Educational Resources

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT) is dedicated to supporting the educational success of its members by providing valuable resources, guidance, and opportunities. One initiative that MCT leadership established and then was supported by MIAC is the Tribal Nations Education Committee (TNEC).  We encourage you to explore TNEC’s website for the latest updates, programs, and initiatives supporting the education of Native students in Minnesota. Visit TNEC’s website for more information including Local & National American Indian Scholarship Programs. Visit TNEC’s website for more information including Local & National American Indian Scholarship Programs.

Contact Your Band for Education Resources

Each enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe should contact the band where they are enrolled for additional educational resources including scholarship opportunitites.

Bois Forte/Nett Lake

Office: (218) 757-3261
Fax: (218) 757-3312

Leanne Hoffman

lhoffman@boisforte-nsn.gov

Fond du Lac

Office: (218) 879-4593
Fax: (218) 878-7529
scholarships@fdlrez.com

Rachel West, Scholarship Director

(218) 878-2681
rachellewest@fdlrez.com

Grand Portage

Office: (218) 387-2271 ext. 299

Maria Burnette, Education Director

mariab@grandportage.com

Leech Lake

Office: (218) 335-8253
Toll free: 1-866-638-7738
Fax: (218) 335-8339

Dorothy Robinson

dorothy.robinson@llojibwe.net

Mille Lacs

Michele Berger, Scholarship & Career Counselor

(320) 532-4775
MLB.Scholarships@millelacsband.com

White Earth

Kimberly Scott-Neisen, Student Financial Services Manager

(218) 935-3515
Kimberly.neisen@whiteearth-nsn.gov