Do you know an American Indian student attending or planning to attend college? Or maybe they are participating in a vocation or career training program? They won’t want to miss this news! Chapa-De is currently accepting applications for the April Moore Memorial Scholarship and new this year, students interested in healthcare careers can receive up to $2,500! Students in non-healthcare fields can also get up to $1,000.
The April Moore Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 and we are proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting native youth through this program. April was a Member and Chair of Chapa-De’s Board of Directors for 26 years and spent her life working to advance the American Indian community. It was in her honor that Chapa-De established the April Moore Memorial Scholarship program dedicated to Native American and Alaskan Native students pursuing higher education. With the new guidelines for this program, applicants who are or plan to pursue a career in the healthcare sector are eligible to apply for a $2,500 scholarship and all others are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be American Indian/Alaskan Native; for the purpose of this scholarship this is defined as being eligible for services at Indian Health Service (IHS) Clinics
- Currently or planning to pursue vocational training or a college degree
- Currently attending a college/vocational program in or have attended high school in Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Sacramento or El Dorado Counties
- Submit all required application materials by February 28th
Meet some past scholarship recipients:
Ready to apply?
Application Submission Requirements:
- April Moore Memorial Scholarship Application Form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official school transcript(s) – High School and Post-Secondary if applicable
- Proof of AI/AN heritage
Selection Process & Award Requirements
Chapa-De’s Board of Directors selects at least one winning applicant each year. Selected scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by mid-June. Proof of enrollment must be submitted before receiving the scholarship funds.
Learn More
For more information on this scholarship, contact Sami Enos, Community Health Representative, at 530-863-4682. She can help you through the application process and connect you with other resources available for Native American and Alaskan Natives in our area.
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