Diversity Links

Intertribal Higher Education Program

The mission of the Intertribal Higher Education Program is to assist Native American students to obtain a university education by providing recruitment and retention services and activities that promote academic success and graduation from the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Intertribal Higher Education Program provides a focused study environment and coordinates advisement and referral in the areas of academic, leadership training, financial assistance and personal support.

Native American Scholarships

  • Native American Alumni Chapter
  • Starr, Margueritte Scholarship
  • Wolf, Harriet Scholarship
  • Frazier, Katie Scholarship
  • Bailey, Charles & Doris Scholarship
  • Lander Native American Scholarship

Services

  • Native American Staff
  • Study space
  • Assistance with selecting classes
  • Assistance understanding financial aid requirements
  • Tribal Funding advising (BIA, Tribal Education Departments, etc.)
  • Academic support and referral (tutoring, advising etc.)
  • Career advising and referral
  • Computer lab

Specific Recruitment

Specific recruitment efforts for the Native American Community includes the Native American Youth Conference, Indian Education Summits for K-12 educators and post-secondary educators, and partnerships with Tribal Educational Departments. 

Native American Student Organization (NASO)

The Native American Student Organization is comprised of Native and non-Native University of Nevada, Reno Students.  The purpose of the organization is to bring the Native culture and tradition to the campus by providing events such as the annual UNR Powwow, Native Youth Conference, and special speakers. Read more...

Events

Links to Native American Resources:

 

 

 

The Center for Student Cultural Diversity
3rd Floor, Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0144
thecenter@unr.edu