Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Scholarship (ID 1808)
Scholarship Description
- Start Date:
- 1/1/2017
- Deadline:
- 6/30/2017
- Website:
- http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/Siletz-Tribal-Services-Umpqua-Clackamas-County-Tillamook/education/scholarships
- Form:
- http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/uploads/downloads/Education/Scholarships/APPLICATION%20Bensell%20Scholarship.pdf
- Amount:
- $1,000
- Description:
- Arthur S. Bensell was an educator, civic leader, Tribal Council member and Tribal Chairman. He spent many years in service to his community and Tribe as Mayor of the City of Siletz and tribal leader.
Art attended Ohio State University and graduated from Heidelberg College in 1934. During his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he served as a teacher, principal and reservation principal in Minnesota, Alaska and North Dakota. Upon returning to Siletz, Art became involved in tribal business affairs and served many years on the Tribe’s Education Committee and always strived for better educational opportunities for tribal members.
A memorial scholarship fund was established through the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to honor and award tribal members in education. The $1000 scholarship is administered by the Tribal Education Committee and strengthened by various fund raising activities throughout the year.
ESSAY THEME: Describe the gift of education and the benefits that follow.
Contact Information
- Name/Company:
- Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
- Title/Attention:
- Programs Manager
- Name:
- Bev Youngman
- Address:
- PO Box 549
- City:
- Siletz
- State:
- OR
- Zip:
- 97380
- Phone:
- (800) 922-1399 Ext. 290
- Contact Notes:
- Scholarships are awarded at the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, the second weekend in August.
Eligibility
- Gender:
- NA
- Ethnic/Minority:
- Native American/Native Alaskan
- Major/Career:
- Education Fields
- Eligibility:
- 1. Documentation of acceptance at an accredited vocational training or higher education institution, 2 year, 4 year or graduate school.
2. Documentation of Education major in teaching.
3. An essay up to a thousand (1,000) words, double-spaced, 12 point font, addressing the annual theme: "Describe the gift of education and the benefits that follow."
4. One letter of recommendation. - Special Criteria:
- *Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians*
Essays will be judged on correct format, essay content, organization and development of theme and use of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.