Leadership Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2012

The City of Lapwai Leadership Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from the Lapwai School District. The City of Lapwai supports and encourages future leaders of our community to continue school and further their education. The City of Lapwai Leadership Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants MUST meet following criteria:

1. Must be a graduating senior from the Lapwai High School.
2. Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
3. Must have plans to attend a higher education institution, U.S. Armed Forces, certification program, personal or professional advancement program.

AWARDS: $500 total award per scholarship recipient

Notification of scholarship award will be made at the last scheduled Lapwai City Council meeting before the Lapwai High School Graduation Ceremonies. Disbursement of award will be given out dependent upon the maintenance and completion of the Lapwai School District coursework.

PERSONAL ESSAY: On a separate sheet(s), the applicant must provide a personal statement of educational and/or career goals, stating interests, accomplishments (4-H, FFA, athletics, etc), their definition of what “leadership” is to them and how they plan on using their “leadership” skills in the future.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Please submit TWO (2) letters of recommendation. We suggest a teacher, advisor or school representative, and a non-related adult friend, supervisor or community member who knows you well.

RESUME: Please submit an updated resume with your application.

Download Application form

NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS WEEK

“Celebrating 25 Years”

March 5th – 9th, 2012

Monday, March 5
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mentor Artist Playwright Project — Lapwai High School Students (Plays read by Professional Actors) – Silverthorne Theatre

Tuesday, March 6
10:00am-11:15am
Mini Pow Wow – (ACC GYM)

Wednesday, March 7
9:00am-10:15am
Domestic Subjects: Gender, Citizenship, and Law in Native American Literature – Dr. Beth Piatote, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley – (WCC)

10:30am-11:45am
The Art of Weaving Elders Panel – (WCC)

1:30pm-2:45pm
Nez Perce Language Student Panel — facilitated by Dr. Harold Crook – (WCC)

3:00pm-4:15pm
Native American Literature Student Panel – in memory of Dr. James Tarter — facilitated by Dr. Beth Piatote – (WCC)

7:00pm-8:30pm
Arigon Starr – Native American Music Award Winning Musician & Writer LCSC Students Free with ID — General Admission: $5 Adult & $3 Youth – Silverthorne Theatre

Thursday, March 8
9:00am-10:15am
Native Americans in the Entertainment Industry – Arigon Starr, Musician & Writer – (WCC)

10:30am-11:45am
Care of Ethnographic Collection at Nez Perce National Historical Park – Bob Chenoweth, Park Curator – (WCC)

1:30pm-2:45pm
Enhancing Wellness in the Midst of a Busy Life – Bill Hayne, Director of Field Experience, Education Division, LCSC – (WCC)

4:00pm-5:30pm
Native American Alumni Chapter Meeting & Social – (ACC Conf 1)

6:00pm-9:00pm
Friendship Banquet – NAAW Lifetime Achievement Award, the Isaac “Ike” Wilson Memorial Scholarship and other scholarships will be presented – (WCC)

Friday, March 9
7:00pm-12:00am
LCSC Pow Wow – (ACC GYM)

Special Thanks to: Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho Humanities Council, Rosehill Estate, Associated Students of LCSC, Nez Perce Tribe, Pi’amkinwaas, Clearwater River Casino
Presented by the LCSC Native American Club