NIEA John C. Rouillard and Alice Tonemah Memorial Scholarship

NIEA awards the John C. Rouillard and Alice Tonemah Memorial Scholarship each year to deserving full-time undergraduate, masters and doctoral students who are American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. Nominees must demonstrate leadership qualities, maintain high academic achievement and serve as a role model for students. They also promote an understanding and appreciation of Native American culture in educational settings and demonstrate active leadership in student affairs and community activities. The form for the scholarship can be found here .

Scholarship History

These scholarships are in honor of the late John C. Rouillard, Santee Dakota Sioux, and Alice Tonemah, Kiowa/Comanche. Rouillard tirelessly championed Kumeyaay language courses at San Diego State University in San Diego, CA. Tonemah was the director of the Sands Springs Indian Education program in Lawton, OK. NIEA is very grateful to honor their legacy through an annual scholarship.

Application Deadlines

Applications Available: April 1

Applications Due: June 15

Winner Will Be Notified: August 1

Application Instructions

Applicants must provide the following information:

Scholarship registration form
One page statement written by a nominee, highlighting education and community achievement
One-page biography, highlighting nominee's work or resume
Two letters of recommendation (one from an instructor) and other supporting documentation
Letters from family members will not be accepted
Photo of nominee (color, head shot only) as a high resolution (300dpi) jpg file
A signed letter from the institution's registrar or appropriate administration verifying nominee's student status