Promote cooperative relationships among the commissioners/regulators of tribal gaming enterprises and other organizations;
Promote exchange of thoughts, information and ideas which foster regulatory standards and enforcement that lead to consistent regulatory practices and methods of operations among the NTGC/R memebers;
Promote educational seminars, which include commissioners/regulator training and other related activities; and
The NTGC/R may act as a gaming regulatory advisory group to tribal gaming organizations and others.
NTGC/R Scholarship
The National Tribal Gaming Commissions/Regulators will be awarding three (3) $5,000 Scholarships to graduating high school seniors, rising undergraduates, and potential graduate students pursuing an education in the gaming, business, financial, and hospitality industries.
Eligibility:
• Must be an enrolled member of a United States federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group;
• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States. Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on academic ability by grade point average, class rank, and curriculum rigor. Also evaluated are exhibition of leadership, honors and awards received, community involvement, an essay, three (3) letters of recommendation, intellectual skills beyond the classroom, accomplishments and professional development.
Criteria:
• Have attained a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application;
• Will be attending a United States accredited college or university as full-time student;
• Have demonstrated character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extra-curricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed;
Application:
A complete application, along with the corresponding required documents as indicated in the application packet, must be submitted no later than June 30th of each year for consideration for the fall semester or no later than October 31st for the spring semester.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Send completed applications and supporting documents to:
National Indian Gaming Commissions/Regulators Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 454 Oneida, WI 54155 dawnr@thehillgroup.org