Dental School Pre-Admission Workshop December 1-2, 2006

• Who: Undergraduate and Graduate American Indian Students interested in applying to dental school
• What: The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) Health Careers Opportunity Program will conduct a Dental Pre-Admission Workshop in coordination with the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health on December 1-2, 2006 in Mesa , Arizona . The purpose of the workshop is to provide a framework for undergraduate and graduate students in the application process to dental school. A total of twenty student scholarship awards are available. If you are selected, the AAIP scholarship will pay for your airfare or mileage reimbursement if you drive, provide lodging at the hotel, and most meals.
• Deadline: November 1, 2006
• More Information: Alan Galindo, MHR at (405) 946-7072 or email agalindo@aaip.org. The PAW Scholarship application may also be downloaded from the AAIP homepage at www.aaip.org under upcoming Dental Pre-Admission Workshop.

Headlands Indian Health Careers Program | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

• Who: American Indian High School Seniors and first year college students
• What: Eight week enrichment program with a focus on pre-health programs. Travel, lodging and meal expenses will be provided for students accepted into the program.
• Deadlines: March 15, 2006
• More Information: web | tel 405-271-2250

2005 AISES Internship Program | American Indian Science & Engineering Society

• Who: American Indian students who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), are enrolled and pursuing a degree in a college or university on a full-time basis, are a member of AISES and are U.S. citizens.
• What: The AISES Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides qualified AISES students with internship opportunities to explore potential federal service careers with the following agencies. Interns are provided a weekly stipend and local transportation allowance.In particular, the program seeks students in the following fields of study:
  • Engineering
  • All Sciences
  • Computer Science/Technology
  • Medical/Pre-Med
  • Nursing
  • Health Policy
  • Psychology
  • Health Aides
  • Health Care Specialist
  • Public Administration
  • Human Resources/Personnel
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Business
  • Graphic Design
  • Political Science
  • Logistics
  • Economics
  • International Relations
• Deadlines: vary
• More Information: web | Shirley LaCourse, Higher Education Program Manager | email | tel 505-765-1052 ext. 106

Morris K. Udall Foundation Native American Congressional Internship Program

• Who: Native Americans and Alaska Native who are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from  tribal or four-year colleges, or graduate or law students; and have demonstrated an interest in fields related to tribal public policy, such as tribal governance, tribal  law, Native American education, Native American health, Native American justice, natural resource protection, and  Native American economic development.
• What: A program of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, the Native American Congressional  Internship Program provides Native Americans and Alaska  Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in Washington, D.C., places  students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet  departments, and the White House, where they are able to  observe government decision-making processes first-hand.
• Deadline: January 31, 2006
• More Information: web | email Monica Nuvamsa

Washington Internships for Native Students | American University

• Who: American Indian and Alaska Native students* who are enrolled in a college or university as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in good academic standing are eligible to apply to participate in WINS. * All require membership in a recognized tribe for this scholarship.
• What: The Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) provides an opportunity for Native American and Alaskan Native students to live in Washington, D.C., gain professional work experience through an internship, and earn academic credits. Participants intern in a federal agecny or at a private firm; take courses focusing on Native American public policy concerns; and enjoy social and cultural activities.
• Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply early for the best opportunities. Summer semester applications are due by February 3, 2006
• More Information: web | email | tel 800-853-3076

Internship Program, National Museum of the American Indian | Washington, DC

• Who: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a university program, as well as individuals who have completed studies in the past six months.
• What: The National Museum of the American Indian's (NMAI) internship program provides educational opportunities for students interested in museum practice and related programming through guided work/research using the resources of the NMAI and other Smithsonian offices. Housing and stipends may be provided to Native and non-Native students on a limited basis. Preference will be given to indigenous students who are currently enrolled in an academic program. Students receiving internship stipends must work full-time (40 hours per week).
• Deadlines: February 6, 2006 for Summer 2006 internships
• More Information: web | email JoAllyn Archambault

Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives | American Indian Law Center, Inc.

• Who: American Indian students who have applied to law school
• What: The PLSI is an intensive two-month program which prepares American Indian and Alaska Native individuals for the rigors of law school by essentially replicating the first semester of law school.
• Deadline: March 31, 2006
• More Information: web | tel 505-277-5462

2006 Triangle Native American Society Scholarship

• Who: Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 enrolled full-time at one of the 16 UNC system schools who main cultural identification as an American Indian through membership in a Native American tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or the Federal Government.
• What: minimum of $500 per scholarship will be awarded; up to four scholarships may be awarded.
• Deadline: June TBA 2006
• More Information: web | email Robin Lowery