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Osage Nation Scholarship Student Handbook

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OSAGE NATION HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP……………..3 OSAGE NATION CAREER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP………………..9 JOHN L. RUBEL SCHOLARSHIP………………………………………....15 EUGENE DANIEL SCHOLARSHIP …………………………………...….19 E. RAY ADKISSON SCHOLARSHIP …………………..………...........….23 MARY E. TINKER SCHOLARSHIP ………………...……………...…….27 GRADUATION STOLE AND COMMENDATION AWARD …….….….31 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ………………………….…..………………….32


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OSAGE NATION HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Osage Nation provides scholarships to legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation who are attending colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. The Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program is funded by the Osage Nation for students to obtain the skills and resources necessary for a post-secondary education. Please read this handbook thoroughly. Important changes have been made to monitor student progress, encourage course completion and student success. Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America, administers the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program for students who are pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. All inquiries regarding your application status and/or scholarship should be directed to Scholarship America (Scholarship Management Services) at [email protected] or by calling toll free (855) 758-8609.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing post-secondary education at the associate level or beyond are eligible for Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship. Scholarship amounts are dependent on annual appropriations and may vary from year to year. Students are encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and other grants and scholarships available.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s A 2.0 GPA minimum is required each term. If a student falls below a 2.0 GPA and does not qualify for a hardship, the student will be placed on probation and the GPA will be monitored each term. The student must present an official transcript verifying a 2.0 GPA or higher to have probation removed and become eligible for funding. Regardless of GPA, the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship will not fund those classes in which a student earned a failing grade. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below: X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) *4 = GPA Example: 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83/100)* 4 = 3.32 GPA

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W i t h d r a w a l s a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s If a student does not qualify for a hardship and fails or withdraws from class(es), the subsequent scholarship award will be reduced to adjust for the overpayment or the student will be required to repay the amount. Scholarship Management Services will notify the Osage Nation Treasurer with the student’s contact information. The Osage Nation Treasurer will contact the student to set up a payment schedule for reimbursement. The student will not be eligible for funding until the reimbursement has been paid.

H a r d s h i p W a i v e r A hardship is defined as an event that prevents a student from completing the hours in the term(s) for which he/she has been awarded scholarship funding. Examples of hardships may include but are not limited to unexpected surgery, complications associated with pregnancy or an accident with major injury. In order to remain eligible for the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship, students must request a Hardship Waiver and submit documentation in a timely manner verifying hardship circumstances. Scholarship Management Services shall, within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of the Hardship Form, report the findings and final decision to the complainant in writing. (See Attachment A) The student must provide the following information to be awarded a Hardship Waiver:

A form asking for hardship consideration and explaining circumstances in detail from the student, and

A physician’s statement verifying a medical condition which prevents the student from completing courses; or

A written report from an unrelated, licensed counsellor verifying an event or condition which prevents the student from completing courses

During the term following any granted Hardship Waiver the student will be placed on academic probation and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA or be in good standing. If the student fails to meet the GPA requirement, he/she will not receive subsequent funding until a transcript is provided documenting the student has obtained the minimum requirement.

G e n e r a l a n d R e q u i r e d R e a d i n g S c h o l a r s h i p s Funding for the 2016-17 academic year includes both scholarships on a per credit/maximum funding level. The scholarship is intended for tuition, fees, books, and other allowable expenses to qualifying students in accordance with Osage law.

Each academic year student can receive funding up to thirty-six (36) credit hours. For the summer term funding is authorized at the above levels not to exceed twelve (12) credit hours or equivalent.

The General and Required Reading Scholarship per credit/maximum funding is available to qualifying students attending the following institutions:

Enrolled Credits Associate Institutions

Baccalaureate Universities

Research Universities

Professional Graduate

1-36 credits $150 $290 $330 $360


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CONCURRENT STUDENTS: Students enrolled in both high school and college courses at the same time are considered concurrent students and will receive funding for documented, incurred cost for tuition, books and fees only and are limited to $150 per credit hour.

I n c e n t i v e F u n d i n g The Osage Nation Congress has funded and Principal Chief has approved the following incentives for the 2016-17 academic school year: The Graduate Degree Award is a monetary sum awarded to Osage students upon earning a graduate or professional degree from a university. Students must complete an application and provide a final official transcript showing the degree awarded.

Academic Term Scholarship Awards are based on the cumulative GPA at the current institution and are made on a per term basis for fall and spring (semester/trimester) or fall and winter (quarter/non term).

Required Cumulative GPA 3.51 – 4.00

Term Amount $250

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The general scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. Scholarships are only available up to the total annual amount funded by the Osage Nation. The Osage Nation will assist Osage students with only one associate’s, one bachelor’s, one master’s and one doctoral degree. Students may not receive the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship and the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship simultaneously. Lifetime Limits: Once a student has received funding equivalent for the hours needed to obtain a particular type of degree (i.e. associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) he/she becomes ineligible for future funding for that same type of degree even if graduation was not achieved. For example if a student receives funding from the Osage Nation sufficient to obtain a bachelor’s degree and does not graduate, the student can only subsequently obtain funding for a higher degree.

Degree Type Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate

Lifetime award limit semester hrs*

66 132 33 Based on program

Lifetime award limit quarter hrs*

99 198 50 Based on program

*Non-standard credit hours will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Graduate Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate Award Amount $2,000 $3,000


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A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s Scholarship funds may only be used to satisfy the following defined obligations: Tuition is the amount of funds the student must pay for his/her enrollment during the current term as determined by the institution the student is attending.

Fees are the funds charged per student to attend the institution - these fees may include but are not limited to user fees for libraries and technology, lab fees, student health fees and building fees; they are included in the student’s tuition bill. Books include any textbook, manual, or required readings compiled by the instructor for the successful completion of course. School Supplies include items required for the student to complete an enrolled course such as pens, paper, printer ink, file folders, computer software required to complete assignments and other needs the student may have to fully participate in a class. Room and Board is the expense based on the set amount indicated for room and board set by the institution attended. Transportation is the expense based on the set amount indicated by the institution attended.

