The accomplishment of higher education is a significant milestone toward career opportunity and growth, and one which uplifts our entire community. Among the contributions and initiatives of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are strides toward increasing opportunity and mitigating challenges Indigenous peoples have faced and, in many cases, continue to face in access to education.
To reduce financial barriers associated with higher education and empower tribal members work toward higher academic achievement, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians offers several scholarship programs for Siletz tribal members pursuing higher education. The tribe’s four scholarship programs cater to tribal members pursuing higher education, including undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical training education.
The tribe-based scholarships are exclusive to Siletz tribal members and cover educational expenses beyond tuition, such as books, fees and supplies. To date, over the last 10 years, the Siletz tribe has awarded 100 students with scholarship funding toward their higher-education journey. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is proud to invest in and empower tribal youth to further their academic achievements and to jumpstart their professional career. Our investment in tribal youth education not only provides advanced career opportunities to tribal members in our community but helps shape the leaders of tomorrow.
To learn more on how The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians contributes to youth and higher education our community or to learn more about other tribal scholarship opportunities, please visit https://ctsi.nsn.us/scholarships/