NASWAC Program Co-Manager
NASWAC Program Co-Manager
Learn from our Inaugural 2024 Cohort here!
Program overview description
This 9-month program provides Native American college students in the Four Corners region with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in health and educational outreach through the development of a new quarterly webinar series.
An intent of this webinar series is to show young scholars that cancer research and health equity approaches with Native American populations involves scholars and professionals from many different disciplines – not just lab science!
Program benefits
- Receive a travel scholarship to attend the Arizona Intertribal Cancer Health Equity Forum in Flagstaff, AZ, in Fall 2025
- Receive a $50 stipend for each meeting attended (Total: $450 for 9 meetings/year, including forum attendance)
- Receive mentorship from Native American public health professionals
- Build your network and resume with career-related experience
Student eligibility requirements
- Enrolled member of a federally-recognized Native American tribal nation
- Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior status), or a Graduate student (Masters/PhD) during the 9-month program
- Pursuing a degree in the fields of public health, biological sciences, clinical sciences, health sciences, environmental health, nutrition, nursing, and related areas
- Attending a university, college, or tribal college in the Four Corners region (AZ, CO, NM, and UT)
- Interest in growing career-related skills in virtual event facilitation, public speaking, marketing/promotions and program evaluation
Program timeline
- January 17, 2025: Application Period Opens
- February 21, 2025: Application Period Closes at 11:59 PM, MST
- March 11-14, 2025: Scheduled Applicant Interviews (Zoom-based)
- March 17-21, 2025: Selection of Applicants to Coalition Cohort Occurs
- March 28, 2025: Official Announcement of 2025 Coalition Cohort
- March 31, 2025: First Official Cohort Meeting
Application questions to prepare for
- Brief bio: Please give us a summary of what you think is important for us to know about you. (125 words or less)
- Why are you interested in the Native American Student Webinar Advisory Coalition mentorship program? (250 words or less)
- What are your expectations for the Native American Student Webinar Advisory Coalition mentorship program as a potential participant? (250 words or less)
- Briefly describe some activities you have been involved with that demonstrate skills in virtual event coordination, public speaking, marketing/promotions, and program evaluation. (250 words or less)
- An intent of this webinar series is to show young scholars that cancer research and health equity approaches with Native American populations involves scholars and professionals from many different disciplines – not just lab science! How do you see your field of study enhancing cancer health equity in YOUR Native community? (500 words or less)