WHISPER N THUNDER
WINDS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Instructions: Complete all information below. Please email your application to bkfidlin@hotmail.com. If you do not have access to email, mail your application to: Whisper n Thunder PO Box 10891 Glendale, AZ 85318.
All applications must be received by May 1st.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ____/____/____
Tribe Affiliation: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State ________ Zip _________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____/____/____
Current school & Grade level: ___________________________________________
PLEASE INCLUDE OR HAVE SENT TO WHISPER N THUNDER A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A CURRENT OR PAST TEACHER.
College, University or vocational school where scholarship is to be applied. Please list full address where check is to be mailed, and any other information needed in the space below:
APPLICATION
Information may be typed below each question or sent on another page.
1) Share with us the reason this person deserves the scholarship. Include traits that would make the nominee stand out from other students. Include ways in which the student has demonstrated leadership, creativity, and academic achievement.
2) In what ways has the student demonstrated a desire to serve his or her Native community? Include examples of service to others, family and Native community work and/or organization.
3) List the 3 most outstanding personality traits of the nominee and why they will contribute to the nominees' future in a positive way.
4) Answer the following questions:
a. Does the person have financial need?
b. What is the grade point average of the student?
c. What are the student's plans for the future? Include both school and intended profession.
5) The nominated student will write an essay answering one of the following two questions. The essay must accompany your nomination.
"What is the greatest contribution Native culture can give as a gift to the global community?"
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"In an effort to correct American history to reflect the true history of North American and Native interaction, how would you seek to educate all people of all races about what has happened, and what needs to happen?"
AGREEMENT
Should you be awarded a Winds Scholarship, the student agrees to write for each of the 4 issues for the publication year after the scholarship award, sharing about their educational experience during that academic year. Student gives permission to publish a photo if available.
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