Native American  & Minority 
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Avista Corporation Minds in Motion Minority Scholarship
A minimum of two, one-year scholarships are available for full-time ethnic minority students attending LCSC. One scholarship will be awarded to a Native American student and one scholarship will be awarded to any minority student. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. To be eligible students must be majoring in one of the following approved fields of study: accounting, biology/chemistry, business, communications, computer science/technology, economics, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, natural resources, political science, statistics or technology. The amount of the awards is variable. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

The Leona H. Craw Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship has been set up by Leona H. Craw’s daughter, Patricia, in memory of her mother. This scholarship is for the benefit of Native American Indian students seeking a college degree. In order to receive this scholarship, students must be a Native American Indian, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and be enrolled as a degree-seeking, full-time (12 credits) student. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

Hispanic Youth Symposium Scholarship
The Hispanic Youth Symposium Scholarship is awarded annually during the Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium to a high school senior planning to attend LCSC the following fall semester. One annual award is available and the amount is variable. For more information, contact the Director of Native American/Minority Student Services, LCSC, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. (208) 792-2812 or students can contact the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) office at (208) 792-2100.

The International Student Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created for the purpose of offsetting the educationally-related expenses of international student/s attending Lewis-Clark State College. To be eligible, applicants must be classified as full-time students, carrying 12 or more credits per semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to international students and to students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by International Student Services. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

Dean and Colleen Mahoney Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must be a full-time student enrolling for 12 or more credits per semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to students who are of minority descent. Preference will also be given to students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. One annual award is available and the amount varies. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

Minority and At Risk Student Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to assist talented students who may be at risk of failing to realize their ambition because of their cultural, economic or physical circumstances. Three awards are available each year and students may be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of four years. To be eligible, students must be an Idaho resident, a graduate of an Idaho high school and meet at least three of the following criteria: be a first-generation college student; be disabled; be a migrant farm worker or other seasonal farm worker or the dependent of a migrant farm worker or other seasonal farm worker; have substantial need; or be a minority person, i.e., a black non-Hispanic, a Hispanic, a Native American, or a member of another ethnic group whose members have participated in higher education at a rate lower than their occurrence in the general population. A separate application is required and must be submitted by March 1. Student must provide grade transcripts and an essay. For more information, contact your high school counselor or Bob Sobotta, Director of Native American and Minority Student Programs, LCSC, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. (208) 792-2812.

Nez Perce Vocational Waivers
Enrolled members of the Nez Perce tribe who are taking classes in vocational-technical Certificate and AAS programs at LCSC are eligible for fee waivers. Students must provide proof of tribal enrollment to the Controller's Office. For more information contact the Director of Native American/Minority Student Services, LCSC, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. (208) 792-2812.


Plateau Native American Trust Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must be an enrolled member, or show proof of being at least one-quarter blood, of one of the following Plateau tribes: Nez Perce Tribe, Yakama Indian Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Colville Confederated Tribes, Spokane Tribe, Kalispel Tribe, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of Salish-Kootenai. Enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation will be considered on an individual basis by the scholarship committee. Applicants must also be classified as a full-time student, carrying 12 or more credits per semester, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (high school applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA), and must be enrolled in an undergraduate academic or technical program, seeking a certificate or degree. The committee will consider applicant's information concerning financial need, academic performance and individual family situations when selecting recipients. Amount of award varies depending on student’s financial needs analysis and number of awards given. Deadline for applying is March 1. For more information, contact the Director of Native American and Minority Student Programs, LCSC, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. (208) 792-2812.

Regence BlueShield of Idaho Scholarships
Regence BlueShield of Idaho has established two scholarships to support incoming freshman pursuing one of the following programs of study: Bachelor degrees in Business or Healthcare related, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Practical Nursing, Associate of Science for Radiographic Science, and AAS in Medical Office. Students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative high school G.P.A, and be registered for at least twelve credits. Preference will be given to minority students. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

The Andrew L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Andrew L. Smith for the purpose of offsetting the educationally-related expenses of a Lewis-Clark State College student. To be eligible, applicants must be a student of sophomore, junior or senior class standing, must be classified as a full-time student, carrying 12 or more credits per semester, have a cumulative GPA consistent with the minimum required for admission and for progress toward his or her selected major, have demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid Office, and must have demonstrated a high degree of ambition, which should be evidenced by recommendations of college staff and/or others. Preference will be given to Native American Students. Two letters of recommendation must accompany application. The amount of the award is variable. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

Ike Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Each year one scholarship is awarded to a Native American student who has completed at least 15 credits at LCSC. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have at least one parent enrolled in a state or federally recognized tribe or be of Native American status in Canada. A General Application is required and must be submitted by March 1.

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