Yakama Endowed Fund for Student Support
The College of the Environment is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Yakama Nation Endowed Fund for Student Support which champions the recruitment and retention of prospective and enrolled UW undergraduate and graduate Yakama Nation tribal members pursuing environmentally related studies. This fund also seeks to deepen the connection between UW and the Yakama Nation through informal and formal gatherings, exchanges and co-learning.
DIRECT SUPPORT OF TRIBAL MEMBERS
- Fund provides awards of up to $3,000* to be used for any reasonable expense that supports the recipient’s academic progress at UW
- Award recipients may re-apply in subsequent quarters or years for additional funding up to a maximum of three awards
Eligibility
- Yakama Nation tribal members who are registered or matriculated students at the UW in an environmentally-related program or pursuing studies or research focused on the environment
SUPPORT OF RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND CO-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Proposals for up to $2,000* specifically addressing recruitment, retention and/or deepening of connection between the UW and the Yakama Nation may be submitted
- Proposals must include:
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- stated permission or support from the Yakama Nation to conduct activities on tribal property
- description of how tribal members, including students, experts, tribal government and/or elders, will be involved in the proposed activity
Eligibility
- Yakama Nation tribal members, as well as non-tribal staff, students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty from the UW
*In some circumstances, higher amounts may be awarded.
Application are accepted on a rolling basis – apply anytime! For more information, please visit:https://environment.uw.edu/students/student-resources/scholarships-funding/yakama-nation-student-support-fund-award/
Questions? Contact: coenvaa@uw.edu
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