Albuquerque Community Foundation
Scholarship & Financial Aid Programs
Albuquerque Community Foundation has a number of scholarship and financial aid programs.
ALL INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS is available on their website in the Student Aid Program section.
There are programs for students who engage in community service, for youth, in foster care, and students living in mobile homes, for Native Americans involved in varsity sports and a financial aid program for those receiving Federal Financial Aid – but not enough to cover their expenses. We also have links to many other resources that could enable students to continue their education.
Albuquerque Community Foundation
College Horizons
Futures for Children Sophomores and Juniors
College Horizons is a five-day “Pre-College Workshop” geared specifically for American Indian students. This remarkable program is held twice annually on college campuses around the nation. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply (academic transcript required). Please read application requirements carefully.
If you are accepted by College Horizons, Futures for Children will pay for 15 scholarships (round trip airfare and program fees). All enrolled Futures for Children Friendship and Youth Leadership students who qualify with College Horizons are eligible for the scholarship.
College Horizons
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Outstanding Students Recognized for Leadership, Academic Achievement, and Service
The goal of GMS is to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential by completing an undergraduate college education in any discipline of interest. Continuing Gates Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science.
Eligibility Criteria
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American.
• Are a citizen/ legal permanent resident or national of the United States.
• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED.
• Will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extra-curricular, or other activities.
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant can only be determined through the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education).
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Sources of Financial Aid - American Indian Students
Indian Resource Development at New Mexico State University publishes the “Sources of Financial Aid Available to American Indian Students” booklet. This booklet provides up-to-date information on financial aid and internship opportunities for Native American students.
Financial Aid
TradeUp New Mexico
Training & Careers
If you are considering beginining a career in the buidling trade, TradeUp New Mexico can help you; they help you build a career. They assist in choosing a professional path, completing an apprenticeship, and beginning your career.
For additional information, visit TradeUp New Mexico.
QuestBridge National College Match Program
The QuestBridge National College Match Program offers an opportunity for outstanding low-income students.
The National College Match Program connects high-achieving low-income students with admission and full scholarships to 29 partner colleges. Approximately 1,000 QuestBridge applicants enroll at these colleges every year, with financial aid worth over $100 million.
Application is due September 30, 2010!
QuestBridge National College Match Program
Six Flags Friends Scholarships
DoSomething.org has teamed up with Six Flags Friends to award college scholarships
DoSomething.org has teamed up with Six Flags Friends to award college scholarships to young leaders who are taking action to make their community a better place. Scholarships will be awarded based on past, current and planned action in the community as well as the applicant’s passion, commitment and proven leadership skills.
Hurry, deadline is April 30, 2010
For additional information, visit Six Flags Friends Scholarships.
Young Native Writers Essay Contest
The National Museum of the American Indian, in partnership with the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation
The National Museum of the American Indian, in partnership with the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, is pleased to announce a call for entries for the annual Young Native Writers Essay Contest. Five selected essayists, and the teachers that inspired their participation, will win an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. in July 2010 and a $2,500 scholarship.
Hurry, the deadline is May 10, 2010.
Young Native Writers Essay Contest
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship
For High School Juniors
The College Prep Scholarship provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low-income high school juniors with the knowledge necessary to compete for admission to top-ranked colleges.
Hurry, the deadline is 03/29/10!
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship
College Horizons
Futures for Children Sophomores and Juniors
College Horizons is a five-day “Pre-College Workshop” geared specifically for American Indian students. This remarkable program is held twice annually on college campuses around the nation. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply (academic transcript required). Please read application requirements carefully.
If you apply and are accepted by College Horizons, Futures for Children will pay for 15 scholarships (round trip airfare and program fees). All enrolled Futures for Children Friendship and Youth Leadership students who qualify with College Horizons are eligible for the scholarship.
College Horizons
Patty Iron Cloud Program
Association of American Indian Physicians
Through its cooperative agreement with the Office of Minority Health, the Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative is an intense academic enrichment, and reinforcement, program designed to better prepare American Indian / Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students to remain in the academic pipeline and pursue a career in the health professions and/or biomedical research.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2010
Patty Iron Cloud Program
Dream Catcher Science Program
Sandia National Laboratories
The Dream Catcher Science Program is a hands-on science and engineering program designed for American Indian middle-school and high-school students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in science, math, and engineering. There is no cost to attend the program and parents are invited to attend workshops with their student(s).
Hurry, program starts 6/5/10.
Dream Catcher Science Program
Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internships
Washington D.C.
