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The UTA Native American Student Association 2012-13 Scholarship
This $1,100 scholarship ($550/Fall, 2012; $550/Spring, 2013) will be awarded to a student attending UT Arlington at least half time. The student must have demonstrated a commitment to a Native American community and indicate how he or she will participate in the UT Arlington Native American community. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate a commitment to NASA while attending UT Arlington as a scholarship recipient. High school seniors, UT Arlington students, and transfer students are welcome to apply.
Deadline: Completed application materials postmarked by May 18, 2012 (see below)
Application
Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must be attending UT Arlington at least half time (six hours per full semester) with a GPA of at least 2.5. The applicant must demonstrate commitment to and strong interest in the Native American community. Please note that American Indian descent is NOT necessary to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship is available to High school seniors, UT Arlington students, and transfer students are welcome to apply.
Applicants must submit the following:
- A completed application form
- Official high school and/or college transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
Mail all application materials to:
Dr. Les Riding-In
UT Arlington Honors College
Box 19222
Arlington, Texas 76019-0222
Or drop them off in-person at College Hall, Suite 100.
Please contact Dr. Riding-In for current scholarship opportunity deadlines. All materials must be received by May 18, 2012.
Recipient decisions are made during the Summer II semester.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
| Year | Scholarship Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Jenny Blankenship and Maggie Lunday |
| 2008-2009 | Jenny Blankenship and Elijah Wahkinney |
| 2007-2008 | Michael D. Twidal and Elijah Wahkinney |
| 2006-2007 | Elijah Wahkinney and Keisha Newton |
| 2005-2006 | Venetta Lynn Davis |
| 2005-S&F | Phyllis Behrens |
| 2004-2005 | Nalita Sandoval |
| 2003-2004 | John Ihnfeld |
| 2002-2003 | Chad Lovett. He is a biology major who works with American Indians in a federal correctional institution. |
| 2001-2002 | Melissa Hassell. That year the scholarship increased to $750! |
| 2000-2001 | Jesse James. He is a NASA member who plays in the UTA band. |
| 1999-2000 | Davanna Whitehead Keller |
| 1998-1999 | Barbara Payton |