CNAY-Columbia University Scholarship Application

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), in partnership with Columbia University’s Secondary School Programs, is pleased to offer one full tuition, residential scholarship for a Native American/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian student to attend Columbia’s Summer Program for High School Students during summer 2018 in New York City. For more information on the partnership and the program, including eligibility information, click here.

All application materials, including both recommendation forms, must be submitted to CNAY by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2018.

*Note: You will not be able to save and return to this form. We recommend typing responses in a word processing document first and then pasting into the form when you are ready to submit.

Who is eligible?

• Must be Native American/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian;
• In grades 9-12 or in first year of college in Fall 2018; and
• At least 15 years old by the start of the program. *
*Students age 15 must provide a letter from a parent/guardian attesting to student’s maturity and ability to look after oneself while at Columbia and in New York.
What courses are offered?

CNAY encourages students to consider the college preparatory curricula; however, applications for any of the programs are accepted. Students may apply for the program and course that most closely aligns with their interests. The application requires that applicants indicate which course they are applying for and why. Click here for this year's course listings.
Application Instructions

Please complete the entire application below. Only complete applications will be considered. Complete applications include all of the following:

• This scholar application form (includes essay);
• Two online recommendation forms (click here to access the recommendation forms);
• High school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable);
• Proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy. Can include letter from tribal leader of affiliated tribal nation or leader at urban Indian community (may be uploaded, mailed emailed, or faxed);
• *Recommended (not required) : High school resume (may be uploaded, mailed emailed, or faxed);

*Note: You will not be able to save and return to this form. We recommend typing responses in a word processing document first and then pasting into the form when you are ready to submit.
Personal Information
Name * First Last
Date of Birth (DOB): * MM / DD / YYYY
Applicants must be at least 15 years old at the start of the program.
Tribal Affiliation *
Proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy *
Gender *
Current Grade Level *
Permanent Mailing Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Number * ### - ### - ####
Please provide the best number to reach you.
Email *

Please be sure to check your email in the weeks following your application submission. CNAY will use this email address to communicate with you about the status of your application.
High School/College/University Information
Current School Name *
School Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Transcript *

Click to upload your transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch? *
Yes No Not Sure
Columbia University Summer Program Information
Session: *
Session I: June 25-July 13, 2018 Session II: July 17-August 3, 2018

Please indicate the session for which you are applying.
Rising Division: *
Rising Junior-Senior Rising Freshman-Sophomore

Please indicate the grade level division for which you are applying.
Curriculum: *

Click here for 2018 course listings.
Explanation of Curriculum Selection:
(one paragraph minimum) *

Please write a minimum of one paragraph explaining why you are interested in the course curricula you are applying for.
Essay: Story of Inspiration

CNAY believes in sharing inspirational stories from Native youth across tribal nations. The essay portion of this application seeks to understand what inspires you to reach your goals, and how your achievements might inspire other Native youth.

Please consider the following questions to help craft your essay:

1. What does success mean to you? How does your American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian identity factor into your ideas of and goals for success?

2. In what ways do you step up as a leader in your community?

2. What are your dreams for your tribal or urban Indian community?

3. What barriers have you faced while working toward your goals and dreams? Who and what motivates you to overcome obstacles?

4. How can the CNAY-Columbia Scholarship help you reach your goals and dreams?

Feel free to get creative with your storytelling by uploading a video or photos to go along with your essay. This is not required.
Please respond to the essay prompt in 750 words or less. Applicants can also upload an essay below.
Maximum Allowed: 750 words. Currently Used: 0 words.
Essay Upload (Optional)
Applicant Photo *

If selected, we will use this photo in online promotional materials to celebrate your award.
Parent/Guardian Letter (for 15-year-olds)

If you will be 15 years old at the start of the program, you must upload a brief letter from a parent or guardian attesting to your maturity and ability to look after oneself.
High School Resume (Optional)
Additional Materials (Optional)

Use this field to upload a video or additional photo. This is not required.
Acknowledgment

By providing your name below and submitting this application, you grant permission for CNAY to share your essay, photo(s), video, and any other media provided on our website, social media accounts, blog and/or other communication networks of the Center for Native American Youth and the Aspen Institute.
Consent to Participate and Share

I hereby authorize the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at The Aspen Institute and Gen-I National Native Youth Network partners to publish the photographs, video/testimonials and other materials submitted by me or my minor child(ren) (named above), and our names, ages, tribal affiliations, and other information related to my submission, for use in CNAY promotional materials, including publications and websites. I release the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute and the partners named above from any expectation of confidentiality for myself and/or my minor child.
I consent to my uploaded media being used for CNAY promotional purposes:
Yes, I am at least 18 and consent. No, I do not consent. I am under 18 and my parent/guardian consents on my behalf.
My Electronic Signature: *

Applicant's full name here.
Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature: *

If you are at least 18 years old, type your own full name in this box.
Acknowledgment

By entering your name and birth date below, you certify that all of the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Applicant Name First Last
Today's Date MM / DD / YYYY
Please review your application once more before you submit. We also encourage you to save your work in a word document to avoid losing your text.

If you have questions or would like to request additional information, contact Amber Richardson at (202) 736-3577 or amber.richardson@aspeninst.org.
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CNAY-Columbia University Scholarship Application

Who is eligible?

What courses are offered?

Application Instructions

Personal Information

High School/College/University Information

Columbia University Summer Program Information

Essay: Story of Inspiration

Acknowledgment

Consent to Participate and Share

Acknowledgment

Please review your application once more before you submit. We also encourage you to save your work in a word document to avoid losing your text.

If you have questions or would like to request additional information, contact Amber Richardson at (202) 736-3577 or amber.richardson@aspeninst.org.

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Who is eligible?

What courses are offered?

Application Instructions

Personal Information

High School/College/University Information

Columbia University Summer Program Information

Essay: Story of Inspiration

Acknowledgment

Consent to Participate and Share

Acknowledgment

Please review your application once more before you submit. We also encourage you to save your work in a word document to avoid losing your text. If you have questions or would like to request additional information, contact Amber Richardson at (202) 736-3577 or amber.richardson@aspeninst.org.

Please review your application once more before you submit. We also encourage you to save your work in a word document to avoid losing your text.

If you have questions or would like to request additional information, contact Amber Richardson at (202) 736-3577 or amber.richardson@aspeninst.org.