Education

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions.  

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program:  funds for undergraduate degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test.

Attention:

Deadline for submitting spring 2010 semester applications for the Education Incentive Award Program is December 23rd, 2009.

2010-2011 FAFSA Now Available

The final version of the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available in English and Spanish. Both versions are available online in the “FAFSA Filing Options” section at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.

An updated FAFSA on the Web worksheet is also available on the Federal Student Aid site. To request a paper copy of the FAFSA or for more information, call 800.4.FED.AID.

2010 Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative

 The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications for the 13th annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI), which will be held in our nation’s capitol, June 19 – 27, 2010. Native American high school students, ages 16 – 18, who have an interest in the health profession or biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

The NNAYI Program is designed to educate high school students about the various careers in the health profession and biomedical research. “Exploring the health field through NNAYI is a tremendous opportunity for Native high school students interested in pursuing a health career,” says Margaret Knight, AAIP’s Executive Director. “NNAYI’s curriculum is strategically designed to prepare students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research.”

During interactive workshops, students increase their skills in leadership; communication, studying and testing, networking, professional behavior, interactive learning, and time management. AAIP member physicians and health professionals serve as role models for the students and offer insights into their respective health fields, including: medicine; pharmacy; dentistry; public and allied health; biomedical research; health policy development; and more. Students also learn about opportunities for mentoring and shadowing with AAIP member physicians.

To accompany the students during the program, NNAYI is currently accepting application for counselors to serve as chaperones and role models. Native American college students in health programs are encouraged to apply. Counselors receive all expenses paid, as well as a stipend at the end of the program.

Application deadline for high school students is April 16, 2010 and for counselor application is March 5, 2010. For more information, contact Lucinda Myers, MSW, at the Association of American Indian Physicians at (405) 946-7072, or e-mail lmyers@aaip.org. Applications may be downloaded from the AAIP web site at http://www.aaip.org/?page=AAIPStudents

Association of American Indian Physicians

Udall Foundation's Internship and Scholarship Opportunities for AI/AN Youth.

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship is awarded to college sophomores and juniors pursuing
careers related to Tribal Public Policy, Native Health Care, or the Environment. The Foundation
must receive application packets by March 2, 2010. Visit the Morris K. Udall Foundation website at www.udall.gov  to learn more about the internship and scholarship opportunities.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

Academic (K-12) Program Guidelines
Academic (K-12) and Zahn Program Application
Education Incentive Award Program (EIAP) Guidelines
Education Incentive Award Program (EIAP) and Graduate Scholarship Program Application
Graduate Scholarship Program Guidelines
Job Training Adult Education Program (JTAEP) Application
Job Training Adult Education Program (JTAEP) Guidelines
Zahn Program Guidelines

These classes are for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only.

AST/EOC Tech courses

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Adult Career Development
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