A p p l i c a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Applications are not considered complete until all required and requested documents have been submitted to Scholarship America:

A completed online payment request Osage Nation membership number Financial Aid Form (concurrent students only) A copy of the student’s course schedule displaying credit hours of enrollment A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of

completion from the last school attended; if applicable transcripts must show final grades for the last term the student was awarded an Osage scholarship; if the student has not completed any college or career tech hours since high school, he/she must include a copy of his/her final high school transcript or GED score

A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s a n d C a l e n d a r The initial qualifying scholarship application is available online at: https://www.scholarsapply.org/osagenation All students must submit an initial qualifying application by JUNE 15, 2016 to be eligible to request funding for any term during the 2016-17 academic year including summer session 2017. After submitting the initial qualifying application, ELIGIBLE undergraduate and graduate students will be directed to a new TERM PAYMENT REQUEST PORTAL where the student must upload a current transcript(s) and class schedule to request funding for each term.

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CALENDAR

INITIAL QUALIFYING APPLICATION DEADLINE*……..…JUNE 15, 2016

TERM PAYMENT REQUEST DEADLINES** SEMESTER/TRIMESTER SCHOOLS Semester Payment Request Opens Payment Request Deadline Fall semester 2016 July 25, 2016 September 30, 2016 Spring semester 2017 October 17, 2016 February 1, 2017 Summer Session 2017 May 1, 2017 June 15, 2017 QUARTER SCHOOLS Quarter Payment Request Opens Payment Request Deadline Fall quarter 2016 July 25, 2016 September 30, 2016 Winter quarter 2017 October 17, 2016 February 1, 2017 Spring quarter 2017 February 15, 2017 April 17, 2017 Summer quarter 2017 May 1, 2017 June 15, 2017 *Students who do not submit the initial qualifying application by June 15, 2016 are not eligible for funding for any term until the following academic year. **Students who do not submit Term Payment Requests by the term deadline will forfeit funding for that term. If any information changes after submitting your application, please contact Scholarship America at [email protected] to provide an update.

P a y m e n t The Higher Education Scholarship is awarded each term upon submission of the student’s payment request. Checks are made payable to the student’s school but mailed to the student’s permanent home address. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with Scholarship Management Services and to deliver his/her checks to the appropriate school office for payment. Important Notes:

Checks must not be deposited into the student’s personal account Checks are made payable to only one declared school and must be presented to the

appropriate school office for payment by the student Students with special enrollment circumstances which impact the payment schedule

described above must contact Scholarship Management Services/Scholarship America prior to the term payment request deadline to request payment on an individual basis

Students should request a receipt from the school for their records

D a t a P r i v a c y All applications are reviewed by Scholarship Management Services and all data provided by the student will be included in the student’s record. Any data provided to Scholarship Management Services is compiled and reported to the Osage Nation Education Department and the Osage Nation Legislative Branch.



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The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. Privacy waiver statements are included in the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.

A p p e a l s P r o c e s s If a student believes his/her funding or hardship waiver has been denied in error, he/she must submit a written appeal within ten (10) business days of notification to Scholarship Management Services stating the reason for the appeal. Within five (5) business days after receiving an appeal, Scholarship Management Services will submit a report to the Director of Operations. Within ten (10) business days of this report, the DO shall inform the complainant and Scholarship Management Services in writing of the decision from the Office of the Principal Chief. All decisions are final.

C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Email: [email protected] Toll Free Phone: (855) 758-8609 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Central Time Mailing Address: Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program

Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082



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OSAGE NATION CAREER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

The staff at the Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) realizes that not all skills are obtained through a formal post-secondary education. For this reason, the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship (ONCTS) is provided to Osage students enrolled in a program awarding licensure or certification at a state or nationally accredited training facility.

Students attending community education courses are eligible for funding of up to three (3) courses in the same field per year within funding limits. For the purpose of this scholarship, community education is defined as a continuing education class.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing certification or licensure from a state or nationally accredited training facility are eligible to apply for ONCTS. The ONCTS will apply to tuition, fees, books and school supplies at an accredited institution. Scholarship amounts are dependent on annual appropriations and may vary from year to year. Students are encouraged to apply for other grants and scholarships available to them to ensure they have all funds needed to successfully complete their chosen program.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s Students shall maintain a 2.0 GPA, or be in good standing each term. If a student falls below a 2.0 GPA and does not qualify for a hardship, the student will be placed on probation and the GPA will be monitored each term. The student must present a transcript verifying a 2.0 GPA or higher to have probation removed and become eligible for funding. Regardless of GPA, the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship will not fund those classes in which a student earned a failing grade. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below: X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) * 4 = GPA Example 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83 / 100) * 4 = 3.32 GPA


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W i t h d r a w a l a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s If a student does not qualify for a hardship and fails or withdraws from class(es) the subsequent scholarship award will be reduced to adjust for the overpayment or the student will be required to repay the amount. The Osage Nation Treasurer will contact the student to set up a payment schedule for reimbursement. The student will not be eligible for funding until the reimbursement has been paid.

H a r d s h i p W a i v e r A hardship is defined as an event that prevents a student from completing the hours in the term(s) for which he/she has been awarded scholarship funding. Examples of hardships may include but are not limited to unexpected surgery, complications associated with pregnancy or an accident with major injury. In order to remain eligible for the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship, students must request a Hardship Waiver and submit documentation in a timely manner verifying hardship circumstances. The ONED shall, within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of the Hardship Form, report the findings and final decision to the complainant in writing. (See Attachment A) The student must provide the following information to be awarded a Hardship Waiver:

A form asking for hardship consideration and explaining circumstances in detail from the student, and

A physician’s statement verifying a medical condition which prevents the student from completing courses; or

A written report from an unrelated, licensed counselor verifying an event or condition which prevents the student from completing courses

During the term following any granted Hardship Waiver, the student will be placed on academic probation and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA or be in good standing. If the student fails to meet the GPA requirement, he/she will not receive subsequent funding until a transcript is provided documenting the student has obtained the minimum requirement.

