Welcome to the Coquille Indian Tribe Education Department
Education Department Staff |
Linda Mecum, Director Rhonda Ferguson Ray Davis, Teacher Phone: 541-756-0904 Fax: 541-756-0847
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Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Coquille Indian Education Department to develop, promote and implement comprehensive educational opportunities that are designed to expand and enrich the lives of all tribal members and families, encourage continuous life-long learning, foster self-sufficiency and are equally accessible to all regardless of age, residency or circumstance.
Belief Statements:
It is the mission of the Coquille Indian Education Department to develop, promote and implement comprehensive educational opportunities that are designed to expand and enrich the lives of all tribal members and families, encourage continuous life-long learning, foster self-sufficiency and are equally accessible to all regardless of age, residency or circumstance.
Belief Statements:
- We believe that education of our tribal members is vital to the prosperity and survival of the tribe.
- We believe that the education of our tribal members broadens their horizons, fosters their ability to question and interpret the world and improves life choices and career opportunities.
- We believe that by making education one of our top priorities we provide ways to enhance our experience as native people and sustain our position in the community.
Education Programs and Application Forms:
- Coquille Indian Tribe Scholarship
Awarded annually to high school seniors planning to further their education in a full time program
at an accredited college or university. Information regarding the scholarship and the application.
- Higher Education
Provides supplemental funding to students pursuing an associate, bachelor's or master's degree.
either part-time or full-time at an accredited college or university. highered.pdf
- Adult Vocational Training
Supports tribal members seeking to acquire job skills for career level full-time employment.
Must be 18 years or older and be enrolled full-time. adultvocational.pdf
- Tutoring
Helps with expenses incurred for tutoring students through age 18.
Funding is to be used solely for the purpose of tutoring tribal youth and not for parents wishing to home school their children. tutorapplication.pdf;
- Adult Education
This program is available for tribal members age 16 years or older. It is intended to support GED, Basic Skills, career enhancement, life-long learning and self-enrichment. At this time funding is available in the amount of $1,000 per year which includes up to $200 for supplies. Please complete and submit this application: Adult Education.pdf
- Computer Program: Computer program.pdf. The program's policy is included with the application.
- Youth Funding program: youth funding.pdf
- Youth Merit funds
This is a limited program designed to assist Tribal youth with expenditures related to attending an invitational event
based on the youth's individual achievement. Please read this letter for more information on this program. application.pdf.
Coquille Indian Tribe Library: Please follow this link to visit the CIT Library web page
Other Scholarship Programs:
