Navajo Nation Council - Office of the Speaker
P.O Box 3390
Window Rock, AZ 86515
September 14, 2011
Dear Honorable Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker,
As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, I am writing this letter to you to express my great concern and support for Navajo Nation college students and community. As mentioned recently in the September 1, 2011, Navajo Time article, "Zah, Dodge call for scholarship fund. Former leaders say Peabody settlement should set aside for students." I am a proponent for creating a Navajo Nation scholarship trust fund.
Facts concerning this issue include:
> The undesignated and unreserved fund account currently houses excess funds from the Peabody settlement in the amount of $39.3 million as of August 26, 2011 (Navajo Time, September 1, 2011).> Currently 57% of Navajo undergraduate college students who apply for Navajo Nation scholarship funds are denied. While 48% of Navajo graduate level college students who apply for Navajo Nation scholarship funds are also denied (Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Aid, 2010 Annual Report).
> Of the total number of students receiving awards, 92% are Undergraduates and only 8% are Graduate students (Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Aid, 2010 Annual Report).
> Only 1% of American Indian/Alaskan Native students are in enrolled in degree-granting institutions in 2009, as compared to 62.3% of White students (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). Digest of Education Statistics, 2010 (NCES 2011-015), Table 235). It stands to reason that the need for financial aid adds to the many issues related to this dismal statistic.
> Our sovereignty as a tribal nation is in jeopardy if we cannot support and solidify funding for the majority of our students applying for financial aid, particular at the Graduate level, as these future graduates are the hope of our nation and securing our way of life as Dine.
I employ you to become a champion in committing funds to the creation of a Navajo Nation scholarship trust fund for Undergraduate and Graduate level Navajo Nation students. Please advocate for this effort by proactively pushing for these funds to be rightfully designated for scholarships and financial aid.
Sincerely,
Concerned Navajo Nation citizen and supporter of the future of Navajo Nation scholarship.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 20, 2011
September 18, 2011
Seeing one hundred people sign this list reminds me of the many students in my community who are currently being turned away from their dreams. This is a sign that our people want to see these settlement funds invested directly into our youth.
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2011
September 14, 2011
My cousin just told me how much she struggles to pay for books and she is not the only student facing this burden. We need to reach one hundred signatures right now to show the Council that our people are watching this funding decision closely. Please send this link to your circle so we can hit that mark before the end of the day.
7 Comments
The amount of potential being wasted because of these budget issues is a joke. Fix the scholarship fund already.
investing in our kids is the only way forward. stop making it so hard for them to get an education
WE NEED THOSE FUNDS NOW. DO BETTER FOR OUR PEOPLE
57% rejected?? thats crazy. give the money to the students who need it to finish school
hope this works. my brother is trying to go to grad school and he really needs the help
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Navajo Nation Council - Office of the Speaker
P.O Box 3390
Window Rock, AZ 86515
September 14, 2011
Dear Honorable Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker,
As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, I am writing this letter to you to express my great concern and support for Navajo Nation college students and community. As mentioned recently in the September 1, 2011, Navajo Time article, "Zah, Dodge call for scholarship fund. Former leaders say Peabody settlement should set aside for students." I am a proponent for creating a Navajo Nation scholarship trust fund.
Facts concerning this issue include:
> The undesignated and unreserved fund account currently houses excess funds from the Peabody settlement in the amount of $39.3 million as of August 26, 2011 (Navajo Time, September 1, 2011).> Currently 57% of Navajo undergraduate college students who apply for Navajo Nation scholarship funds are denied. While 48% of Navajo graduate level college students who apply for Navajo Nation scholarship funds are also denied (Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Aid, 2010 Annual Report).
> Of the total number of students receiving awards, 92% are Undergraduates and only 8% are Graduate students (Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Aid, 2010 Annual Report).
> Only 1% of American Indian/Alaskan Native students are in enrolled in degree-granting institutions in 2009, as compared to 62.3% of White students (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). Digest of Education Statistics, 2010 (NCES 2011-015), Table 235). It stands to reason that the need for financial aid adds to the many issues related to this dismal statistic.
> Our sovereignty as a tribal nation is in jeopardy if we cannot support and solidify funding for the majority of our students applying for financial aid, particular at the Graduate level, as these future graduates are the hope of our nation and securing our way of life as Dine.
I employ you to become a champion in committing funds to the creation of a Navajo Nation scholarship trust fund for Undergraduate and Graduate level Navajo Nation students. Please advocate for this effort by proactively pushing for these funds to be rightfully designated for scholarships and financial aid.
Sincerely,
Concerned Navajo Nation citizen and supporter of the future of Navajo Nation scholarship.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 20, 2011
September 18, 2011
Seeing one hundred people sign this list reminds me of the many students in my community who are currently being turned away from their dreams. This is a sign that our people want to see these settlement funds invested directly into our youth.
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2011
September 14, 2011
My cousin just told me how much she struggles to pay for books and she is not the only student facing this burden. We need to reach one hundred signatures right now to show the Council that our people are watching this funding decision closely. Please send this link to your circle so we can hit that mark before the end of the day.
7 Comments
my cousin got denied twice and shes working so hard for her degree. this money belongs to the students not sitting in some account doing nothing
The amount of potential being wasted because of these budget issues is a joke. Fix the scholarship fund already.
investing in our kids is the only way forward. stop making it so hard for them to get an education
WE NEED THOSE FUNDS NOW. DO BETTER FOR OUR PEOPLE
57% rejected?? thats crazy. give the money to the students who need it to finish school
hope this works. my brother is trying to go to grad school and he really needs the help
I reached out several months ago about how explainer videos help and the unique issues they solve. My team has created thousands of marketing videos including dozens in your field. As you know, Google is constantly changing its SEO algorithm. The only thing that has remained consistent is that adding an explainer video increases website rank and most importantly keeps customers on your page for longer, increasing conversions ratios. Simplify your pitch, increase website traffic, and close more business. Should I send over some industry-specific samples? -- Sharon Jefferson Email: [email protected] Website: http://shortexplainer.com
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my cousin got denied twice and shes working so hard for her degree. this money belongs to the students not sitting in some account doing nothing