F u n d i n g L e v e l s The Osage Nation Congress has funded and Principal Chief has approved the following Career Training Scholarship funding levels for the 2016-17 academic school year:

Type of Institution

Community Ed. Vocational w/out Articulation

Vocational w/Articulation

College / University

Award Amount

Incurred cost of tuition up to

$500

$4.50 per clock hour

$5.00 per clock hour

See Higher Education

Scholarship Policy Capacity Up to three (3)

courses per year in the same field

Varies according to program plan

Varies according to program plan

See Higher Education

Scholarship Policy In determining a student’s funding level for career technology schools that do not use traditional price standards, students will be funded at $180 per credit hour. The following formula will be used to calculate the schools using a clock hour system: X = Clock Hours Semester Term: (X / 16) = Credit Hours


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Quarter Term: (X / 12) = Credit Hours Example (240 / 16) = 15 Credit Hours (108 / 12) = 9 Credit Hours

Enrollment Credits Career Tech Institutions 1-15 Credits $180 per credit

15 credits per semester $2,700……….Semester * 9 credits per quarter $1,620……….Quarter

6 credits per summer term $1,080……….Semester *Summer funding will be up to six (6) credit hours using the semester system.

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The general scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. Scholarships are only available up to the total amount funded by the Osage Nation. The Career Training Scholarship will not be awarded for the following:

symposium workshop webinar conference trainings provided by professional organizations programs that are less than 4 weeks long certification or licensure testing fees Students may not receive the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship and the

Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship simultaneously The Osage Nation will assist Osage students with only one certification or one license; exceptions allowed if the applicant meets one of the following:

Community Education course(s) are in the same field Hours are needed to recertify Certification or licensure is in the same field and is a level elevated to enhance your

field of study Documentation for exceptions include but is not limited to current copy of job field requirements.

A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s ONCTS funds may only be used to satisfy the following defined obligations: Tuition is the amount the student must pay per credit or clock hour in order to maintain enrollment; this amount varies depending on the institution


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Fees are the funds charged per student to attend the institution at per credit hour or clock hour rate; these fees may include but are not limited to user fees for libraries and technology, student health fees and building fees; they are included in the tuition bill per student Books are considered to be any textbook, manual, or other required readings compiled by an instructor for the successful completion of a course School Supplies include items required to complete an enrolled course such as pens, paper, printer ink, computer software and other needs the student may have to participate in a class

A p p l i c a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Applications are not considered complete until all required and requested documents have been submitted to ONED:

A completed application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An invoice or cost statement showing the cost of tuition, books and fees Verification of enrollment signed or stamped by the Registrar’s Office A copy of the student’s course schedule and/or program plan with clock hours A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of


A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Scholarship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov and must be received no more than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the program. (See Attachment B) If a student changes his/her educational plan prior to submitting an application, he/she must contact ONED at [email protected] to provide an update. Applications will be processed according to the following:

Completed application and a copy of the applicant’s Osage Nation membership card must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes

Supporting documents shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the start date within each term

The student must notify ONED upon completion of 420 clock hours (funded by the Nation) necessary to renew

Students who have not completed the required 420 clock hours necessary to renew must submit a progress report within the first sixteen weeks of the program

Failure to submit verification of clock hours necessary or a progress report will result in closure of the file due to inactivity

Complete applications will be processed within ten (10) business days

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Attendance Hours Funding Period 1 – 420 hours Initial award period 421 – 840 hours Renewal 1 841 – 1260 hours Renewal 2 1261 – 1680 hours Renewal 3 1681 – 2100 hours Renewal 4 2101 – 2520 hours Renewal 5 Student funding will be renewed after the first award period pending submission of the following documentation:

Invoice or Cost Statement Verification of Enrollment Current Course Schedule Transcript / Progress Report from the previous term(s) funded

P a y m e n t A letter and check for each student will be mailed and made payable to the student’s school. The letter will include a description of the scholarship, the amount funded, the term for which it is being granted and the allowable expenses for which the scholarship may be used. After payment has been made to the school, the file is closed and no additional documents will be accepted for the current term. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with ONED in order to receive timely updates on any issues with his/her application or updates on ONED processing. ONCTS will only be funded in U.S. dollars.

If a student’s funding has not been received by the school, it is the policy of the Osage Nation Accounting Department to allow twenty-one (21) days before a missing check can have a stop payment placed on it before it will be reissued to the school. In the interim, ONED will issue a letter of intent to the school informing the financial aid office that payment is forthcoming. Students attending a college or university to complete certifications or licensures will follow the guidelines for the ONCTS but follow the funding level of the ONHES.

D a t a P r i v a c y The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud.


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Privacy waiver statements are included in the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.

A p p e a l s P r o c e s s If a student believes his/her funding or hardship waiver has been denied in error, he/she must submit a written appeal within ten (10) business days of notification to the ONED stating the reason for the appeal. Within five (5) business days after receiving an appeal, ONED will submit a report to the Director of Operations. Within ten (10) business days of this report, the DO shall inform the complainant and the ONED in writing the decision from the Office of the Principal Chief. All decisions are final.

C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Email: [email protected] Phone: 918-287-5300 Physical Address: Osage Nation Education Department 102 Buffalo Avenue Hominy, OK 74035



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JOHN L. RUBEL SCHOLARSHIP

The John L. Rubel Scholarship is awarded to two (2) Osage students per year. Students must be attending Oklahoma State University-Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma or Tri-County Technology Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing certification, licensure or degree from OSU-Institute of Technology or Tri-County Technology Center are eligible to apply for the Rubel Scholarship. Rubel Scholarship applicants must submit an initial application to ONED each term to receive further funding disbursements. Students are encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and other grants and scholarships available.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s The ONED requires students receiving the John L. Rubel Scholarship to have at least a 3.0 GPA for the scholarship award. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below: X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) * 4 = GPA Example 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83 / 100) * 4 = 3.32 GPA

W i t h d r a w a l a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s The John L. Rubel Scholarship is not renewed each term. Applicants must apply each academic term as if it was his/her first time. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) but maintains at least a 3.0 GPA and full-time status, that student is still eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) and drops below the full-time status, that student will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term.

H a r d s h i p W a i v e r Hardship Waivers are not available to John L. Rubel Scholarship recipients because the scholarship is not renewable (please see Withdrawal and Failed Classes section).


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F u n d i n g L e v e l s

John L. Rubel Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $320 each for the fall and spring academic terms and is not awarded for summer sessions.

