Opportunities Bulletin

At VTEC, we proudly present a range of exciting opportunities for all Tribal Citizens and students enrolled in our programs. From scholarships and internships to work-based learning, summer camps, job opportunities, and more, there’s something for everyone! We particularly encourage those with an interest in STEM and CTE fields to get involved. Each opportunity may have specific eligibility requirements, so be sure to check the details. For more information, feel free to reach out to our team at VTECStaff@vtecinc.org.

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!

Who can attend: Native students in grades 9–12 or recent high school graduates, roughly ages 14–20

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 CenterDirect Registration Link (QR code directs here as well)

High School/Post Grad CompTIA A+ Certification Course (hybrid) Tickets, Monday, June 29 • 9 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite

ACT: College Essay Personal Statement Bootcamp

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!

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 College Essay Guy image above!

Attention College Students: Get Paid to Impact Your Community!

VTEC is partnering with Trailblazer, a platform that pays first-generation college students $20/hour to be virtual near-peer college advisors to high school students. Trailblazer is building a waitlist at colleges nationwide, and creating a profile takes less than 5 minutes. Use the link (bit.ly/trailblazer-signup) or click the graphic below. Fill out this short survey if you're interested in participating and be sure to select Virginia Tribal Education Consortium as your affiliated organization to connect with students from Virginia tribal communities.

Scholarship Programs for Tribal Citizens

Disclaimer: This informational bulletin is intended to highlight some scholarship information that is researched by VTEC CTE Academic Coordinators. The information in this bulletin does not suggest that these are the only scholarships available to Native students in the United States of America. We encourage students to research other areas of scholarships outside of this bulletin. Lastly, please visit the suggested links for additional information regarding any of the scholarship programs posted below.

Rolling Scholarship Programs:

University of Virginia's Oliver Linwood Perry Endowed Scholarship:

Named in honor of a birthright Nansemond citizen, the Oliver Linwood Perry Endowed Scholarship is a renewable scholarship providing support to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Virginia (UVA) who demonstrate a history of service to Native American tribes. Preference is given to those who work with tribes that are indigenous to Virginia.

To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit a description of their service and one signed letter of reference from a Native American tribal leader.

Eligible students should submit the electronic application or see UVA's Scholarships Requiring Students to Self-Identify to SFS page for more information.

Scholarship/Grant Programs:

American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship
Advancing Indigenous People in STEM (AISES)
Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Indian Health Services (IHS)
Society For American Archaeology (SAA)
- Historically Underrecognized Student Archaeology Scholarships
- Native American Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
- American Indians Scholarships
- Frances Crawford Marvin American Indians Scholarship
- Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
- Career & Technical Education Scholarships
Cobell Scholarship Programs:
- Undergraduate
- Graduate & Professional
- Vocational/Trade School
- Summer
- Graduate Summer Research Fellowship
- Elouise Cobell Doctoral Writing Year Fellowship
Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship
American Library Association
Dan Begay Foundation for Excellence Scholarships
Department of Energy Scholars Programs
Do Something Scholarships
The Intertribal Timber Council Scholarships
National Medical Fellowships
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Opportunities
National Society for Colonial Dames of America
- For students pursuing careers in nursing or related health fields.
Native Forward Opportunities