AMERICAN RIVERS Northern Rockies Indigenous Scholarship

Funded by American Rivers  |  $1500  |  Open to Indigenous artists, leaders, and storytellers  |  For use on courses in Montana and Idaho

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In 2023, American Rivers Northern Rockies offers one full-tuition scholarship to one Indigenous creative, leader, storyteller, or educator to put toward a Freeflow course in the Northern Rockies region (Montana or Idaho). 

Indigenous writers, leaders, students, educators, and artists of all backgrounds and all skill levels are invited to apply. 

If you need additional funding in order to attend the Freeflow course, please email Kami Bakken at The Freeflow Foundation at [email protected].

We can accept applications in written, audio, or video formats. If you have trouble understanding or accessing the application, please contact us and we will help you.

Before you apply, please familiarize yourself with the visions of Freeflow Institute and American Rivers. Then craft a compelling pitch for an original creative project or story. Your project should focus on the following goals, through whatever creative medium you choose:

  • Enhance and expand public awareness of American Rivers’ mission
  • Ignite dialogue around issues related to rivers
  • Encourage citizens to experience, celebrate, and protect rivers

Please apply on a timeline consistent with the course you’re applying to. The hard deadline for ALL applications is June 10.

We can’t wait to read about your ideas! Please get in touch with Scott at American Rivers at [email protected] or Chandra at Freeflow at [email protected] with any questions.

Scholarship Application Form

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1. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Please respond to the following questions in written, audio, or video form. You may address these questions however you’d like. Upload a file with your written response here, or share in one of the following ways: by email or Google Drive to [email protected], or by mail to Freeflow Institute / P.O. Box 602 / Milltown, Montana 59851. Audio or video submissions should be shared by email or Google Drive.

  • What’s the story you’re hoping to tell? 

  • Tell us about your project idea and how you’ll meet the goals listed in the scholarship description. Please explain how your project will support the priorities of American Rivers, and how it aligns with the values of Freeflow. Give us as much detail as you can; we’d love to hear the specifics of your vision. 

  • Why is the American Rivers Northern Rockies Indigenous Scholarship a good fit for you?

  • How will this particular Freeflow course enrich and support your creative work, advocacy, education, or professional development?

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