Yakama Nation Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Program Mission
Ttnúwit atawish nch’inch’imami ku skuulitpamá.
Pakutkutshanash Anwíkt 1-8: Yakmumamí tamánwit tmíyuni skuulitmí túuski kútkut-10 anwíkt tɨmnátk’i wítima.
The mission of the Yakama Nation Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Program aligns with the Higher Education Plan of Operations, as approved by the Yakama Nation Tribal Council on July 2, 2013 (T-111-13), and the Yakama Nation Comprehensive Education Plan – 10-Year Vision Chart, ratified by Resolution T-032-18 and General Council Motion GCM-09-2018.
Our goal is to provide financial scholarships, academic advising, and employment counseling assistance to eligible Yakama Nation tribal members. Through these resources, we support students in attending and graduating from accredited post-secondary institutions, preparing them for meaningful careers—whether within the Yakama Nation or in their chosen field elsewhere.
Program Overview
The Yakama Nation Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Program administers the largest tribal-run scholarship and vocational training program in the Pacific Northwest, overseeing multiple funding sources under a single administration:
- Yakama Nation Tribal Scholarship Program
- BIE Higher Education Grant
- BIE Adult Vocational Training Grant
- All Yakama Enterprise & Program Scholarships
Each program follows distinct financial need-based or academic achievement-based regulations, necessitating a unified administration with shared goals, policies, and procedures.
Our Commitment
This program is designed to ensure:
Equitable access to financial and academic information.
A fair and transparent application process for students in vocational training programs, colleges, and universities.
Ongoing professional supervision of student progress and educational tracking.
By streamlining these services, we enhance support for Yakama students pursuing higher education while ensuring the efficient and effective use of available funding.