Catching the Dream

Sergeant Douglas and Charlotte De- Horse Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
MESBEC Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Native American Leadership Education (NALE) Scholarships (Postdoctorate,
Tribal Business Management Program (TBM) Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

8200 Mountain Rd. NE., Ste. 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Ph: (505)262-2351
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.catchingthedream.org

Sergeant Douglas and Charlotte De-Horse Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support American Indian students in their education. Focus: Military science and education. Qualif.: Applicants must be American Indian students who have completed one year of any Army, Navy, or Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training program; enrolled in an Army, Navy, or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program; a veteran of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marine or Coast Guard; and enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program of study. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on criteria.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application; letters of recommendation; personal essay; and high school transcripts. Deadline: April and September 15.

Remarks: The First Sergeant Douglas and Charlotte De-Horse Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the American Indian veterans.

MESBEC Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of Native Schools. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Engineering; Science; Business; Education; Computer and information sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree Native American; an enrolled member of a “U.S. tribe”; attending or planning to attend a college/university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited; studying in the field of business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related field; have excellent grades; high ACT or SAT scores; and have a strong commitment to their Native American community. Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $500-$5000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form (available at the website); financial need analysis; a copy of the IRS 1040 Federal Tax Return for the previous year; Certificate of Native American Blood; an essay explaining career goals; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts; a copy of standardized test scores; copy of letter of admission from an accredited college or university or graduate school and degree program in the US; and a photograph (2X3) of head and shoulders. Deadline: March 15, April 15, and September 15.

Native American Leadership Education (NALE) Scholarships (Postdoctorate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support paraprofessionals native students in Native American Schools planning to complete their degree

in education, counseling, or school administration. Focus: Education; Counseling/Guidance; Educational administration. Qualif.: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree Native American; an enrolled member of a “U.S. tribe”; attending or planning to attend a college/university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited (college level and can range from bachelor's degrees to postdoctoral study); have excellent grades; high ACT or SAT scores; and have a strong commitment to their Native American community. Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $500-$5000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form (available at the website); financial need analysis; a copy of the IRS 1040 Federal Tax Return for the previous year; Certificate of Native American Blood; an essay explaining career goals; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts; a copy of standardized test scores; copy of letter of admission from an accredited college/university or graduate school and degree program in the US; and a photograph (2X3) of head and shoulders. Deadline: March 15, April 15, and September 15.

Tribal Business Management Program (TBM) Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students planning to work in economic development for tribes. Focus: Business; Finance; Management; Economics; Banking; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management. Qualif.: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree Native American; an enrolled member of a “U.S. tribe”; attending or planning to attend a college/university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited; studying in the field of business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related field; have excellent grades; high ACT or SAT scores; and have a strong commitment to their Native American community. Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $500-$5000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form (available at the website); financial need analysis; a copy of the IRS 1040 Federal Tax Return for the previous year; Certificate of Native American Blood; an essay explaining career goals; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts; a copy of standardized test scores; copy of letter of admission from an accredited college or university or graduate school and degree program in the US; and a photograph (2X3) of head and shoulders. Deadline: March 15, April 15, and September 15.