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The Osage Nation will award one (1) Rubel Scholarship each term. In order to qualify, students must be full-time and be enrolled at either OSU-Institute of Technology or a program that is no less than 220 clock hours at Tri-Country Technology Center and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to receive scholarship funding. The Rubel Scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. The Rubel Scholarship is not available for summer sessions. High school students concurrently enrolled are not eligible for award.

A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s Funding from the Rubel Scholarship may only be used for costs directly related to attending courses including but not limited to tuition, fees and books.

Tuition is the amount the student must pay per credit or clock hour in order to maintain enrollment; this amount varies depending on the institution. Fees are the funds charged per student to attend the institution at per credit hour or clock hour rate; these fees may include, but are not limited to user fees for libraries and technology, student health fees and building fees; they are included in the tuition bill per student. Books are considered to be any textbook, manual, or other required readings compiled by an instructor for the successful completion of a course.

A p p l i c a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s

Applications are not considered complete until all required and requested documents have been submitted to ONED:

A completed application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An invoice or cost statement showing the cost of tuition, fees and books Verification of enrollment signed or stamped by the Registrar’s Office A copy of the student’s course schedule and/or program plan with clock hours A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of



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A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Scholarship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ and must be received no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the program. (See Attachment C) If a student changes his/her educational plan prior to submitting an application, he/she must contact ONED at [email protected] to provide an update. Applications will be processed according to the following:


Supporting documents must be submitted within thirty (30) days after the start date of the program


P a y m e n t Rubel Scholarships are disbursed in two equal installments in the fall and spring. A letter and check for each student will be mailed and made payable to the student’s school. The letter will include a description of the scholarship, the amount funded, the term for which it is being granted and the allowable expenses for which the scholarship may be used. After payment has been made to the school, the file is closed and no additional documents will be accepted for the current term. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with ONED in order to receive timely updates on any issues with his/her application or updates on ONED processing. Rubel Scholarships will only be funded in U.S. dollars. If a student’s funding has not been received by the school, it is the policy of the Osage Nation Accounting Department to allow twenty-one (21) days before a missing check can have a stop payment placed on it before it will be reissued to the school. In the interim, ONED will issue a letter of intent to the school informing the financial aid office that payment is forthcoming.

D a t a P r i v a c y The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. Privacy waiver statements are included in the John L Rubel Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.




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A p p e a l s P r o c e s s If a student believes his/her award has been denied in error, he/she must submit a written appeal within ten (10) business days of notification to the ONED stating the reason for the appeal. Within five (5) business days after receiving an appeal, ONED will submit a report to the Director of Operations. Within ten (10) business days of this report, the DO shall inform the complainant and the ONED in writing the decision from the Office of the Principal Chief. All decisions are final.

C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Email: [email protected] Phone: 918-287-5300 Physical Address: Osage Nation Education Department 102 Buffalo Avenue Hominy, OK 74035



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EUGENE DANIEL SCHOLARSHIP

The Eugene Daniel Scholarship is awarded to four (4) Osage students per year. Students must be enrolled in a certification, associate, baccalaureate, master or doctoral program (at an accredited college or technical school) and be majoring in a medical-related field.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing a certification, licensure or degree in a medical-related field are eligible to apply for the Daniel Scholarship within applicable guidelines for award. Daniel Scholarship applicants must submit an initial application to ONED each term to receive further funding disbursements. Students are encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and other grants and scholarships available to them.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s The ONED requires students receiving the Eugene Daniel Scholarship to have at least a 3.0 GPA for the scholarship award. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below. X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) * 4 = GPA Number of Area of Study For example: 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83 / 100) * 4 = 3.32 GPA

W i t h d r a w a l a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s The Eugene Daniel Scholarship is not renewed each term. Applicants must apply each academic term as if it was his/her first time. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) but maintains at least a 3.0 GPA and full-time status, that student is still eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) and drops below the full-time status, that student will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term.

H a r d s h i p W a i v e r Hardship Waivers are not available to Eugene Daniel Scholarship recipients because the scholarship is not renewable (please see Withdrawal and Failed Classes section).


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F u n d i n g L e v e l s Eugene Daniel Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $500 each for the fall and spring academic terms and is not awarded for summer sessions.

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The Osage Nation will award two (2) Eugene Daniel Scholarships each term. In order to qualify, students must be full-time and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to receive scholarship funding. The Daniel Scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. The Daniel Scholarship is not available for summer sessions. High school students concurrently enrolled are not eligible for award. Students must be enrolled in a healthcare related field at a state or nationally accredited college or technical school

A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s Funding from the Daniel Scholarship may only be used for costs directly related to attending courses including but not limited to tuition, fees and books.

Tuition is the amount the student must pay per credit or clock hour in order to maintain enrollment; this amount varies depending on the institution. Fees are the funds charged per student to attend the institution at per credit hour or clock hour rate; these fees may include but are not limited to user fees for libraries and technology, student health fees and building fees; they are included in the tuition bill per student. Books are considered to be any textbook, manual, or other required readings compiled by an instructor for the successful completion of a course.


A completed application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An invoice or cost statement showing the cost of tuition, fees and books Verification of enrollment signed or stamped by the Registrar’s Office A copy of the student’s course schedule and/or program plan with clock hours A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of



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A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Scholarship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ and must be received no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the program. (See Attachment D) If a student changes his/her educational plan prior to submitting an application, he/she must contact ONED at [email protected] to provide an update. Applications will be processed according to the following:




P a y m e n t Daniel Scholarships are disbursed in two equal installments in the fall and spring. A letter and check for each student will be mailed and made payable to the student’s school. The letter will include a description of the scholarship, the amount funded, the term for which it is being granted and the allowable expenses for which the scholarship may be used. After payment has been made to the school, the file is closed and no additional documents will be accepted for the current term. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with ONED in order to receive timely updates on any issues with his/her application or updates on ONED processing. Daniel Scholarships will only be funded in U.S. dollars. If a student’s funding has not been received by the school, it is the policy of the Osage Nation Accounting Department to allow twenty-one (21) days before a missing check can have a stop payment placed on it before it will be reissued to the school. In the interim, ONED will issue a letter of intent to the school informing the financial aid office that payment is forthcoming.

