AWARDS: Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 16, 2014.

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1 About the Shooting Star Scholarship In an effort to support higher education within the White Earth Nation, Shooting Star has founded the Shooting Star Scholarship Fund, to raise money for scholarships to be awarded to White Earth members and descendants seeking post-secondary education. The 3 rd Annual Shooting Star Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 to raise money in support of the scholarship fund. All tournament profits go to support the scholarship fund, which will enable White Earth members and descendants to pursue higher education and further the future of the White Earth Nation. AWARDS: Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 16, 2014.

2 Shooting Star Scholarship Shooting Star, proudly owned and successfully operated by the White Earth Nation, is seeking recipients for post-secondary scholarships. A limited number of $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible, each student must meet the following criteria: A high school senior graduating in White Earth enrolled member or descendent. A graduate from one of the following high schools: Bagley Bemidji Bugonaygeshig Cass Lake/Bena Circle of Life Detroit Lakes Dilworth Fosston Frazee Lake Park Mahnomen Menahga Moorhead Nevis Park Rapids Twin Valley Walker/Laporte Waubun All eligible candidates may obtain application forms from the guidance office or by contacting PO Box 418 requests: scholarship@starcasino.com DEADLINE: The completed application and recommendations must be received no later than May 1, 2014 to: PO Box Casino Rd AWARDS: Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 16, 2014.

3 SHOOTING STAR SCHOLARSHIP Supporting higher education within the White Earth Nation To be awarded to White Earth member or descendent seeking Fall 2014 post-secondary education Name Address Phone Name of parent/guardian Address High School attended Graduation date If you have been accepted to a college or university for Fall 2014, please list the institution name What is your proposed major? Leadership Honors and awards Participation High school/extracurricular activities (within the last two years)

4 SHOOTING STAR SCHOLARSHIP (continued) Community involvement (May include paid work or volunteer activities) Please attach: A statement of your career goals (one page, typed, double-spaced) A copy of your official transcript of grades Proof of White Earth membership or descendancy Three letters of recommendation (including one letter from a high school staff member) Scholarship application and recommendations received no later than May 1, 2014 to: PO Box Casino Rd

5 SHOOTING STAR SCHOLARSHIP Supporting higher education within the White Earth Nation To be awarded to White Earth member or descendent seeking Fall 2014 post-secondary education Official Rules: A high school senior graduating in White Earth enrolled member or descendent. A graduate from one of the following high schools: o Bagley o Bemidji o Bugonaygeshig o Cass Lake/Bena o Circle of Life o Detroit Lakes o Dilworth o Fosston o Frazee o Lake Park o Mahnomen o Menahga o Moorhead o Nevis o Park Rapids o Twin Valley o Walker/Laporte o Waubun Application Procedure: The following must be submitted to the : Official scholarship application form Official transcript of grades Statement of career goals (one page, typed and double-spaced) Three recommendations (including one from a faculty member) Copy of White Earth membership or descendency Judging based on: White Earth membership or descendent Leadership (Honors and Awards) Participation (High School/Extracurricular Activities within the last two years) Community Involvement (May include paid work or volunteer activities) Career goals Recommendations DEADLINE: The completed application and recommendations must be received no later than May 1, 2014 to: PO Box Casino Rd AWARDS: Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 16, 2014.

6 SHOOTING STAR CASINO SCHOLARSHIP c/o WHITE EARTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM POST OFFICE BOX 418 WHITE EARTH, MN (218) FAX: (218) PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Last Name First M.I. Maiden Soc. Sec. No. Date of Birth Permanent Address Street City State Zip Area Code/ Telephone Address High School Attending: Institution Attending Date Classes Begin Degree Seeking: Full Time Part Time Graduation Date: Certificate Diploma AAS AA BA BS MA DR N/A Major(s): Minor(s): Name of White Earth Enrolled parent or grandparent: Date of Birth Enrollment Number I hereby give permission to the Institution of higher education to share all information pertaining to my financial aid application and/or academic record with the Shooting Star Casino Scholarship (SSCS)/White Earth Scholarship Program (WESP). I will contact the financial aid office of the institution I have selected and will apply for any and all other financial aid available to me. I will request that the financial aid office notify the SSCS/ WESP of any financial need and any aid the college/vocational school offers to me. I will provide the SSCS/WESP a complete official transcript at the end of the academic year and at any other time as requested. I request that any grant awarded me be mailed to me in care of the financial aid office of the institution I attend. I authorize the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council to provide prospective employers with my name, address, and major/ minor field(s) of study, upon completion of my academic program. I further authorize the SSCS/WESP to obtain my Indian blood quantum to determine my eligibility for services and financial assistance (Applicant Signature) (Date) PART II - TO BE COMPLETED BY THE WHITE EARTH RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL I hereby certify that the above named applicant is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Band. is a descendant of an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Band. (Certifying Offical Signature) (Date)