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; Any American Indian high school senior who has been accepted to college may apply.
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General Information
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A competitive national application process, reviewed by Selection Committee; 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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Applications are accepted between March and May; scholarships are awarded in June.
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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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