Sponsor
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Johns Hopkins
Center for American Indian Health
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Title
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NATIVE VISION SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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Marlena
Hammen, Coordinator
Native Vision
Scholarship
John Hopkins
Center for American
Indian Health
621 North Washington St.
Baltimore, MD 21205
phone: 410.955.6931 fax: 410.955.2010
e-mail: mhammen@jhsph.edu
url: www.nativevision.org
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Purpose
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Established
in 1996, Native Vision makes annual college scholarships of $5,000 to
outstanding American Indian young people with a commitment to education,
athletics and leadership.
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Eligibility
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High
School Senior; Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe; Admitted
to an accredited community college or four-year undergraduate program for
Fall 2007; Demonstrate sustained involvement in the community,
extracurricular and/or athletic activities, and an applied concern for
American Indians community; 3.0 GPA.
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General Information
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A
competitive national application process, reviewed by Selection
Committee; Winners announced at the Native Vision Camp in June 2008.
Native Vision - A Healthy Future for Native Youth - sponsors Native
Vision camp for youth from across the country, professional/collegiate
athletes, and health experts.
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Awards
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Two
(2) $5,000 Scholarships.
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Deadlines
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Friday,
May 2, 2008. 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application with (2) Letters of Reference; Tribal documentation or CIBC;
High School Transcript; Essay (200 words) explaining future goals, how
your goals relate to continued involvement in American Indian
communities, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your dreams.
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