D a t a P r i v a c y The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. Privacy waiver statements are included in the Eugene Daniel Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.




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C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n

Email: [email protected] Phone: 918-287-5300 Physical Address: Osage Nation Education Department 102 Buffalo Avenue Hominy, OK 74035



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E. RAY ADKISSON SCHOLARSHIP

The E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship is awarded to four (4) Osage students per year. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (at an accredited college). Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify for the scholarship.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing post-secondary education at the associate or baccalaureate level are eligible to apply for the Adkisson Scholarship within applicable guidelines for award. The Adkisson Scholarship applicants must submit an initial application to ONED each term to receive further funding disbursements. Students are encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and other grants and scholarships available to them.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s The ONED requires students receiving the E. Ray Adkission Scholarship to have at least a 3.0 GPA for the scholarship award. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below. X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) * 4 = GPA Number of Area of Study For example: 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83 / 100) * 4 = 3.32 GPA

W i t h d r a w a l a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s The E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship is not renewed each term. Applicants must apply each academic term as if it was his/her first time. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) but maintains at least a 3.0 GPA and part-time status, that student is still eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) and drops below the part-time status, that student will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term.

H a r d s h i p W a i v e r Hardship Waivers are not available to E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship recipients because the scholarship is not renewable (please see Withdrawal and Failed Classes section).


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F u n d i n g L e v e l s E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $320 each for the fall and spring academic terms and is not awarded for summer sessions.

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The Osage Nation will award two (2) E. Ray Adkisson Scholarships each term. In order to qualify, students must be part-time (6 credit hours) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to receive scholarship funding. Preference will be given to part-time students with the highest GPA. The Adkisson Scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. The Adkisson Scholarship is not available for summer sessions. High school students concurrently enrolled are not eligible for award. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a state or nationally accredited college or university.

A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s Funding from the Adkisson Scholarship may only be used for costs directly related to attending courses including but not limited to tuition, fees and books.



A completed application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An invoice or cost statement showing the cost of tuition, fees and books Verification of enrollment signed or stamped by the Registrar’s Office A copy of the student’s course schedule with credit hour A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of



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A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Scholarship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ and must be received no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the program. (See Attachment E) If a student changes his/her educational plan prior to submitting an application, he/she must contact ONED at [email protected] to provide an update. Applications will be processed according to the following:




P a y m e n t Adkisson Scholarships are disbursed in two equal installments in the fall and spring. A letter and check for each student will be mailed and made payable to the student’s school. The letter will include a description of the scholarship, the amount funded, the term for which it is being granted and the allowable expenses for which the scholarship may be used. After payment has been made to the school, the file is closed and no additional documents will be accepted for the current term. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with ONED in order to receive timely updates on any issues with his/her application or updates on ONED processing. Adkisson Scholarships will only be funded in U.S. dollars. If a student’s funding has not been received by the school, it is the policy of the Osage Nation Accounting Department to allow twenty-one (21) days before a missing check can have a stop payment placed on it before it will be reissued to the school. In the interim, ONED will issue a letter of intent to the school informing the financial aid office that payment is forthcoming.

D a t a P r i v a c y The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. Privacy waiver statements are included in the E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.




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MARY E. TINKER SCHOLARSHIP

The Mary E. Tinker Scholarship is awarded to ten (10) Osage students per year. Students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program (at an accredited college). Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify for the scholarship.

E l i g i b i l i t y Legally enrolled members of the Osage Nation interested in pursuing post-secondary education on a professional graduate level are eligible to apply for the Tinker Scholarship within applicable guidelines for award. Tinker Scholarship applicants must submit an initial application to ONED each term to receive further funding disbursements. Students are encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and other grants and scholarships available to them.

A c a d e m i c R e q u i r e m e n t s The ONED requires students receiving the Mary E. Tinker Scholarship to have at least a 2.0 GPA for the scholarship award. GPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale when alternate grading scales are used. For example, a school using a 100 point grading scale would have scores converted to a 4.0 scale as shown below. X = Average of all scores reported (X / 100) * 4 = GPA Number of Area of Study For example: 90% + 80% + 75% + 90% + 80% 415 / 5 = 83 (83 / 100) * 4 = 3.32 GPA

W i t h d r a w a l a n d F a i l e d C l a s s e s The Mary E. Tinker Scholarship is not renewed each term. Applicants must apply each academic term as if it was his/her first time. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) but maintains at least a 2.0 GPA and part-time status, that student is still eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term. If a student fails or withdraws from class(es) and drops below the part-time status, that student will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship the following term.

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F u n d i n g L e v e l s Mary E. Tinker Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $525 each for the fall and spring academic terms and is not awarded for summer sessions.

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s The Osage Nation will award five (5) Mary E. Tinker Scholarships each term. In order to qualify, students must be part-time (6 credit hours) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to receive scholarship funding. Preference will be given to part-time students with the highest GPA. The Tinker Scholarship amount may change from one academic year to the next due to budget limitations. The Tinker Scholarship is not available for summer sessions. High school students concurrently enrolled are not eligible for award. Applicants for the Mary E. Tinker Scholarship must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at a state or nationally accredited college or university.

A l l o w a b l e E x p e n s e s Funding from the Tinker Scholarship may only be used for costs directly related to attending courses including but not limited to tuition, fees and books.



A completed application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An invoice or cost statement showing the cost of tuition, fees and books Verification of enrollment signed or stamped by the Registrar’s Office A copy of the student’s course schedule with credit hour A copy of the student’s complete transcript/progress report including hours of



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A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Scholarship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ and must be received no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the program. (See Attachment F) If a student changes his/her educational plan prior to submitting an application, he/she must contact ONED at [email protected] to provide an update. Applications will be processed according to the following:




P a y m e n t Tinker Scholarships are disbursed in two equal installments in the fall and spring. A letter and check for each student will be mailed and made payable to the student’s school. The letter will include a description of the scholarship, the amount funded, the term for which it is being granted and the allowable expenses for which the scholarship may be used. After payment has been made to the school, the file is closed and no additional documents will be accepted for the current term. It is the student’s responsibility to update his/her address with ONED in order to receive timely updates on any issues with his/her application or updates on ONED processing. Tinker Scholarships will only be funded in U.S. dollars. If a student’s funding has not been received by the school, it is the policy of the Osage Nation Accounting Department to allow twenty-one (21) days before a missing check can have a stop payment placed on it before it will be reissued to the school. In the interim, ONED will issue a letter of intent to the school informing the financial aid office that payment is forthcoming.

D a t a P r i v a c y The information contained within each scholarship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. Privacy waiver statements are included in the Mary E. Tinker Scholarship application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.




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GRADUATION STOLE AND COMMENDATION AWARD

The Osage Nation is proud of its members who complete a degree program. For this reason, we offer stoles and commendations to Osage students who will be participating in higher education commencement ceremonies after successful completion of a degree program. Students who successfully earn a degree at a state or nationally accredited institution for higher education and participate in commencement ceremonies may apply for a stole and commendation provided by the Osage Nation. To qualify an applicant must be eligible to graduate in the current term. Students must complete and submit a stole and commendation request form at least five (5) weeks prior to the date of commencement ceremonies. (See Attachment G) Upon receipt of the request form, the Education Advisor will have stole and commendation award prepared for the eligible graduate and will ship the stole and commendation award to the shipping address provided.





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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) supports Osage students participating in a degree or certification program through the provision of our Internship Program. This program is designed to provide Osage students with work experience in their chosen field of study to better prepare them to enter the workforce upon graduation.

E l i g i b i l i t y C r i t e r i a

Must be a legally enrolled member of the Osage Nation Must have a 2.5 GPA for the semester immediately preceding the application

submission in order to be eligible for consideration Applications requesting internships will be subject to a ranking system (see below)

due to the volume of applications per Osage Nation intern worksite

F u n d i n g L i m i t a t i o n s Internship applications will be ranked prior to processing an award. Ranking system, per intern site placement, is based on GPA for semester immediately preceding the application submission and credit hours completed.

Internship site placement must be relevant to applicant’s degree plan Must be completed between May 15 and September 15 of each year Internships are compensated at a rate of $11.50 per hour Interns are limited to 500 hours per internship;

o one (1) during the pursuit of a vocational school certification reserved for students in the last nine (9) weeks of study

o one (1) during the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree (61+ credit hrs. completed) o one (1) during the pursuit of a master’s degree o one (1) while pursuing a doctoral or postdoctoral degree

Within the Osage Nation Department worksites, intern placement will be limited to two (2) interns per department


A completed internship application A completed resume with application Copy of Osage Nation membership card (verified internally) An official transcript/progress report including hours of completion from the last

school attended


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A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Internship applications are available on the Osage Nation website at: http://www/osagenation-nsn.gov and must be received no more than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of internship program start date. (See Attachment H) Intern selection is based upon the following requirements:

Internship applications will be ranked prior to processing an award. Ranking system per intern site placement is based on GPA for semester immediately preceding the application submission and credit hours completed toward degree plan.

Unpaid internship applications for summer, experiences from May 15th to September 15th will be ranked prior to processing and award. Ranking system per intern site placement is based on cumulative GPA and credit hours completed

Unpaid interns will be placed in a worksite related to their major field of study within the Osage Nation Department worksites. Unpaid intern placement will be limited to two (2) unpaid interns per department

I n t e r n s h i p P l a c e m e n t P r o c e d u r e

Interns will be assigned a worksite and a worksite supervisor that corresponds with their chosen field of study

An Educational Learning Agreement (ELA) is required prior to award of internship The ELA will be emailed to the student and their potential site supervisor by ONED

An exit interview will be required to complete the unpaid internship experience. Interns must notify intern administrator when four hundred (400) of the five hundred (500) total hours have been completed

Interns and their work site supervisors will be instructed on timesheets, pay schedules, and evaluations during an in-person site visit or teleconference (via skype) by the Intern Program Administrator within ten (10) business days of the beginning of the internship

The work site supervisor will email timesheet to: [email protected] or fax to (918) 287-5567. Intern timesheet must be placed in the subject line of the email or on the cover page of the fax

Intern work schedules will be agreed upon by the intern and the work site supervisor. Schedules must be forwarded to the Intern Program Administrator at the beginning of each pay period during the internship

U n p a i d I n t e r n s h i p M i l e a g e R e i m b u r s e m e n t a n d P e r D i e m A l l o w a n c e Mandatory field internships are a requirement to graduates in the fields of Education, Journalism, Social Work, and Law; within these fields, completion of an internship may be required however payment for those internships may be prohibited. In circumstances where an intern cannot be paid, the Osage Nation will offer supplemental mileage and a meal per-diem to qualifying applicants based upon current funding allowances. Unpaid internships are limited to five hundred (500) hours per internship with a mileage and per diem incentive of:

$0.54 cents per mile reimbursement for travel expenses $10.00/day per diem during the term of the unpaid internship (500 hours)

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M i l e a g e R e i m b u r s e m e n t P r o c e d u r e Mileage reimbursement will be limited to a total of fifty (50) miles round trip per day served. Mileage reimbursement can be claimed from intern residence address to unpaid intern site placement. If distance exceeds fifty (50) miles round trip per day, the unpaid intern may only claim the fifty (50) mile limit. Unpaid intern will be responsible for submitting the mileage reimbursement form with their time sheet. Intern program administrator will submit the signed reimbursement request to Osage Nation Accounting for processing. The reimbursement process will follow Osage Nation mileage reimbursement policy and procedure.

