Applications for the AIC Scholastic Awards (informally known as AIC Scholarships) are now available. Both awards, The Faith Danielle Hedgepeth Award and the Carolina Native Service Scholars Award, are given to UNC – Chapel Hill students who can demonstrate service and leadership in an American Indian Community of North Carolina. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, November 14th, 2018. Eligibility criteria and more details are provided below. Please submit all application materials to me (Qua Adkins) at qua.lynch@unc.edu. If you have questions or would like further information about these awards, feel free to reach out to me via phone or email.
Recipients will be honored at the 2018 Forum on the Role of Higher Education in Native Nation Rebuilding in early December. Further details will be shared at a later date.
Carolina Native Service Scholars Award
The Carolina Native Service Scholars Award will pay a portion of book and supply expenses for two UNC Summer Bridge students who have demonstrated service and/or leadership in a NC Native community.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should provide a two-page single space essay (maximum) about their demonstrated service and/or leadership in American Indian Community of North Carolina.
Award Amount: Two students will be awarded $750 each to be used towards books and related school supplies. The funds will be placed directly on the student’s UNC One Card.
Commitment: Students receiving the award will be encouraged to work at least one year during their first two years on a service project at the American Indian Center where they will be exposed to professional development, leadership, and community engagement opportunities. At the end of their service project, each intern will provide a written summary of their experience to be shared with the family making this award possible.
Deadline: The award deadline for the 2018-2019 academic year is November 14th, 2018. Interested students should submit their essay to the AIC’s Native Student Engagement Coordinator, Qua Lynch Adkins, via email at qua.lynch@unc.edu by midnight on the deadline date.
The Faith Danielle Hedgepeth Award
The Faith Danielle Hedgepeth Award seeks to celebrate and honor the life of former Tar Heel, Faith Danielle Hedgepeth. Established in 2015, the award serves to support current Tar Heels along their academic journey while providing an avenue for impact outside the classroom though extracurricular engagement, as Faith did during her time on campus. Faith was involved in various student organizations such as the Carolina Indian Circle (CIC) as well as others. She was a cherished member of the Summer Bridge family and many other social circles. A central goal of Faith’s educational pursuits was to be better positioned to have a positive impact in her community upon completion of her present and future studies.
Applicants should be a sophomore student interested in pursuing a career in a helping or health profession serving American Indian populations. Interested students should also be able to demonstrate a record of service to the American Indian campus community at UNC – Chapel Hill
How to Apply: 1.) – Applicants should submit no more than a two-page single-spaced essay (maximum) about their demonstrated service and leadership in American Indian Community of North Carolina and how that has informed their academic and professional goals. 2.) – A resume reflecting this service should also be submitted as an accompanying document with the essay.
Award Amount: One student will receive $1,000 to be used towards books and related school supplies. The funds will be placed directly on the student’s UNC One Card.
Deadline: The award deadline for the 2018-2019 academic year is November 14th, 2018. Interested students should submit their essay to the AIC’s Native Student Engagement Coordinator, Qua Lynch Adkins, via email at qua.lynch@unc.edu by midnight on the deadline date.