American Indian Studies Program

Internships are one of these pillars of our undergraduate experiences, and students in American Indian Studies will find multiple avenues for internship opportunities, some on campus, some in Wisconsin, and even some national internships.

Contact the program director, Dr. Heather Ann Moody, with internship questions. 

The word is out about UW-Eau Claire and the incredible amount of collaborative student-faculty research that goes on here. It's at the core of our mission, and students in the American Indian Studies program benefit from the low student/faculty ratio and the ability to work closely with faculty on multiple projects if interested.

Learn about our research opportunities.

There are several funds made available specifically through the AIS program, and below you can find details about those as well as a link to apply:

John and Tess Urmhumhain Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Ann Ormond-Fennell in memory of her parents, John and Tess Urmhumhain, and is available to students majoring in American Indian Studies with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Awards are variable, with a total of $3000 annually and a maximum of $1000 per student.

Veda Stone Scholarship Fund

One award of $600 awarded to a Native American student in good academic standing who has demonstrated artistic talent and is pursuing a degree in an artistic discipline, including visual, performing, or literary arts. Preference will be shown for Wisconsin residents and members of Wisconsin tribes.

Learn about these scholarships, and many more, on the Gold for Blugolds website.

The Inter-Tribal Student Council, or ITSC is a group of Native American students and non-native allies who are striving to educate not only the campus, but the community on Native American issues through panels, forums, and weekly meetings.