L i m i t a t i o n s t o U n p a i d I n t e r n s h i p s

Unpaid interns may not receive wages from the Osage Nation Education Department as paid interns during the non-paid internship

Unpaid interns must submit a transcript from their accredited vocational institution, college or university and documentation from their institution that the internship leads to completion of study

Unpaid interns must serve an agency, school or community within the boundaries of the Osage Reservation, preferably with the Osage Nation or with one of the Osage Nation’s community partners

U n p a i d I n t e r n s h i p P l a c e m e n t P r o c e d u r e s

Unpaid interns will be assigned a placement site and supervisor by ONED An Educational Learning Agreement (ELA) will be required to complete the unpaid

internship experience. The ELA will be emailed to the student and their potential site supervisor by ONED prior to unpaid intern site placement approval. The ELA will need to be returned to ONED within the first ten (10) business days of unpaid internship

An exit interview will be required to complete the unpaid internship experience. Interns must notify intern administrator when four hundred (400) of the five hundred (500) total hours have been completed

Unpaid interns and their work site supervisors will be instructed on timesheets, mileage reimbursements, and exit interview during an in-person site visit or teleconference (via skype) by the Intern Program Administrator within ten (10) business days of the beginning of the internship. Fax timesheet to (918) 287-5567, ATTN: Intern Timesheet

Unpaid intern placement schedules will be agreed upon by the unpaid intern and the intern site placement supervisor

N e p o t i s m P o l i c y Interns may not be supervised by anyone related within the second degree by consanguinity (blood relative) or affinity (marriage). This includes spouse; any child by birth or legal adoption; any current spouse of a child; any parent; any parent’s current spouse; any current or former stepchild; any stepparent; any grandchild or grandchild’s spouse; any sibling, whether full or half-blood, or a sibling’s spouse; spouse’s child or spouse’s parent; spouse’s grandchild or spouse’s grandparent; and spouse’s sibling.


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D a t a P r i v a c yThe information contained within each internship application and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud.

Privacy waiver statements are included in the Osage Nation Internship Program application. If the waiver is not signed by the student, data will not be discussed with parents/guardians or external scholarship committees.

C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o nEmail: [email protected] Phone: 918-287-5300

Physical Address: Osage Nation Education Department 102 Buffalo Avenue Hominy, OK 74035


Attachment A

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: ________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________ Scholarship: ________________________ Brief Description of Problem/Concern/Request: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Osage Nation Education Department

Hardship Form

Attachment A

Student’s Signature: ________________________________________________ Date____________ Parent’s Signature: _________________________________________________ Date____________

(Required if student is under 18)

Protected Records Statement

The information on this application and any supporting documentation attached is collected pursuant to the Osage Nation Open Records Act and has Protected Record status. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the requestor uses the information to perform assigned duties as an employee of the Osage Nation. Others who may request the information are Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which you are receiving or requesting services or the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General to detect and eliminate fraud.

Please return your completed form to:

Osage Nation Education Department Attn: Career Training Scholarship

102 Buffalo Ave. Hominy, OK 74035

OR

Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship

Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

Attachment B

TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION EXCEPT SIGNATURES

Applicant Information

Last Name: _________________________ First: ______________________ M.I.: _________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________ Apartment #:__________ City: __________________ State: _______ Zip Code: __________ County: ________________ Home Phone: (_____) _____-______________ Cell Phone: (_____) _____- ______________ Osage Tribal Membership Number: ___________________ Date of Birth: ______________ Are you a military veteran? _____ Yes _____ No Gender: _____ Male _____ Female Email Address: _________________________________________________________________ High School Data

School/GED Site: _________________________________ Graduation Year: _______________ City: __________________________________ State: _______________________________ Post-Secondary School Data

College or Vocational School you plan to attend (Use official name - No abbreviations) Name: ________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ____________ College/University ___ Career Technology School ___ Community Ed Course ___ Other ___ Certification/licensure with articulation _____ Certification/licensure without articulation _____ Field of Study: __________________________________ Expected Start Date: ______________ Please indicate the number of hours required to complete your current program: _______________

Osage Nation

Career Training Scholarship

Attachment B

Is your program clock or credit hour basis? Clock __________ Credit __________ Have you completed a certification or licensure of this type in the past? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, did you receive funding from the Osage Nation? Yes _____ No _____ Expenses: Please list your estimated monthly expenses (indicate 0 for any category that does not apply)

Food and Household $ _________________ Rent/Mortgage $ _________________ Utilities $ _________________ Transportation $ _________________ Meal Plan $ _________________ Records Release and Privacy Information

Your application and supporting documents are used by the Osage Nation Education Department in the management of this scholarship program. Please indicate below if you authorize the release of your records to anyone other than you. I authorize the Osage Nation Education Department to release necessary information from my application and supporting documents to third party scholarship committees for potential awards. Yes _____ No _____ I authorize the Osage Nation Education Department to release my data including application information and academic records to the individuals or organizations named below: Name/Organization #1: __________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Telephone :(___) _________________ Name/Organization #2: __________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Telephone: (___) _________________ Application Checklist

The student is responsible for submitting all materials to the Osage Nation Education Department on time. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This application becomes complete when all of the following materials have been received: ____ Student Application ____ Osage Nation Membership Card ____ Invoice or Cost Statement

Attachment B

____ Verification of Enrollment ____ Course Schedule and/or Program Plan ____ Complete Transcript Certification

I hereby certify that I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Osage Nation Education Department may make all inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made on this application. I also certify I will use any funds I receive from the Osage Nation Career Training Scholarship solely for eligible expenses connected with attendance at the school. I have received and read the Osage Nation Scholarships Policies and Procedures Student Handbook. If requested I will provide proof of information including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted. Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________ Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________

(Required if student is under 18)

Protected Records Statement The information on this application and any supporting documentation attached is collected pursuant to the Osage Nation Open Records Act and has Protected Record status. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the requestor uses the information to perform assigned duties as an employee of the Osage Nation. Others who may request the information are Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which you are receiving or requesting services or the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General to detect and eliminate fraud.

Please return your completed form to: [email protected]

or




Attachment C


Full Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________

Last First M.I.

Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Apt. # City State Zip

Phone: __________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Education High School: ____________________________ Address: ______________________________ Did you graduate? Yes or No Graduation Date: _______________________

Please circle the school you are enrolled in:

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology / Tri-County Technology Center

School Address: ________________________________________________________________ Semester applying for: Fall ___________ Spring __________ Degree/Certificate/Licensure Seeking: ______________________________________________________________________________

Application Checklist The student is responsible for submitting all materials to the Osage Nation Education Department on time. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This application becomes complete when all of the following materials have been received:

____ Completed Student Application ____ Osage Nation Membership Card ____ Invoice or Cost Statement ____ Verification of Enrollment ____ Course Schedule and/or Program Plan ____ Complete Transcript

John L. Rubel Scholarship

Attachment C

Records Release and Privacy Information

Your application and supporting documents are used by the Osage Nation Education Department in the management of this scholarship program. Please indicate below if you authorize the release of your records to anyone other than you. I authorize the Osage Nation Education Department to release my data including application information and academic records to the individuals or organizations named below: Yes _____ No _____ Name/Organization #1: __________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Telephone: (___) _________________ Name/Organization #2: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Telephone: (___) ________________

Certification

I hereby certify that I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Osage Nation Education Department may make all inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made on this application. I also certify I will use any funds I receive from the Osage Nation John L. Rubel Scholarship solely for eligible expenses connected with attendance at the school I am attending. I have received and read the Osage Nation Policies and Procedures Student Handbook. If requested, I will provide proof of information, including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted.

