Itmahawa achieved a 3.0 GPA in her first semester at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she is majoring in Business Management and minoring in Native American Politics. Her plan upon graduation is to return home to pursue a leadership role, following in the footsteps of her great-aunt Wanda Batchelor — the first Chairwoman of the Washoe Tribe.
A lifelong traditional dancer and a seventh-generation Native woman, Itmahawa was raised in a family deeply committed to cultural and language revitalization. We, the WZGT Board of Directors, are proud to present her with this $1,000 award in support of her education. Congratulations, Itmahawa — and gratitude to your family for raising such a strong, culturally grounded young woman. We look forward to welcoming you home to leadership.
Ellorie is a nursing student at Unitek College, set to graduate this December. Her commitment to community care, health, and service inspires us all. We are proud to award Ellorie a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of her dedication and perseverance, and we can’t wait to celebrate her graduation later this year.
Kolbie is a first-year student at Western Nevada College, an artist and beader who loves plants, animals, and the Earth. Still exploring her academic and creative path, Kolbie’s curiosity and love for learning promise an exciting journey ahead. We, the WZGT Board of Directors, are proud to present Kolbie with this $1,000 scholarship to support […]
Destiny is a culinary student in Hilo, Hawai‘i, dedicated to preparing food that nourishes both body and spirit — embodying the belief that “food is medicine.” Her dream is to return home after completing her education to open a restaurant that will bring the community together through healthy, traditional, and inspired meals. We are proud […]
Itmahawa achieved a 3.0 GPA in her first semester at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she is majoring in Business Management and minoring in Native American Politics. Her plan upon graduation is to return home to pursue a leadership role, following in the footsteps of her great-aunt Wanda Batchelor — the first Chairwoman […]
Aspen graduated from Western Nevada Community College, where she served as president of the Native Student Association. She is now a third-year Art major at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a talented artist whose work reflects Wá∙šiw culture and values. We, the WZGT Board of Directors, are proud to present Aspen with this $1,000 […]
Oscar is a descendant of Washoe Tribal Members Ruth Peirce Abbie and Ruth Kay Abbie, and is a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in Computer Science & Engineering. In his essay, he wrote about how his community and Tribe, and Washoe TANF have provided him with assistance. He has taken his scholarship […]
The Wà:šiw Zùlšiš Gum T’ànu Fall 2024 College Student Scholarship will be awarded to Isabella Smokey. This Fall semester, Isabella will be attending the University of Nevada Reno as a freshman majoring in Environmental Science. As a true 7th generation Native woman, Isabella is passionate about protecting nature, the animals and the ecosystem on the […]
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