College Intensive - INSPIRE Program

The INSPIRE Pre-College Program is a full scholarship open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian rising junior and senior high school students, including 2018 anticipated graduates, who want to spend 3-weeks on the George Washington University (GW) campus to learn about intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government. The program is a full-day experiential undergraduate course, Native Politics and the American Political System, taught by GW faculty, which will offer opportunities for students to meet and interview influential Native advocates who work in Washington, D.C. As an added bonus, INSPIRE students live on campus and participate in recreational programs with the community of high school students enrolled in GW Pre-College programs. INSPIRE scholarships are awarded to students based on evidence of academic ability, leadership potential, and an interest in public service. Students from all tribes and from every part of the United States are welcome to apply. The scholarship covers: One course in Native Politics and the American Political System (3 undergraduate credit hours), Room and board at GW, Airfare to and from Washington, D.C. (one round-trip ticket), All required textbooks, and Required local travel related to the course. Application process includes online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and Proof of Tribal Enrollment or Ancestry.