Spirit Mountain Community’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people living in Northwest Oregon through philanthropic investments that are consistent with the Tribe’s culture and values.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon established the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship in 1998 as a living tribute to Senator Hatfield. This internship lasts for nine months as fellows learn the inner workings of the federal political system and serve as advisers on Native American issues.
Eligibility/Selection Process:
- First preference in the selection of the Fellow shall be given to enrolled members of the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon.
- If there is no suitable applicant from the Oregon Tribes, the Fellow may be selected from enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe within the United States, who are currently living within the Pacific Northwest.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college within the United States. (Preference will be given to candidates who have a graduate degree or are currently enrolled in an accredited master’s degree program.)
