The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

$2,500 for college students (number of awards varies per year)

$2,500 for grad students and graduating college seniors that are applying/accepted for grad school

$2,000 for graduating senior high school students

Eligibility:

• Letter of Application: The letter must include your name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, and phone number. It should be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss the following:a. Interest in natural resources.

  b. Commitment to education, community and your culture.

  c. Financial need. Students MUST complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and attach the

• Resume
• Three signed letters of reference, on letterhead and dated within the last six months.
• Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U. S. Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) will suffice.
• Transcripts: ALL students must include transcripts.‐ High school students must also provide documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education and a review of

  college class schedule to verify major before a check is released.

  ‐ College students must also provide proof of their declared major.

Delivery of application, two options:

‐ Mail original documents to be received no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) January 18

‐ Submit via fax (503‐282‐1274) or e‐mail (itc1@teleport.com) up until the close of business (5:00 p.m. PST) January 18