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Up to two $2,500 scholarships and was established in memory of Raquelle 鈥�Kelly鈥� Myers (Pomo), Executive Director of the National Indian Justice Center. Kelly was dedicated to the improvement of justice in Indian Country, and public awareness of Native American history and culture. She was a Tribal Judge, educator, legal scholar, and defender of tribal justice. She was an incredible advocate for Indian Country.

Eligibility requirements include:
Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or non federally recognized tribe; or have a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) showing a California tribal affiliation; or descend from a person with a CDIB showing a tribal affiliation, on the California census rolls of 1928 or 1933, or on the California Judgment Fund Rolls of 1953 or 1972; or descend from a person enrolled in a federally recognized tribe; and current or newly admitted 爆料社区 undergraduate student.

Documents required include photograph, proof of enrollment or descendancy, family tree form, two letters of recommendation from academic recommender and American Indian community recommender, personal statement on demonstration of community service and commitment to serve Indian Country and one page essay on tribal justice.

ASI American Indian in honor of Lee Dixon Scholarship

One $1000 award for a tribally enrolled American Indian student. Academic achievement, service to the Indian Community, and financial need will be considered. Preference will be given to incoming freshmen. Proof of tribal affiliation required, prior to awarding.

Lillian S. Sherman Scholarship

One award for $1,750 for a Native American Indian Student as noted in the FASFA and required scholarship essay.