Scholarship Overview:
Edbesendowen is a Potawatomi word that means “Humility.” The spirit of this scholarship is the recognition of the importance of being humble and knowing that we are no more than the next. Our presence on Mother Earth is a gift. We are not more than the trees or the oceans. We are equal to all things that we share our planet with. We are not more than those who struggle or have no home. Those that have taught me this important concept are remembered through this
award. This especially includes (alphabetical):

• Bob Lewis (Arizona State University)
• Dr. Alan Pence (University of Victoria – Canada)
• Dr. Lisa Byers (University of Oklahoma School of Social Work)
• Dr. Pam Powell (Northern Arizona University)
• Dr. Suh-Ruu Ou (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities)
• Dr. Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw (University of Victoria – Canada)
• Edwin Gonzalez-Santin (Director, Arizona State University – Office of American Indian Projects
  - OAIP)
• Kim Robinson (Sierra Adventure Sports - Arizona)
• Mark Lewis (Hopi Tribe & Arizona State University - in memoriam)
• Natalie Joshi (Arizona State University)
• Shannon Pete (Arizona State University – Office of American Indian Projects - OAIP)
• Sylvia Meyers (Arizona State University)
• Tim Perry (Arizona State University – Office of American Indian Projects - OAIP)

Scholarship Requirements:
1. The scholarship will be given to an American Indian (Indigenous) student who are accepted into or registered at a
college or university (preferably studying Social Work or American Indian Studies).
2. The scholarship is a 1-time award of $300.00. The recipient and non-awardees are encouraged to re-apply in the
following year (fall 2009).
3. The nominees must be an enrolled tribal member of any American Indian (Indigenous) tribe or community in the
United States, Canada, or elsewhere.
4. Preference will be given to those who are returning to their tribe following their college graduation.

Application Process:
Please submit the following by August 31, 2009 (late or emailed applications will not be reviewed):
Letter explaining what humility means to you, your name, contact information, college major, academic level (Freshman, Sophomore, Graduate Student, etc.), and plans following graduation from college

to: Dr. Michael Niles (Wakshe)
Office of American Indian Projects
411 North Central Avenue #880M
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Email: Michael.Niles@asu.edu

ATTN: Edbesendowen Scholarship Selection Committee
The winner of the Edbesendowen scholarship will be notified by September 10, 2009. The scholarship will be given out at an informal ceremony at the School of Social Work – Office of American Indian Projects. Details of the ceremony will be provided at a later date.

**APPLICANTS MAY APPLY FOR BOTH THE KEEPERS OF THE FIRE SCHOLARSHIP AND THE EDBESENDOWEN SCHOLARSHIP**

**SEPARATE LETTERS OF APPLICATION ARE REQUIRED**