Aanchtaakia Graduate Fellowship

Aanchtaakia is the Myaamia word meaning ‘change maker.’ This fellowship is specifically designed for tribal scholars motivated to make positive change in tribal communities and to share their research or interests on Miami University’s campus. Applicants admitted into their graduate program of interest at Miami University can apply to the fellowship. The fellowship program offers 100% instructional and 50% fee waiver along with a stipend. The fellowship program encourages members of any federally recognized tribe, Alaskan Indian Village, or Native Hawaiian as defined by the U.S. Government’s Federal Register to apply to this program.

The Myaamia Center is a tribally-directed research and educational development center located on Miami University’s campus in Oxford, OH. As a community-driven center embedded within a 50-year relationship between the sovereign Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University, the center provides a unique opportunity for students to work with an interdisciplinary staff of researchers and educators who are directly involved in community driven revitalization work. A wide range of Indigenous topics may be explored in the center that directly support the revitalization of language and culture for the Miami Tribe community.

Nominations are due annually on February 15th or on March 15th. Nominees must have been accepted into a graduate program, completed the Myaamia Center’s Aanchtaakia Application Form (contact the Myaamia Center for Form), and provided a letter of support from the Graduate Director or Department Chair that addresses the applicant’s qualifications and academic promise. Nominations will be accepted after March 15th if awards are available. The total number of awards per academic program are limited. Nominations should be submitted to Rose Marie Ward at wardrm1@miamioh.edu and Jeniffer Jones-Scott at scottjs@miamioh.edu.
The review process will start the week following February 15th and March 15th, with decisions being announced within two weeks. Selection will be based on the strength of the nomination, considering the applicant's graduate application, and the letter of support and recommendation.

About the Aanchtaakia Graduate Fellowship

Aanchtaakia is the Myaamia word meaning ‘change maker.’ This fellowship is specifically designed for tribal scholars motivated to make positive change in tribal communities and to share their research or interests on Miami University’s campus. Applicants admitted into their graduate program of interest at Miami University can apply to the fellowship. The fellowship program offers 100% instructional and 50% fee waiver along with a stipend. The fellowship program encourages members of any federally recognized tribe, Alaskan Indian Village, or Native Hawaiian as defined by the U.S. Government’s Federal Register to apply to this program.

The Myaamia Center is a tribally-directed research and educational development center located on Miami University’s campus in Oxford, OH. As a community-driven center embedded within a 50-year relationship between the sovereign Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University, the center provides a unique opportunity for students to work with an interdisciplinary staff of researchers and educators who are directly involved in community driven revitalization work. A wide range of Indigenous topics may be explored in the center that directly support the revitalization of language and culture for the Miami Tribe community.

Nomination Process

Nominations are due annually on February 15th or on March 15th. Nominees must have been accepted into a graduate program, completed the Myaamia Center’s Aanchtaakia Application Form (contact the Myaamia Center for Form), and provided a letter of support from the Graduate Director or Department Chair that addresses the applicant’s qualifications and academic promise. Nominations will be accepted after March 15th if awards are available. The total number of awards per academic program are limited. Nominations should be submitted to Rose Marie Ward at wardrm1@miamioh.edu and Jeniffer Jones-Scott at scottjs@miamioh.edu.

Decision Process

The review process will start the week following February 15th and March 15th, with decisions being announced within two weeks. Selection will be based on the strength of the nomination, considering the applicant's graduate application, and the letter of support and recommendation.