Ecotrustnative American Scholarship Fund Application

EcotrustNative American Scholarship Fund Application

2012-13 Academic Year

EcotrustNative American Scholarship Fund Application

2012-13 Academic Year

Ecotrust

Ecotrust is a Portland-based organization founded in 1991 by a group of committed individuals, led by Spencer Beebe, whose mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being. The goal of Ecotrust is to foster a natural model of development that creates more resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems here and around the world.

Since2001, Ecotrust has recognized 48 tribal leaders from Oregon, Washington, California, western Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory who give back to their communities by working to improve their resource base, cultural base, economic security, or health and wellness. To learn more about Ecotrust, please visit their website at and or read Spencer Beebe’s autobiographical account, Cache: Creating Natural Economies.

Application Details:

This scholarship is offered through the Center for Public Service, Mark O. Hatfield School of Government,for the 2012-13 academicyear only.

Qualified applicants will possess the following characteristics:

Demonstrated strong understanding of American Indian, Alaskan Native or First Nations culture(s) and experience(s);
Demonstrated leadership qualities and commitment to their communities and Native people;
Demonstrated financial need;
Academic achievement: a 2.5 grade point average is required.

Preference will be given to students:

from the bioregion of Ecotrust operations (Salmon Nation) including Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California;
enrolled full time in a bachelors or graduate program;
enrolled in programs including, but not limited to, undergraduate education, natural resources management, environmental law, public health, economic development and social sciences.

Instructions:

Submission deadline is October 31, 2012. Submit completed applications via e-mail to or hard copy to Room 239, Extended Studies Building. If this form is incomplete or inaccurate it will not be considered.

Personal Information

Applicant Name:______Student university ID#:

E-mail:______Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: Zip:

Academic Information

College: City: State: Year in school:

Credit Hours Earned to Date: Intended Major: GPA:

If applicable, please indicate Tribal Affiliation, location of tribal enrollment office, and your enrollment number or C.I.B. below:

______Name of tribe City & State of Tribal Offices Enrollment Number

Please answer the following questions:

Please describe any experience you have working (paid or unpaid) with Native communities, including your own tribe, and/or describe how you intend to work on behalf of your tribe and/or tribal communities after you complete your education:

Please provide a statement indicating your understanding of the Ecotrust mission as it relates to tribal communities, including your own:

Please provide a short statement indicating your financial need:

Recipients of Ecotrust scholarship awards are invited to, and strongly encouraged to attend, the Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award - Dinner & Ceremonyon November 13, 2012.

Application submission deadline is October 31, 2012. Submit completed applications via e-mail to or hard copy to Room 239, Extended Studies Building. If this form is incomplete or inaccurate it will not be considered.