SCHOLARSHIPS

The Native Vision program will award scholarships in 2010. Applications are accepted between March-May of each year and the scholarships are awarded in June at each Native Vision camp. Any American Indian high school senior who has been accepted to college may apply. Please contact Marlena Hammen at the Native Vision Office at mhammen@jhsph.edu.

Congratulations to our 2009 recipients!

Katherine Atkins
Katherine lives in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She is ranked first in her class at Tahlequah High School and has maintained a 4.0 GPA, even while enrolled in challenging Advanced Placement classes and as an active member of the school basketball and softball teams. She is described by her teachers as intelligent, talented and compassionate. Her determination to succeed is demonstrated through her academic achievements as well as through her impressive athletic record. Katherine plans to attend University of Arkansas and then subsequently complete medical school in hopes of coming a radiologist.

Michael Tate
Michael has been proven through his impressive academic record that he is committed to his education. He has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA while involved in numerous school and community activities. While at Alchesay High School, Michael was a member of the varsity football team and managed the baseball, basketball and softball teams. He is acting student-body president and very active in the local Whiteriver community. In the fall, Michael will be attending Northern Arizona University, intending to major in athletic training and physical therapy. His athletic experience throughout his high school career will act as a platform for his college education.

Noel Hinton
Noel is an exemplary student and a model athlete. She is a member of the National and Native American Honor Societies and sits as acting student body vice-president. She demonstrates her leadership abilities as captain of the Alchesay High School women's varsity basketball, volleyball and softball teams. She is an active community volunteer and is committed to increasing seatbelt usage among teens at her high school Noel will be attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the fall and has decided to pursue a degree in physical therapy and kinesiology.

2008 Recipients
Aaron Celario, Navajo
Dion Francis III, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
Krishana Coriz, Santo Domingo

2007 Recipients
Albert Her Many Horses-Sioux
Ethan Amos-White Mountain Apache

2006 Recipients
Billy Wayne Rankin-Western Cherokee
Chase Andrew Velasquez-White Mountain Apache

2005 Recipients
Micheon Gorman-Navajo
Tara Hueston-Navajo Erik Yazzie-Navajo

2004 Recipients
Jessica Marie Curtis-Cherokee
Marcus Brian Dunn-Skaroreh Katenuaka Nation-Tuscarora
Joannie Suina, Cochiti Pueblo

2003 Recipients
Jason Langager, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
Dislorei Small-Rodriguez, Northern Cheyenne Tribe

2002 Recipients
Alvin Garcia, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Karla Martin, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Frances Ruiz, White Mountain Apache Tribe

2001 Recipients
Leland Begay, White Mountain Apache Tribe
Kimberly Begolin, White Mountain Apache Tribe

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