The Robbie Paul, PhD, Scholarship for Native American Students

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Eligibility:

Must be a Native American student who can provide documentation of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe, member of a state recognized tribe in WA,OR, ID, or MT, or descendancy of a federally or state recognized tribe in WA, OR, ID, or MT.
Must be an undergraduate, graduate, or professional students enrolled in the health sciences including Pharmacy, Pre-Pharmacy, Medicine, all Pre-Med disciplines (e.g. biochemistry, neuroscience), and/or Nursing. Students may be enrolled at any of the WSU campuses.
Priority may be given to students from tribes who have signed the MOU for creation of the WSU Native America Advisory Board to the President.
- Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Yakama Indian Nation, Colville Confederated Tribes, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Kootenai Tribe of Indians, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Quinault Indian Nation, and any Tribes that join this MOU in the future.
Priority may be given to students from tribes who are founding partners for this scholarship:
- Chehalis Confederated Tribes, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Mohegan Tribe, Swinomish Tribe, and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.
When needed, the pool of applicants may be refined by prioritizing students with the highest level of unmet financial need.
When needed, the pool of applicants may be further refined by giving first priority to a member of the Nez Perce Tribe.

Application Process:

Application Packet:
- Completed application (put link in here to the electronic application page)
- One recommendation letter that speaks to the applicant’s leadership skills, community involvement, and commitment to health equity. The letter may come from a faculty or staff member or supervisor.
- Documentation of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe, member of a state recognized tribe in WA, OR, ID, or MT, or descendancy of a federally recognized or state recognized tribe in WA, OR, ID, or MT
- It is recommended that you provide a list of campus and community volunteer activities. Please note if you held a leadership role.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants need to submit written responses to three questions.
- Please describe what influenced your decision to pursue a career as a health professional.
- How do you intend to serve American Indian/Alaska Native communities in your chosen health profession?
- Briefly explain your thoughts about health equity and your commitment to health equity as a student and as a professional?

Deadline: 03/31/2023

Amount: $1000

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