The 7TH GEN.® summer program at The Indian University of North America® of Crazy Horse Memorial® will begin this summer with a private Opening Ceremony for students and their families today (June 8, 2024). The program, a unique partnership between The Indian University of North America® and Black Hills State University, originally began in 2010. Enrolled students earn 12 transferable college credits, experience a rewarding work-life balance with a paid internship, and gain access to numerous scholarship opportunities. Most of the students are members of federally recognized tribes. Once students are accepted, they receive a scholarship from Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation which fully funds tuition and books, plus a majority of food and lodging costs.
The Indian University of North America® has been the first stop in post-secondary education for hundreds of students representing nearly 70 native nations since its inception. Students who attend these programs at The Indian University of North America® have some of the highest college graduation rates of all Native American students in the country. Alumni now in the workforce include teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, police officers, museum staff, dental hygienists, and other business professionals. Typically, many of these college graduates return to their reservation to share their talents or are employed with Native-led organizations.
Whitney A. Rencountre II, the CEO of Crazy Horse Memorial, greets students with the following inspiring message: “We are excited to welcome our 15th 7 TH GEN.® class to Crazy Horse Memorial® for the summer of 2024. Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation continues its commitment to grow the next generation of Native leaders. The University is an integral part of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation’s mission.”
For more information, please visit www.crazyhorse.org and follow Crazy Horse Memorial® on all social media and/or contact Amanda Allcock at 605-673-4681 or email Amanda.Allcock@crazyhorse.org.
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