Summer Cultural/College
Opportunities for
American Indian Students
Program & Contact Information
The Native Education Forum
Deadline
Description
Applications open
January 1, 2015 – no
deadline posted
The Forum is a five day summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors.
Students will gain university classroom experience, earn one academic credit, research
issues critical to Native American/Indigenous communities, and get valuable assistance
from professionals in the university application process. To be eligible for NEF, you must
be finishing your sophomore or junior year in high school, have a cumulative 2.8 GPA or
higher, interested in Native American/Indigenous issues, and be a leader in your school,
family or community activities. From more information and application, please click the
link to the left.
The LEAD Summer Business Institute is a college preparatory program that introduces
Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian high school students in their junior
year to exciting careers in business and finance. Native students join other students from
diverse communities and live on a college campus, take interactive courses taught by
nationally renowned professors and attend corporate site visits.
http://admissions.colostate.edu/n
ef/
The LEAD Summer Business
Institute
[email protected] or 602540-0736
http://www.nafoa.org/education_
2.html
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In addition to taking classes in marketing, accounting, finance, economics and ethics,
students also learn about the relevance of business, finance and economic development
for Native communities. During this time, tribal leaders and Native people working in the
financial services industry serve as motivational speakers and help students to
understand how they can make an impact in their communities by pursuing careers in
finance.
College Horizons
February 4, 2015
http://www.collegehorizons.org/a
pply
505-401-3854
Email [email protected]
The National Institute on Drug
Abuse 2015 Summer Research
Program
February 14, 2015
Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical, social, clinical and
behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across
the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance
abuse and addiction research. Internships may involve a variety of experiences including
laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, and literature
reviews. Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for
travel and housing expenses.
March 1, 2015
Three week study at George Washington University to learn about intergovernmental
relations between tribal governments and the federal government (Native Politics and
American Political System). Scholarship for program will include room and board,
airfare, textbook, local travel, and undergraduate credit.
March 1, 2015
The OHSAI is open to high school students in grades 10–12, with a demonstrated talent
in the visual arts and strong interest in Indian culture. Participants are selected based
upon the online application, at least one letter of reference, and a portfolio of their
artwork. Special attention is given to applications from Native American students.
March 1 is start of
The Wind-STEP program is a two-week summer experience. The program will introduce
http://www.drugabuse.gov/offices
/office-nida-director-od/officediversity-health-disparitiesodhd/odhd-research-trainingprograms/research-trainingopportunities/2014-summer
INSPIRE Pre-College Program
Open to current 11th graders with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
College Horizons is a six day pre-college program for Native American, Alaska Native and
Native Hawaiian high school students open to sophomores and juniors. Each summer,
students work with college admissions officers, college counselors, essay specialists, and
other educators in a six-day college admissions workshop focused on understanding the
college admissions/application process.
https://inspire.naplp.gwu.edu/ins
pire-pre-college-application
[email protected]
Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute
http://www.usd.edu/finearts/art/summer-art-institute.cfm
email [email protected]
phone 605-677-5636
The Wind STEP Program
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http://www.morris.umn.edu/acad
emics/STEP/wind/
applications. Rolling
application process.
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) so there is no cost to
attend. UMM will provide room and board and meals will be provided in one of the
UMM Dining halls. The program also gives you access to labs and any research supplies
needed. Additionally, in many cases, Wind-STEP can arrange transportation to and from
the program.
James Cotter, Professor of
Geology
[email protected] or
320-589-6312
Center for Native American Youth
scholarship for Columbia
University’s Summer Program for
High School Students
https://cnayblog.wordpress.com/2
015/02/06/feb-6-now-cnayscholarship-columbia-universitysummer-high-school-program/
Summer Bridge Program
http://www.iaia.edu/academics/ss
c/summer-bridge-program/
Native American high school students to careers in science, GIS (Geographical
Information Science) and wind energy.
March 6, 2015
(program has not
updated their site for
the 2015 summer
program as of today).
Program dates are Monday June 15 through Friday June 26, 2015.
Summer Program for High School Students is a 3-week pre-college program for students
entering grades 9 through freshman year of college who are interested in intensive
summer study. The Summer Program for High School Students in New York City is
renowned for its academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the unique opportunity to
experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City.
Use link to the left for process on how to apply and application.
April 25, 2014
(program has not
updated their site for
the 2015 summer
program as of today).
High school students who are interested in art can come to the Institute of American
Indian Arts (New Mexico) campus for three weeks during the summer to not only engage
their creative side but brush up on math and English skills during the Summer Bridge
Program.