The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides college Juniors and Seniors with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in Washington, D.C., places students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand. In 2007, the Foundation expects to award 12 Internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internships
Young Scholars Program
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program offers one of the most personalized scholarship programs for high-achieving students in the nation. The Foundation’s Young Scholars Program is designed to nurture exceptional students who have demonstrated, through academic excellence and extracurricular activities, that they have the potential to excel. Students apply for the program in 7th grade, enter the program in 8th grade, and continue through high school. Each Young Scholar receives a unique combination of opportunities that may include:
• Guidance in selecting a high school and, if necessary, support in applying to a private or magnet high school.
• Summer academic or enrichment programs.
• Computers, software, or other learning technology.
• Specialized support in music, art, science, math, or other subjects.
• Connection with a nationwide community of Young Scholars.
• Resources for career exploration and mentorship.
• College advising and counseling.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Families in Action Site Reports
2008-2009 School Year
Canyon de Chelly Elementary School
Chinle Boarding School
Jeeh Deez Academy Inc
Kin Dah Lichii Olta Charter School
NaNeelzhiin Ji Olta Day School
Navajo Nation Program for Self Reliance (NNPSR)
Rough Rock Elementary School
Santa Ana Dept of Education
St Michael Indian School
Tsaile Public School
Window Rock Elementary School
Wingate FACE Program
Supporting Your Friendship Student
Tips to better support your child's mentorship
• Take time to review and utilize the information in the FFC Student Handbook; review the Friendship Program requirements and responsibilities with your child and discuss various ideas about growing the relationship with your child’s mentor.
• Get to know your site volunteer, invest time in building a strong communication relationship with them. Attend Friendship community meetings to be better informed about updates in the Friendship Program.
• Get to know your child’s mentor(s); the more you know about their mentor, the more he/she becomes part of the family.
• Encourage your child to write to their mentor(s) as they receive letters and correspondence from them. FFC requires Friendship Students to communicate with their mentor a minimum of once every two months.
• Keep copies of your child’s report cards so they will be on hand when it is time to complete Fall Updates.
• Encourage your child to acknowledge any gifts from their mentor.
• Contact your volunteer if your child transfers to another school or if any of your contact information changes (particularly if you move to a different community).
The Third Circle of Support
Families in Action
Futures for Children with the work of our founder, Dr. Richard Saunders, in a rural community in South America. Dr Saunders asked members of the community a simple question, "What would make life better for your children?" From this simple inquiry, the community began brainstorming ideas and initiating community projects to address problems and concerns.
Today, Futures for Children provides training to community members based on Dr. Saunders' facilitation techniques. The trained facilitators work with parents and family members guiding them in ways to become more involved in the education of their children.
The Famlies in Action program is designed to encourage parents and guardians to create a positive and encouraging home environment that promotes academic success and healthy relationships. Families in Action allows parents to identify obstacles, then build resources and find solutions that support their children’s educational achievement.
Meet Timothia Brown
Mom in Action
As a Navajo woman, Timothia Brown introduces herself as being Naakaii Dine’e (Mexican Clan) and born for the Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House People). Timothia is a single mother who grew up in Ft. Wingate, New Mexico, where she still lives. She is raising her four year old son, Jordan.
Timothia and Jordan participate in a program called Family and Child Education (FACE) at the Ft. Wingate Elementary School. The FACE model is focused on instruction for adults and children, incorporating teambuilding, networking, and evaluation. Timothia and Jordan have been a part of the FACE program for three years. She and Jordan began with the FACE Program at home. As he grew they were promoted to attend their “Center-Based” program at the school. Jordan will be turning five in August; he will be starting kindergarten in Fall 2009.
Timothia has also become involved with Families in Action. She is one of the few parents at Ft. Wingate to receive facilitator training from Futures for Children. At Ft. Wingate, Families in Action is incorporated with a program called the “Family Circle". Parent volunteers learn to run meetings and to discuss and plan for various events they organize. Timothia and her colleagues use the Families in Action guidebook to help with brainstorming and group planning. Following their group discussions, it's Timothia’s responsibility to share what took place in the sessions with the staff. “The staff looks to me as a type of spokesperson for the FACE parents.”
Timothia is truly an involved parent. Beyond her service to the “Family Circle,” she also wants to learn more about her Navajo culture and continue to develop more skills to support and encourage Jordan in his education. When Jordan begins kindergarten, Timothia also plans on going back to school.
Post Secondary Info
Ways to get Involved
Future’s programs
An overview and three prong approach.
Over 200 American Indian students are currently on the mentor waiting list! These are just 15 of those 200 who have submitted their applications to Futures for Children and are awaiting mentors today.
The need for mentors and co-mentors has never been greater. Please consider becoming a mentor. Building a mentorship relationship with your student takes time, effort, and patience.
The Futures’ staff is your partner in mentoring your student. Our Mentor Coordinator and Regional Coordinators are ready to assist you at any time. To learn more about becoming a mentor or co-mentor, please contact our mentor coordinator, Janelle Sandoval. If you are already a mentor, please encourage your friends and family to consider helping one of our students achieve academic success.
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