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MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University will attend the 2019 Grand Ronde Contest Powwow at the Uyxat Powwow Grounds in Grand Ronde, Ore. on Aug. 16 and 17. Any student who applies for WOU admissions at the Powwow, and ultimately enrolls on campus, will receive a $2,000 WOU scholarship toward their first year on campus. The application fee will also be waived for students who apply at the Powwow.
Native American students who apply during the Powwow can apply for either fall 2019 or fall 2020 and receive the scholarship toward their first year at WOU. Paper copies of the application will be available at WOU’s booth during the Powwow, or the application can be filled out online.
"Western Oregon University is proud and honored to be invited to the Grand Ronde Contest Powwow, and we are excited to talk with tribal members about the path to a college degree," said WOU President Rex Fuller. "Every student deserves accessible education and an opportunity to achieve a career. Western helps Native American students reach that goal in an environment where they can safely stretch their wings."
Representatives from several WOU departments will be on-site at the Powwow, including Admissions, Financial Aid and Academic Advising. Once Native American students arrive on campus, they will have access to numerous support services including the Multicultural Student Services Program, Student Enrichment Program, Veterans Resource Center, various academic advising programs, and a Native American student lounge.
“We are elated that representatives from WOU are joining us at our largest gathering, the Grand Ronde Contest Powwow, to help individuals explore their opportunities for higher education,” stated Tammy Cook, Chairwoman of Grand Ronde’s Education Committee. “We hope this opportunity will help those who attend the event and inspires greater collaboration between tribes and local colleges to make not only their presence felt in tribal communities. By working together— we can erase some of the invisibility associated with indigenous peoples in higher education.”
About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University, founded in 1856 and located in Monmouth, is the state’s oldest public university. Serving approximately 5,100 students, WOU is a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution with nearly 75 percent of the student population being from Oregon. A significant portion of attendees are members of under-represented groups, veterans or non-traditional students. WOU is Oregon’s campus of choice for those seeking a transformative education in a supportive, student-centered learning community where classes are taught by faculty. Together we succeed.
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