In 2014, the theme for the program June 29 – July 19 is centered around water, as water
is the source of life. Water has physical, emotional, metaphorical, and spiritual meanings
important to humankind, with special meanings for tribal peoples everywhere. Clean and
safe water has become increasingly endangered. The impact of climate change, water
pollution, water scarcity, and water as commodity will all be explored.
Students and faculty will explore water through multiple lenses: cultural, academic,
creative, health, environment. They will gain deeper understanding and greater respect
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for our interrelationship with this life source.
Ojibwemowin Niibinishi Gabeshi
(Ojibwe Summer Camp)
Call (218)755-2040 for an
application
Dartmouth Bound Summer
Program
April 1, 2015
Two week overnight camp that focuses on Ojibwe culture: language, arts, ceremonies,
storytelling, history, and more. $500/week; however, full scholarships are available.
Accommodations, meals, instructional costs, materials/books, activities, T-shirt, and
lifelong memories are included in the cost.
April 13, 2015
Each year, Dartmouth's Admissions Office selects a group of distinguished, collegebound, rising seniors from across the nation for an extended campus stay. Students are
selected for Dartmouth Bound: Summer based on a combination of their academic
achievement, personal character, and potential for college success. The Dartmouth
Bound: Summer program provides opportunities for students to visit our campus and
learn about life at the College. They are, also, offered workshops on the admissions and
financial aid application process.
April 17, 2015
NNAYI provides an intense summer program for American Indian and Alaska Native high
schools students. This week long event is designed to prepare and motivate students to
pursue a career in health care or biomedical research. AAIP member physicians will serve
as role models and mentors for students interested in various specialty areas such as
pediatrics, surgery, family practice and cardiology.
1-800-860-1294
https://admissions.dartmouth.edu
/visits-programs/dartmouthbound/summer-program
National Native American Youth
Initiative (NNAYI)
https://www.aaip.org/nnayi/
The NNAYI program is available to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are
at least 16 years of age and students and counselors are housed at the George
Washington University campus. For those selected students, AAIP will pay for travel,
lodging and most meals. Students are welcome to bring spending money for any snacks
or souvenirs that they might purchase on their own.
Please access the link to the left for more information and application. The next NNAYI
workshop will be held June 2015.
The Society of American Indian
Government Employees (SAIGE)
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April 30, 2015
This program is designed to provide Native American students an opportunity to learn
about careers within the federal government, to participate in professional and personal
development workshops and training, and to network with Native American
professionals. SAIGE encourages Native American youth to realize their potential to
become leaders in their communities and schools, continue their education by obtaining
a college degree, and ultimately, to seek a career in the government sector in one of the
multitude of civil service professions. Federal agency representatives attending the
conference have the opportunity to meet students, participate as Exhibitors, and
promote career opportunities within their respective agencies.
http://saige.org/test-youth-tracknews-post/
Health Science Academy
May 15, 2015
http://www.caimh.umn.edu/Progr
ams/HSA/index.htm
Dream of Wild Health Garden
Warriors Apprenticeship Program
May 19, 2015
http://dreamofwildhealth.org/ap
plications.html
Nandagikendan Academy
Summer Session at Fond du Lac
College
May 22, 2015
Open to students 18 years old or older.
The SSHC program is for high school students who will be going into 7th-12th grade SSHC
provides two, one-week, residential opportunities on the University of Minnesota Duluth
Medical School campus June 22nd-27th and/or July 6th-11th. Students will explore
health-related sciences, healthy living, research, and college preparation. Each week will
have different topics and activities. Current medical students provide advice and
inspiration as they interact with the participants in various activities during the sessions.
Students may participate in week 1, week 2, or both weeks, but must return home
between week 1 and week 2. On campus housing and meals are provided. Use link to
the left for process on how to apply and application.
During a four-week summer session, Native teens (ages 13-18) learn to plant, grow,
harvest and cook fresh, organic vegetables. They begin each morning in circle with staff,
learning to smudge and pray with tobacco. A Master Gardener from the U of M
Extension program teaches a weekly lesson on garden fundamentals. They rotate on
teams to cook and serve a healthy lunch to the entire group, working with our
Registered Dietitian. After lunch, they do physical activities like practicing on an archery
range, or learn traditional crafts like making tobacco pouches. Use the link to the left for
process on how to apply and application.
Only 20 students will be selected for this new and exciting opportunity. Eligible students
are those entering grades 9th-12th in the fall of 2015. Those who participate and
complete the six day camp experience. The camp focus is on college life, team building,
and cultural activities.
