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Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
AICCW Scholarship Program
AICCW prides itself on taking a spherical approach to wealth building in our community. We believe that this circle would be incomplete if we neglected to invest in our generations to come. Ensuring that our young people are able to attain an education means we will perpetuate a continuous flow of people who are equipped and committed to being of service to their Nations. This is why we have made a commitment to offering academic scholarships to American Indian students seeking higher education. Over the last ten years we have disbursed over $155,000 and helped 89 students realize their academic dreams.
AICCW scholarships are distributed to American Indian students who reside in Wisconsin, both on and off reservation. These students must demonstrate a high aptitude for academic achievement and a financial need. Students that are awarded the AICCW scholarship receive up to $2,000 each academic year ($1000 per semester) to offset student expenses including tuition, books, and living expenses. Each year, over 50 students apply for the AICCW Scholarship.
AICCW also works with Brewer Foundation and the UW-Oshkosh School of Business to award the Brewer Foundation scholarship in the amount of $10,000 and the H. Dersken & Sons/UW-Oshkosh Scholarship in the amount of $2000 to a deserving UW-Oshkosh student majoring in business. Other funding for the AICCW Scholarship Program comes from AICCW Chamber Members, local foundations and businesses, and AICCW events including the Annual Golf Outing and Annual Banquet.
Deadline
2008-2009 applications must be postmarked by April 18, 2008.
Eligibility
- American Indian Student with proof of tribal enrollment or proof of enrollment of a parent.
- Have graduated from an accredited high school or have passed a recognized equivalency examination.
- Wisconsin resident with proof of residency.
- Must be enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level with 12 credits or more or at the graduate level with 9 credits or more.
- Must be accepted/or in good standing (3.0 GPA or above) with a four-year college, or accepted/or in good standing with graduate or PhD program.
Application Procedure
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- Late submissions are not considered.
- Scholarship applications are accepted by US Mail only.
- Applications become the property of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and will not be returned.
Click here to download complete AICCW Scholarship Information
Click here to download AICCW Scholarship Application
Questions?
Please contact Beverly Anderson at AICCW for questions regarding the Scholarship Program at 414-604-2044 or beverly@aiccw.org.
AICCW Internship Opportunities
Our interns are key players in our daily innovation and have the opportunity to make significant contributions to our organization. AICCW internships are offered year-around to students attending local colleges and universities. Start and end dates are flexible with regard to academic schedules but interns will be expected to commit to at least three months of work (up to 10 hours per week). Students with business, marketing, and communications majors are highly encouraged to apply.
To apply for an internship, submit a cover letter and resume to Craig Anderson, AICCW Executive Director.
Student Testimonials
“Dear Mr. Anderson: Once again, I would like to thank you and the Chamber for your continued support of my academic endeavors. I only have one semester left at Embry-Riddle and my years of university are quickly ending. The chamber has done a lot to ensure that I will be able to finish my year at school without extra worries.” Sean Schandelmeier
NOTE: Sean graduated in December 2005 and received scholarships made available from Rockwell Automation donations.
“To the Board and all Benefactors: Extending my most sincere thanks to the AICCW for all of the support over the past several years. It wasn’t in vain. I graduated with high honors. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Class of 2005.” Cassie Wozny
“Thank you for choosing me as a recipient to your scholarship. It is greatly appreciated as well as needed. Being a recipient to this scholarship is a great honor to me.” Marie Reiter
“I wanted to thank your organization once again for awarding me this scholarship for the 4th consecutive year. The money really helps, but it’s your support in aiding to furthering my education that counts. Upon graduating I do plan to return home and use my education by helping the tribal communities that have helped so much along the way. Thanks again.” Blake Olson
“Dear Members of AICCW: Thank you very much for selecting me to receive the AICCW scholarship. To be recognized by you, American Indian businessmen and women – is a highlight I will remember over and over with gratitude. I appreciate the farsightedness of your organization’s leadership in establishing such awards to encourage excellence. I sincerely thank you.” Elizabeth Lucero
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