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Dear Friend of SAP,
Welcome to the
latest issue of SAP News, the online newsletter of the Choctaw Nation of
Oklahoma (CNO) Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP). SAP News is the
place for the latest information about events and opportunities for CNO
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Choctaw Twin Sisters Win
Dartmouth College Scholarships
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Cassie and Christie Morley Say Scholarship Advisement Program Helped Them Win Full Scholarships to Prestigious Ivy League College
"It's a life-changer," says Terri Morley of Saint Paul, MN about what happened to her twin daughters, Cassie and Christie. A single-momCassie and Christie Morley  | who admits she struggled in order to give her girls a good education, Terri says the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) has meant everything to her and her girls.
"Without SAP we'd never have known about Native American programs like College Horizons or the Dartmouth Native Fly-in. My girls' high school counselor was simply not aware of them."
Cassie and Christie became involved in SAP in high school and used the program's advice to gain helpful SAT and ACT tips that improved their college entrance test scores. Christie learned about the program through the CNO Newspaper, The Biskinik. Cassie discovered it through her Mom's contact with SAP and the online newsletter, SAP News.
In November, 2009, as rising seniors, Terri and Christie drove 850 miles from Saint Paul, Minnesota to Durant, Oklahoma to attend SAP's second annual Ivy League and Friends. That's when they met for 1 on 1 with representatives from Dartmouth College and learned about the program that changed their lives.
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GEM Seeks Diversity Candidates for post-graduate science and engineering education.
| The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc (GEM) seeks to increase participation of diversity candidates (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master's and doctoral levels in engineering and science.
GEM began in 1972 when J. Stanford Smith, General Electric Company SVP, called for a tenfold increase in minority engineering graduates within 10 years. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) strongly encourages its student members interested in Engineering and Science to check out GEM.
GEM's fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM's principal activity is providing graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships.
The top Engineering and Science universities in the nation are members of GEM's consortium. These universities are constantly looking for the best science students in the nation, and the competition is fierce. GEM Applicants are given a unique opportunity to present their skills and talents to these universities. GEM Alumni constantly maximize this opportunity into outstanding professional careers.
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Disney College Program - Magic
And Paid Internships Too.
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A paid internship in the Disney College Program could be a resume booster for many Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) students according to the staff of the CNO's Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP).Click image to learn more  |
As a part of the Disney College Program participants have the opportunity to develop their strengths and interests, meet Guests and Cast Members from around the country and take part in educational opportunities they just can't get anywhere else.
This truly unique program allows participants to network with Disneyland Resort leaders, take part in personal- and career-development classes, and build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, Guest service and effective communication.
All participants will work in front-line roles at the Disneyland Resort or Disney World, including Stores, Attractions, Food & Beverage, Lodging and many more.
Participants have the opportunity to custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs.
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National Science Foundation
Research Experience for Undergraduates
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) students should check out the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)  program that supports active research participation by undergraduate students in wide variety of NSF funded areas at multiple locations across the country.
Participation in an undergraduate research program is highly recommended by the CNO's Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP).
Each REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers.
Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel.
By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, students can examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units - or search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.
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FREE College Tuition
Does your family qualify for Oklahoma's Promise?
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QuestBridge
A higher education path to top colleges for bright, low-income students.
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What to do in Summer
What CNO scholars should be doing in summer by high school grade level.
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Choctaws Launch Online Scholarship Database
Customized database gives CNO students and parents online access to thousands of transportable scholarships.
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7 Reasons to Join SAP
Seven reasons why all college bound CNO students should join SAP no later than the sophomore year of high school.
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SAP's Top 10 Web Sites
10 Web links and resources SAP believes can most help Choctaw students.
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