunities to you and your students, especially in the field of diesel technology.

5. Do you have a school newspaper and/or Yearbook? Would it be possible to advertise our career possibilities? Who should I contact?

6. We are expanding our territory and growing in numbers!! With over 100 openings at Butler, there is no better time than to consider a job with us!


For more information, please visit our website: www.butlermachinery.com. Click on Careers. Then, select High School Work Study or ThinkBIG. It would be fun for you to share the Testimonials with your students.

Looking forward to hearing from you! My contact information is found below.

Julie Trudeau | Butler Machinery Company | Training & Development Manager
3401 33rd St S | Fargo, ND 58104 | P 701.298.1768 | C 701.799.9174| F 701.476.3201
JulieTrudeau@butlermachinery.com
Job Service North Dakota
Job Service North Dakota has Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grant funds available for seniors who plan to attend college or a training program after high school graduation. Check the attachment below for more information.

Attachment:

 WIA_Youth_article.doc