Sponsor
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The
Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars
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Title
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SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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CSDIW
Governor General
Jean
Belew
500
Mt. Pleasant Road, NE
Fairmount, GA
30139
e-mail: belewjean@yahoo.com
(address inquiries to above address
with self addressed stamped envelope or request application from Western
Consortium)
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Purpose
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The Continental
Society is an organization of descendants of Native Americans and
Immigrants who participated in the early conflicts, 1607 - 1900. The
scholarship is awarded annually and is based on academic achievement and
commitment to the field of Education or Social Service.
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Eligibility
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Applicant
must be an enrolled tribal member; Accepted in or attending an accredited
school; Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, preferably entering
or in the Junior year; Maintain a 3.0 GPA; Carry minimum of 10 quarter
hours or 8 semester hours; Plan to work on a reservation in Education or
Social Service.
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General Information
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Financial
need not a requirement; award will be placed on deposit at college or
university; application records will not be returned; Renewals may be
requested and are accepted April 1 - June 15. Preference to applicants
entering or in their Junior year.
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Awards
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$2,500
offered annually
$5,000
offered annually
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Deadlines
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April
1 - June 15
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application; Certification of Tribal Membership; Transcript; Essay;
Explanation of Financial Need; List of Extracurricular Activities and
Achievements; 2-4 Letters of Recommendation; Self Addressed Stamped
Envelope.
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