2022 NWIHA Youth Scholarship Program
Each year, NWIHA receives donations to support a Youth Scholarship Program, whereby students enrolled in NWIHA-member tribes are eligible to apply for monetary scholarships to be used for tuition and other school-related expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled members of a dues-paying Voting Member of the NWIHA.
Scholarships are paid directly to the educational institution and can only be used for tuition, books, or other school-related expenses. Eligible educational institutions include accredited universities, graduate schools, community colleges, and trade schools. The successful applicants must verify their school acceptance at the time of award.
Congratulations to the following 2022 NWIHA Scholarship Award Recipients:
| First Name | Last Name | Tribe Enrolled | Intended School |
| Syanna | Mamerow | Cow Creek | Univ of New Mexico |
| Krista | Marchand | Colville | Univ of Montana-Western |
| Roberta | Hall | Colville | Western Governor’s Univ. |
| Showaway | Hunt | Colville | Eastern WA University |
| Raven | Clark | Colville | Gonzaga University |
| Luke | Van Norman | Cow Creek | Oregon State University |
| Gabriel | Anderson | Coquille | Queens University |
| Daniel | Cable | Lower Elwha | George Fox University |
| Rylee | Desautel | Colville | Eastern WA University |
| Emma | Conway | Cow Creek | University of Portland |
| Kendrick | Wheeler | Nez Perce | Univ of Montana-Western |
| Alberto | Arroyo | Coeur d’Alene | Eastern WA University |
| Yesenia | Teeman | Burns Paiute | Pacific NW College of Art |
| Darien | Leno | Grand Ronde | Oregon State University |
| Vanessa | Ankney | Colville | Washington State Univ |
| Almeta | Desautel | Colville | University of WA |
| Madison | Parker | Makah | University of Washington |
Donations:
Our goal is to fund EVERY eligible application we receive from our member tribal students – with at least a $1,000 scholarship. In the past, due to a lack of funding, we’ve had to limit either the number or the amount of the scholarships awarded. YOU CAN HELP us reach our goal by making a tax-deductible donation to the Scholarship Program Fund.
To make a donation, just click on one of the buttons below. Any amount is appreciated, but remember, a $1,000 donation will ensure that one more of our students will be getting the help they need to attend the university, college, or trade school of their choice.
If donating by credit card, just click on the DONATE button and you will be taken to a website where you can enter your credit/debit card information. If you would rather donate by check, just click on the DONATE BY CHECK button, and you will be taken to a form that you can fill out online (or print and fill out by hand) and mail to NWIHA with your check. Either way, 100% of your donation will be used to fund our scholarship program.
NWHIA Scholarship Recipient
“I will continue to remain engaged in leadership and advocacy as I think it is paramount that health care workers are politically engaged and advocate for the health status of populations that historically have poorer health outcomes. I am excited to see what changes my involvement in Aboriginal Health advocacy may incite! Once again, I wish to warmly thank the Northwest Indian Housing Association for your generosity.”
– Chantal McFetridge
University of Ottawa//MD Candidate 2017
Daneka McFetridge
“Due to the generosity of external funding, I have been able to pursue my goals and aspirations in becoming a registered nurse.”
– Daneka McFetridge
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing