The program for 2004 is starting on July 10th. Details regarding how students apply for NACS are outlined below.

Who Is Eligible

Any Native American student attending a 2 year college who is genuinely interested in the program and who is available to spend three weeks away from home. Also: faculty from 2 year tribal colleges can apply; faculty camp does some of the regular summer camp items, plus some more advanced topics.

How Faculty Apply

The faculty application form is available in PDF (or Excel) formats. Please print a hard copy and mail it in. We could probably also manage a scanned application sent as an attachment, or an email pointer to an application that was put up on a website.

How Students Apply

There is a handy checklist available in PDF format you can print and follow.

Students can fill out the following application form, obtain letters of reference, obtain their school's transcripts and send this information to the address given below.

NA/CS Summer Camp On-line Application

Application Deadline: May 14, 2004

Personal Information

Name
Grade Sex Birthdate:
Address
Telephone # Social Security # Census/CIB #
Tribal Affiliation

School Information

Name of Present School
Name of Faculty Advisor Phone #
Name of Counselor Phone #

Emergency Contact Information

Guardian or Parent Name
Relationship to Student (i.e. mother, father, grandparent, etc.)
Address
Phone # Alternate Phone # (if available)

Alternative Emergency Contact

Name
Relationship to Student (i.e. mother, father, grandparent, etc.)
Address
Phone # Alternate Phone # (if available)

In addition to this application, we require the following documents:

Essay

A one page essay regarding why you would like to attend the Native American Computer Science summer camp. Also tell us how attending this program will help you to accomplish your long term goals.

Personal References

Two (2) letters of reference. We would prefer letters from someone who knows you well and can comment on your ability and motivation, such as your teacher, mentor, or coach. These letters must be placed into sealed envelopes and included in your application packet. DO NOT SEND YOUR PACKET WITHOUT THESE LETTERS.

Official Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)

Photocopy of your Driver's License or State ID Card

(for field trips visiting Laboratories located in Military Bases)

Official Transcript

A sealed, official transcript, sent directly from your college registrar. The transcript, as well as your completed application, should be mailed to the following address:

    Desh Ranjan/Enrico Pontelli
    NA/CS Prog. Coordinators
    Computer Science Department
    New Mexico State University
    Las Cruces, NM 88003

    (505) 646-3723

    eMail: dranjan@cs.nmsu.edu