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________

Parent’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________ (Required if student is under 18)




[email protected]


Attachment D


Full Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ____________ Last First M.I.


Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________


Name of Post-Secondary School: __________________________________________________ School Address: ________________________________________________________________ Semester applying for: Fall___________ Spring__________ Degree/Certificate/Licensure Seeking: ______________________________________________________________________________

Application Checklist

The student is responsible for submitting all materials to the Osage Nation Education Department on time. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This application becomes complete when all of the following materials have been received:


Eugene Daniel Scholarship

Attachment D



Certification

I hereby certify that I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Osage Nation Education Department may make all inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made on this application. I also certify I will use any funds I receive from the Eugene Daniel Scholarship solely for eligible expenses connected with attendance at the school I am attending. I have received and read the Osage Nation Education Department Student Handbook. If requested, I will provide proof of information, including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted.





[email protected]


Attachment E




Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________


Name of Post-Secondary School: __________________________________________________ School Address: ________________________________________________________________ Semester applying for: Fall___________ Spring__________ Degree Seeking: ______________________________________________________________________________




E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship

Attachment E



Certification

I hereby certify that I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Osage Nation Education Department may make all inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made on this application. I also certify I will use any funds I receive from the E. Ray Adkisson Scholarship solely for eligible expenses connected with attendance at the school I am attending. I have received and read the Osage Nation Education Department Student Handbook. If requested, I will provide proof of information, including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted.





[email protected]


Attachment F




Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________


Name of Post-Secondary School: __________________________________________________ School Address: ________________________________________________________________ Semester applying for: Fall___________ Spring__________ Degree Seeking: ______________________________________________________________________________




Mary E. Tinker Scholarship

Attachment F



Certification

I hereby certify that I meet eligibility requirements of the program and the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Osage Nation Education Department may make all inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made on this application. I also certify I will use any funds I receive from the Mary E. Tinker Scholarship solely for eligible expenses connected with attendance at the school I am attending. I have received and read the Osage Nation Education Department Student Handbook. If requested, I will provide proof of information, including an official transcript of grades. Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted.





[email protected]


Attachment G

Please enter the following information as you want it to appear on the Commendation.

(Please print clearly)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Degree Attained (ex: Bachelor of Science):___________________________________________

Graduate of: ___________________________________________________________________

Shipping Address: ______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Graduation Date: ________/________/________




[email protected]

or




Stole and Commendation


Attachment H



(918) 287-5300

Dear Osage Nation Intern Applicant: The Osage Nation Education Department Internship Program is designed to provide Osage students with work experience in their chosen field of study. The program is designed to serve enrolled members of the Osage Nation with a minimum of 61+ hours completed in an accredited college or university degree program. The intern program also accepts applications from students who are enrolled in their final 9 weeks of vocational technology programs. Applicants are required to carry a 2.5 or higher grade point average in the semester previous to application. Please review the ONED Higher Education Scholarship Handbook for limitations and incentives. Application Checklist

Osage Nation Membership card number Completed application Applicant resume Unofficial copy of applicant's transcript

Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to the above address, or you may scan and email your application to [email protected]. Intern applications must be received no later than (30) days before a student intends to begin an internship. If you have any questions please call us. Our Osage Nation Education Department Office hours are: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Warm Regards, Electa Hare-RedCorn Academic Counselor, Intern Program Administrator


Attachment H

School Information

Name of School or Vocational Institution: Degree Program:

Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Certification

Major/Minor/Program:

Internship Information

First Choice Name: Contact person:

Street address or P.O. Box: City State: Zip:

Second Choice Name:

Contact person:

Street address or P.O. Box:

City: State: Zip:

List honors received, leadership roles, volunteer work, or extracurricular activities:

Dates available to participate in the ONED Internship Program:

Beginning Date: End Date:


Last name:

First name: MI: Date:

Street address or P.O. Box: City: State Zip:

Email address: Phone No.: Date of Birth:

Osage Nation Internship Program

(Field of Study)

Attachment H

I, the undersigned, agree to the following:

To follow the policies and procedures of the intern placement site and the Osage Nation.

The information contained within this Agreement and any supporting documentation attached is a protected record under the Osage Nation Open Records Act. The Osage Nation will not disclose any record containing protected information without the written consent of the applicant unless the information is being used to perform the duties of an Osage Nation employee. The applicant’s information may be released to other Osage Nation Departments/Programs with which the applicant is receiving or requesting services and to the Office of the Osage Nation Attorney General for an investigation to detect or eliminate fraud. I authorize the Osage Nation Education Department to release my data including application status and processing information to the individuals named below: Yes _____ No _____ Name #1: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Telephone: (___) _________________ Name #2: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Telephone: (___) ________________ The undersigned hereby expressly recognizes that the benefit sought or presently enjoyed by the undersigned from the Osage Nation government, to wit: participation in the ONED Internship Program is a privilege and a benefit to the undersigned and not a property interest or matter of right. In consideration of, and as a condition precedent to, the grant, issuance or continued enjoyment of this privilege and benefit, regardless of whether the undersigned is a natural or artificial person or entity, and further regardless of whether the undersigned is of Indian or non-Indian blood, descent or legal character, the undersigned hereby stipulates and agrees that jurisdiction over all matters and disputes arising out of exercise of such a benefit and privilege shall vest in the Osage Nation Trial Court. The undersigned further stipulates to be bound by all Osage Nation laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing such benefits, privileges and activities. The undersigned further expressly waives all further rights to contest the jurisdiction of the Osage Nation Trial Court over any such matters, disputes, actions or decisions of any branch of the Osage Nation government.

Signature Date

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