The Sandy Bird Memorial Scholarship Announced at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is excited to announce the creation of the Sandy Bird Memorial Scholarship. The family has committed to $500, each fall semester over a course of five years.
The Sandy Bird Memorial Scholarship was established at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University to honor a woman and Lac Courte Oreilles tribal member who during her life had given tremendously in selfless service to this community. Her impact as a nurse in the Health Center, touched the lives of all tribal members, often going far above and beyond her call of duty. From giving personal care to members in their homes, to driving members to Duluth for medical appointments on her own, to simply giving medical guidance and care to each member that entered the clinic, Sandy was always passionate about her role and responsibilities. It is hoped that this scholarship will encourage other natives to pursue a career in nursing and give back to our community.
Increased scholarship offerings reduce the barriers of tuition and textbook costs for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University students. This reduction in barriers supports the University’s mission to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.
The scholarship application will be available on the university website, www.lco.edu/scholarships and open to Native American undergraduate students to apply. For further questions, call 715-634-4790 ext. 186 or email advancement@lco.edu.
