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SCHOLARSHIPS
In past years, Native Vision has accepted applications for three $1,000 scholarships that can be used for college tuition and expenses. In 2007, the Native Vision program awarded two $5,000 scholarships. 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. The 2008 application is due May 1, 2008 at 5 pm est. Please contact Marlena Hammen at the Native Vision Office (410) 955-6931.
Congratulations to our 2007 recipients!
Albert Her Many Horses
Mr. Her Many Horses is truly an inspiration. He has an amazing passion for music and is described as having unlimited musical potential. In addition to his musical talent, Mr. Her Many Horses is also a super athlete who has played football, cross-country and track and placed at state wrestling competitions. At the North American Indigenous Games in 2006, he placed second in his wrestling weight category! Mr. Her Many Horses has a magnificent plan for bringing music to his home reservation of Rosebud, South Dakota. He plans to teach high school music while simultaneously running a grant-funded music store where quality instruments and instruction will be available to anyone in need. In the fall, he will begin his studies at Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) with a special major of music education and business, a major that has been designed especially for him as he works toward his dream of bringing music to the people of his reservation.
Ethan Amos
Mr. Amos has a vision for himself and his community. His vision is to stand up to the enemies killing his people, namely alcoholism and drug abuse. Through efforts in education and role modeling, Mr. Amos plans to defeat these enemies and to help stop the hardships facing so many White Mountain Apaches. As part of his vision, Mr. Amos’ educational goals involve attending Northern Arizona University where he will major in pre-medicine. Upon graduation from college, he plans to pursue a career in physical therapy/athletic training with the NFL, which nicely complements his athletic side. Mr. Amos’ many athletic accomplishments include all-region honors in basketball and all-state honors in football. We look forward to Ethan Amos, and his wonderful vision, being a part of Native Vision Camp for many years to come.
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 Native Vision website courtesy of Ed Cunicelli and Kristine Kauffman.
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