[email protected]
The Iowa First Nations Summer
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May 29, 2015
(Please ask Kerrie Troseth, Indian Education School Counselor, for a packet as it is not
available online)
The Iowa First Nations Summer Program is a one-week residential college readiness
Program
program designed to immerse American Indian and Alaskan Native high school students
into collegiate life and to facilitate the academic, social and cultural transition from high
school to college preparing them for their first-year experience.
Cayla Wencl
319-335-3555
[email protected]
Students are provided with an opportunity to experience the University of Iowa
collegiate environment, explore college majors, engage with college faculty and staff in
experiential learning opportunities, and learn about the academic support systems in
place at Iowa. The program allows students to build a strong sense of belonging and
connectedness to the campus community, and in particular American Indian students,
faculty and staff.
http://diversity.uiowa.edu/progra
ms/iowa-first-nations-summerprogram
Participants will attend college readiness seminars, attend experiential learning sessions,
enjoy interactive classroom experiences, and have the opportunity to get involved in
social and recreational activities on campus. In addition, evenings will be spent with
cultural enrichment and social activities.
Program Dates
The program dates are July 19-25, 2015.
Financial Considerations
Participants are expected to pay for their own travel costs to and from the program.
Program participation is fully covered by scholarship.
Pathkeepers for Indigenous
Knowledge’s Native Youth
Leadership Camp
http://www.pathkeepers.org/#!yo
uth-camp/cn6e
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May 1, 2015
Eligibility
• Participants will be high school students in good standing who are entering the 9th,
10th, 11th or 12th grade.
• The student should have a desire to continue on to a college or University after
graduation.
The Camp will be held at a horse farm in Culpeper, Virginia, which is about 70 miles
southwest of Washington, D.C. It is an overnight Camp. Campers must be between 11
and 16 years old and enrolled in their tribe or be able to show direct descendancy from
any American Indian tribe.
The Camp will provide Native youth with opportunities to experience traditional and
cultural activities, identify healthy and sustainable food and life choices, and understand
how environmental and conservation sciences are reflected in our Native cultural
knowledge and in our traditional uses of environmental resources. We also
prioritize explorations of campers' personal interests, educational goals, and tribal
identity.
The Camp will include a field trip to Washington, D.C. to tour and meet with federal
agencies, Congressional staff, and White House officials related to Indian Affairs.
There is no fee to attend the Camp. There is a $10 Application fee per child. Pathkeepers
will cover the costs of all meals, lodging, transportation during the Camp and supplies.
We do not pay for travel to and from the Camp.
Please access the link to the left for more information and application.
One week summer program (June 14th - June 18th, 2015) to include:
American Indian Summer
Program at Minnesota State
University, Mankato
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Megan R. Heutmaker
507-389-5230
[email protected]
http://www.mnsu.edu/cultdiv/de
partments/americanindian/camp.
html
Bloomington Dakota Language
Camp
Jay Ludwig
[email protected]
952-484-0477
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership-2014 Summer
Enrichment Guide
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Dakota Language
History & Culture classes
Adventure Education program
Swimming & Volleyball
Bowling & Billiards
Movie night Grill out ...and MORE!
Please visit website to register for camp. Free experience, transportation is not included;
however, the program will work with students who need assistance with transportation.
July 7-8, 2015 from 10 am – 3 pm
Dakota Language Camp at the Pond Dakota Park. Participants will learn the Dakota
language through songs, dancing, games, crafts, and feasting.
Deadlines vary by
program type.
(program has not
$40 fee; however, scholarships are available by contacting Jay Ludwig.
Increasing success for students of color & American Indian students in Minnesota
schools, colleges, and universities and providing enrichment programming. Multiple
programs exist for free/reduced costs for eligible students. Programs include
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Adventure and Leadership for
High School Students Summer
Programs at Northland College
MaryJo Gingras
714-682-1392
[email protected]
http://www.northland.edu/sum
mer-hs.htm
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updated their site for
the 2015 summer
program as of today).
14 days prior to start
dates
accounting, technology/science, camping, art, college prep, fishing, sports, ecology,
engineering, business, teaching, medical, math, and many more.
Programs are for students entering 9-12 grade.
 June 21-27 | Upper Namakagon Expedition: Downstream Wilderness
 June 22-26 | North Country Backpacker
 June 28-July 1 | Track ’n Howl: Wisconsin Wildlife
 July 6-9 | Field Skills Certification | 10-12
 July 13-16 | Storms ‘n Stars
 July 13-17 | Drawing from Nature
 July 16-20 | Mysteries ‘n Histories of Lake Superior
 July 19-24 | Aquatic Ecology Field Academy | 10-12
 July 20-24 | All Girls Namakagon Canoe Adventure
 July 22-25 | Outdoor Survival
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July 30-August 3 | Life Ways of the Ojibwe and Voyageur