Sponsor
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Seneca
Nation of Indians (SNI)
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Title
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Professional Scholarship Program
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Administrator
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Cattaraugus Territory
Higher Education Coordinator
12861 Route 438
Irving, New
York 14081
phone: 716.532.3341
fax: 716.532.8229
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Allegany Territory
Higher Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 231
Salamanca,
New York
14779
phone: 716.945.1790 ext 3103
fax: 716.945.7170
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Purpose
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To
encourage two Seneca students to pursue and complete advanced degrees to
provide professional expertise for the growth and progression of the
tribe. Advanced degrees include Master's, Doctoral, or Professional
degrees such as M.D., J.D.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
SNI member; Permanent residence on territory or within NYS; Bachelor's
degree; Full Time student pursuing an advanced degree at an accredited
college or university; Apply to the Seneca Nation of Indians Higher
Education Program and the American Indian Graduate Center.
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General Information
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Must
maintain 3.0 GPA, provide community service, and intend to accept
employment with the SNI for each year of scholarship support. A selection
committee reviews and ranks applications with a point priority system.
Unmet tuition paid directly to school, remaining funds paid to student
monthly.
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Awards
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$20,000
Awarded annually to two Seneca students per year, per territory.
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Deadlines
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July
16.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application Form, Essay; Two faculty or employer recommendations;
Documentation of Tribal enrollment, Bachelor's degree conferral, Graduate
school acceptance; Signed Contract Form.
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