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NativeVision will award two scholarships to Native youth entering their first year of college in the Fall of 2012. Scholarship applications are due by May 4, 2012 at 5 pm (EDT).
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!!
Alannah M. Yazzie (Navajo)
Alannah is originally from Kayenta, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. Recognizing the value of a good education at a young age, Alannah chose to leave her home on the reservation to attend high school in Flagstaff, Arizona. With hard work and determination, Alannah graduated early and immediately enrolled at Yavapai College where she earned a total of 28 credits and an academic honor award. She has a strong commitment to her community and has devoted several hours of service, volunteering with two local homes for elders to read to them, often in Navajo. She has also been heavily involved with her high school, participating in sports such as basketball, swimming, and volleyball, and clubs such as student council, Native American club, and pow-wow club. She plans on attending the University of Arizona in the fall and dreams of becoming a trauma surgeon.
Jennifer Begay (Navajo)
Jennifer recently graduated from Navajo Preparatory School on Farmington, New Mexico. As an active member of her high school community, she has devoted several hours of service to clubs such as student council where she played a pivotal role in securing the senior class trip. She is also a talented athlete, participating in both softball and basketball. After completing an apprenticeship with a Navajo silversmith, her interest in the math and science fields have soared. During her apprenticeship, she had the privilege to make jewelry, work with metals, and gain a better understanding of chemistry. She also expanded her interest and desire to learn more about natural resources. As a result of her experiences, Jennifer has decided to major in chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico in the fall.
2010 Recipients
Shelby Bobelu
Sara Chase
2009 Recipients
Katherine Atkins, Cherokee
Michael Tate, White Mountain Apache
Noel Hinton, White Mountain Apache
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
Photos on the NativeVision website courtesy of Ed Cunicelli.
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