MARY L. REINER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
“Rising Stars in Research and Public Health”
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to American Indian college students interested in becoming researchers and future leaders in public health.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of federally recognized tribes (with preference given to tribal members in the Northern Plains – North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa), be enrolled in an accredited health and/or science program, have completed a minimum of one academic year of their current program of study, and have earned at least a 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
Required Documents:
Completed scholarship application.
Copy of tribal ID or proof of enrollment.
Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts accepted).
Personal Statement which addresses: How you became interested in health and/or science; details of past experiences and future goals; commitment to completing degree and working to improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives; and a statement of financial need explaining how this scholarship will help you pursue your goals in the health-related field and help you succeed in your degree program.
Current Resume.
Two Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendation letters are required and should come from someone who can speak to your academic and/or extracurricular accomplishments, such as a counselor or instructor.
Award Amount: $2,500 - $12,000
Duration: One-time award
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Contact: Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board
Northern Plains Native American Research Center for Health
1770 Rand Road, Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 605-721-1922, x 162
Fax: 605-721-2876
Number of Awards: Nine (9)Bachelor’s Level at $2,500 each; Four (4) Master’s Level at $5,000 each; and One (1) Doctoral Level at $12,000.
Updated 04-28-14
/ Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board /Northern Plains Tribal Epidemiology CenterNorthern Plains NARCH
Mary L. Reiner Memorial ScholarshipApplication
Rising Stars in Research and Public Health /
First Name: / MI: / Last Name: / Suffix:
Male Female / If you are registered at school under a different name, specify:
Tribal Affiliation:
University:
Degree program:
(specify degree and program)
Current Year:
(e.g., junior, second-year medical student, etc.)
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
(If different from above)
Phone: / Email:
List all scholarships you currently receive and the funding amount ($), if any:(use additional paper, if necessary)
If awarded, do you give us permission to use your name, tribal affiliation, degree information, and university name in our public relations materials, such as media releases and program brochures? (Your response will not affect your eligibility for a scholarship)
Yes No
All award notifications will be sent in early July, and recipients will be announced at Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board’s (GPTCHB) Annual Health Summit in August.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:Be sure you submit a complete application package.
Completed scholarship application
Copy of tribal ID or proof of enrollment(preference given to members of tribes in ND, SD, NE, IA)
Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts accepted)
Current Resume
Personal Statement: Explain how you became interested in health and/or science and provide details of your past experiences
and future goals; describe your commitment to completing your degree and working to improve the health of American Indians
and Alaska Natives; and include a statement of financial need explaining how this scholarship will help youpursue your goals in
health sciences and succeed in your chosen degree program.
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required and should come from someone who can speak of
your academicand/or extracurricular accomplishments, such as a counselor or instructor.
I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief all of my statements are true, correct, complete and made in good faith.
Signature: / Date:
Updated 04-28-14