Pukúu, Cultural Community Services Rudy “Chief Little Bear” Ortega Sr. Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for the 2011-2012 Academic years and was established to assist American Indian students living in California with the pursuit of their education through the granting of competitive and meritorious based financial scholarships. Pukúu, Cultural Community Services Rudy “Chief Little Bear” Ortega Sr. Scholarship will provide two awards of $1,000 each to support American Indian students living in Calfornia who want to continue their education. Scholarships shall be granted to eligible applicants on a yearly basis (as long as there are funds available). Each award is for a 12-month period, renewable for a second year pending demonstration of exceptional progress.
Who is Eligible?
Scholarships are available to eligible American Indian students who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in full or three-quarter time school.
DEADLINE: Friday, October 14, 2011
In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be:
- a resident of California and American Indian. Documentation of Native identity is required, attach either a Letter from Tribe or Tribal ID. Attach State ID or Driver’s license.
- A high school graduate or have a GED certificate.
- Be actively involved in the Native American community.
- Accepted by an approved college, university, or vocational school in California.