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WINGAPO!
Welcome to The Guided Arrow.
For more details or additional resources, please visit our website at www.vtecinc.org or reach out to the VTEC staff at vtecstaff@vtecinc.org.
We’re happy to assist you!
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Your gift, their growth!
VTEC appreciates your generous support of our organization. Your contribution plays an important role in educating Virginia's Indigenous communities and are committed to equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed from childhood through adults. To continue supporting educational success, we ask for your consideration by making a donation. Please click the 'Donate' button below to begin.
| | | Jumping into June Events and Opportunities! | | |
As technology continues to shape the world around us, staying current with digital skills is more important than ever. We invite you to join our certification course through CodeVA, designed to develop and strengthen your knowledge in information technology.
Whether you are beginning your journey or looking to enhance your existing skills, this course will provide valuable training to help you succeed in today’s technology-driven environment! Click the flyer to visit the registration page or direct link below to get started!
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Who can attend: Native students in grades 9–12 or recent high school graduates, roughly ages 14–20
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Dates: June 29–30, 2026
- Commitment: Two in-person training days, with homework to complete after the session concludes
- Cost: Certification exams are covered for up to 10 students, a $500 value
- Location: Tentatively planned for the Pamunkey Community Resource Center
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Direct Registration Link (QR code directs here as well)
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ACT: College Essay
Personal Statement Bootcamp
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Calling all high school juniors – Class of 2027!
ACT’s American College Application Campaign is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this spring and summer to offer a free workshop to help students get started on their college personal statement.
During this workshop, you’ll:
- Learn what makes a strong personal statement.
- Discover ways to find meaningful essay topics and stories.
- Start brainstorming ideas you can turn into a full draft later.
We’re excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your essay – whether for your college applications, scholarship applications, or job applications!
REGISTER NOW:
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Duration: 90 minutes
Anyone interested in participating, please visit the link here or click the button below!
| | Scholarship Opportunities | | |
Education doesn’t have an age limit, and scholarship opportunities aren’t just for high school students! Whether you’re a tribal citizen pursuing a degree, learning a new trade, or considering a career shift later in life, there are financial resources available to help support your journey. While we don’t provide these scholarships directly, we are committed to sharing opportunities that might be the right fit for you.
Visit our website (https://www.vtecinc.org/vtecopportunities) to explore a curated list of scholarships, complete with links to apply. If you don’t find one that fits your needs, Scholarships.com is another great resource to expand your search. At any stage of life, investing in education opens doors to new possibilities, and we encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities!
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Shaffer Group Grant Opportunities | |
Need funding for your next initiative? Check out the Shaffer Group's current federal grant opportunities.
Grants often require an independent evaluation to assure the funder that the project is meeting its goals and objectives and accomplishing outcomes. At the grant application stage, Shaffer Evaluation Group will help you craft measurable goals and objectives and prepare an evaluation plan to improve your competitiveness to win a grant.
Post-award, we work closely with you to collect meaningful data and generate the reports you need to remain compliant with your funder's reporting requirements.
Contact the Shaffer Group today for more information.
Applications must be submitted no later than the deadline date. For more information, contact the Shaffer Group.
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TC Energy Scholarships
TC Energy is offering scholarships to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals. With three specialized programs, students can qualify based on their field of study, community involvement, or career aspirations. Whether you're studying in a trades program, a STEM field, or another discipline, funding is available to help you succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!
| | Native Forward Scholars Fund 2026-2027 Scholarship Application | |
This is the application for all Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities for the 2026-2027 academic year. By submitting this application, you will be considered for all academic year scholarships that you are eligible for.
Throughout our 50-year history, Native Forward Scholars Fund has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST
For further questions, please reach out to our Scholarship Operations team at scholarships@nativeforward.org.
APPLY HERE
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/104417-Native-Forward-Scholars-Fund
| American Indian Scholarships Available! | |
The Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) has scholarship opportunities available for Indigenous citizens, starting November 1 through January 31, at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).
Click the button below to view the available scholarships, and their requirements.
For any questions, please email: scholarships@nsdar.org
| | | Native American Career & Technical Education Grant Program (NACTEP) | | Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) | | |
VTEC is partnered with Trailblazer, a platform tapping the power of AI x grassroots community to reimagine college advising. Students/counselors can use Trailblazer's free AI college matching tool to personalize a college list from over 2,700 colleges nationwide. From there, they can connect with first-gen peer advisors - including VTEC-affiliated students - at 50+ universities nationwide.
We pay these peer college advisors $20/hour for their impact. Through VTEC, counselors get free access to analytics dashboards to understand how their students are connecting, so that they can better support them. If you're a high school student, create an account here. And if you're a college student or counselor, create an account here. Reach out to Dr. Drew Allmond with any questions!
| | Let NYCP Assist you with your ACT Test Registration | | 2025 National Test Dates Schedule | | | |
VTEC provides free access to ACT resources that tribal members can use to enhance their college applications and gain traction in their careers.
For students on a college path, free ACT test vouchers and ACT test prep access are available. Students often begin using ACT test-prep during 10th grade and complete the ACT test multiple times between 11th grade and October of 12th grade. Students who want to gain career traction can complete ACT's WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate for free at any time.
Our Coordinators can provide free registration for the upcoming ACT dates. For more information, click the photos below to visit the home sites for ACT testing or reach out to our staff by email.
To request a free ACT test voucher or free registration for online test-prep and other inquiries, please email Dr. Drew Allmond at drew.allmond@vtecinc.org.
Below are the upcoming ACT Testing Dates. CLICK HERE to view more information on ACT's website.
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Sponsored VA College & Trade School
Campus Visits
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The Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) is now offering travel sponsorships for eligible students and families to visit colleges or trade schools within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must be a Virginia resident currently enrolled in 8th through 12th grade.
- Student must be an enrolled citizen of one of the 11 Virginia-recognized tribes or a federally recognized tribe (documentation required).
- Travel must be within Virginia
- Adult Chaperone required
For more information, contact Dr. Drew Allmond at Drew.Allmond@vtecinc.org. Funding is limited and subjected to availability.
| | James Madison University and University of Virginia Application Fee Waiver | | |
James Madison University and University of Virginia have agreed to waive application fees for VTEC participants who will be attending college for the first time!
To take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Drew Allmond via email: Drew.Allmond@vtecinc.org or (804) 914-0735 in advance to request fee waiver instructions specific to each university.
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