Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Va
To be eligible for the PATAWOMECK INDIAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP, you must meet the below listed criteria:
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Documented proof of Tribal membership
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Must have consistent interest and participation in the furthering of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe and its activities
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Must have graduated from an accredited high school,homeschool program or GED this academic year
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Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
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Demonstrating a need for financial assistance
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Eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant in the first year of college
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Accepted and enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall after graduation from high school. A vocational school is also acceptable.
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Essay not to exceed 4 pages
Recipients will need to demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
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Individual determination to succeed
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Future goals and plans to achieve them
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Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
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Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
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Demonstrated need for financial assistance
Application must be complete and postmarked by May 15th.
Mail to:
Patawomeck Cultural Center
638 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg VA 22405
Patawomeck Indian Tribe Of Virginia awards multiple $500 Scholarships annually.
$1000 Award
To be eligible for the PATAWOMECK IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP, you must meet the below listed criteria:
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Must have graduated from an accredited high school, homeschool program, or GED this academic year.
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Accepted and enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall after graduation from high school. A vocational school is also acceptable.
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Essay of no more than 750 words showing how you have contributed to the Tribe or made significant effort/impact in the Native American community.
Your application will be evaluated on your:
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Impact on the Native American community and/or the Tribe
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Reference by a guidance counselor or teacher
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Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
Application must be complete and submitted online through the link above by May 30,2023.
Relevance Ventures Leadership Scholarship
$1000 Award
To be eligible for the RELEVANCE VENTURES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, you must meet the below listed criteria:
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Must have graduated from an accredited high school, homeschool program, or GED this academic year.
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Accepted and enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution (college or university) in the fall after graduation from high school.
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Plan to pursue a degree in Business and/or Native American Studies.
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Essay of no more than 750 words explaining why you chose your major AND what you hope to accomplish in your life with this degree.