BY: SARA LABARGE, AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER SCHOLARS ALUMNA
In 2017, American Indian Graduate Center created a program to honor and recognize exceptional Native scholars: Student of the Month Making the Grad. American Indian Graduate Center introduced the #MakingTheGrad campaign to highlight the impressive achievements of our American Indian Graduate Center Scholars in academic excellence and community engagement. Each month, the Student of the Month committee selects one graduate and one undergraduate student receiving American Indian Graduate Center or AIGCS funding. Since starting the program four years ago, more than 40 students have been recognized for their achievements. With a wide breadth of backgrounds and experience, each of our Students
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of the Month are a testament to the diversity of Native scholars who have been empowered by American Indian Graduate Center. We are proud to have supported students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states as they pursue undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Students of the Month awardees are showcased on American Indian Graduate Center’s website and social media platforms, and also receive a certificate and honorarium. They also have the opportunity to be considered for American Indian Graduate Center’s Student of the Year award, which celebrates exceptional scholars who have demonstrated their commitment not only to their own education, but also their leadership and service to their Tribal communities.
