Director of Education:
Cyrus Ramirez
educationdirector@quechantribe.com
quechaneddirector@gmail.com
Education Assistant:
Royal Phipps
educationassistance@quechantribe.com
Secretary:
Ahlaynah Robles
higheredsecretary@quechantribe.com
Physical Address:
628 Picacho Road
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1899
Yuma, AZ 85366-1899
Phone:
(760) 919-3653
Fax:
(760) 572-3069
The Higher Education Department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
If you need assistance, please contact Cyrus Ramirez at (928) 920-1376. The phone number and email address is listed above.
* if you are sending an email using a gmail account please send emails to quechaneddirector@gmail.com. Our regular emails cannot reply to gmails.
The Higher Education Department is in need of two Higher Education Board Members.
To schedule an appointment for any Higher Education or Vocational Training need click HERE
Higher Education/Adult Vocational Training
Policy and Procedure
Higher Education Application deadline will be on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 5pm.
This is due to June 1st falling on a Sunday.
Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship
The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is thrilled to present the Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship in collaboration with The Henry Luce Foundation!
This year-long fellowship connects emerging Native language leaders with seasoned mentors, fostering growth and collaboration in Native language revitalization efforts.
🎯 What Fellows will Receive
Laptop to access virtual meetings
One year of NIEA membership
Fully sponsored travel to in-person fellowship session & NIEA convention
$7,500 upon completion of the fellowship
📝 Eligibility
Ages 18–30
American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian
Currently working in Native language at a tribe, school, or organization
📅 Applications due May 30, 2025
👉 Apply Now and join a powerful network of leaders committed to preserving and revitalizing Native languages: https://ow.ly/pQ2M50VU874
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Scholarship List
NAU SCHOLARSHIPS OPPURTUNITIES
https://nau.edu/office-scholarships-financial-aid/scholarshipuniverse/
Multiple deadlines
Helpful scholarship websites:
- Native Forward Scholarship Finder
- American Indian Services College Scholarships
- University of Arizona Native American Scholarships
https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
Deadline June 15, 2025
https://csdiw.org/scholarships/
Deadline July 1st, 2025
https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Quechan Higher Education/Adult Vocational Training Program will provide an application form to be completed by the applicant. A checklist of all required documents will be included with the application. All documents must be submitted on or before the specified deadline date before the application can be forwarded on to the Higher Education Board for their review and consideration. The Higher Education Board is the governing board that recommends scholarship awards to the Quechan Tribal Council.
STUDENTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF APPLYING FOR THREE (3) SCHOLARSHIPS IN ORDER TO HAVE A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
Due to the delay with FAFSA, the higher education application process for Fall 2024 is being delayed as well. The process may take longer than the projected 45-60 days.
DEADLINE DATE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION:
- OCTOBER 1ST (SPRING SEMESTER)
- NO FUNDING FOR SUMMER SEMESTER
- MAY 1ST (FALL SEMESTER)
DEADLINE DATE FOR VOCATIONAL/ PROJECTED (START DATE):
- APRIL 1ST
- JULY 1ST
- OCTOBER 1ST
- JANUARY 1ST
The Higher Education/Adult Vocational Training Department applications are available here:
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESS REPORT
VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT
Updated: 06/03/2025
