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.

University of Nevada, Reno Native American Scholarships

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

National Native American Scholarships

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 with Miss Indian World at the 2009 University of Nevada, Reno Spring Powwow. 

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

• What we need to know!  Workshop for Tribal Education Directore, parents, and students.  The purpose of the workshop is to streamline the communication process between the University and the Tribes. The workshop will be on Oct. 8, 2009 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the Joe Crowley Student Union room 324.  Event Announcement
• We Tell Stories a reception to celebrat Native American Heritage month.  Tickets cost $35 per person and include; entry into the program,  catered dinner, a silent auction, special speakers, and entertainment.  The reception will be held on November 6, 2009 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom C.  Get your tickets today!           Event Announcement
  
• Annual American Indian Youth Summit will be held on November 13, 2009 at the Joe Crowley Student Union. Focus of this year's Summit are: test taking skills, setting goals, money management, empowerment, and Higher Education. Register Today, 

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the 2009 Univeristy of Nevada, Reno Spring Powwow a sucess! 

Links to Native American Resources:

• Nevada Indian Commission
• Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
• Nevada Department of Education
• Washoe County School District
• Nevada Urban Indians
• UNR, Native American Alumni Chapter