The Education Department promotes the prosperity of the Nez Perce people through education and career pathways to self-sufficiency.
Adult Education
The Adult Education Program provides an array of education, training and employment services to youth and adults which includes partnership with education providers, ABE/GED, scholarship assistance for career technical education, short term workforce training and development.
Contact: Kay Seven
208-621-4604 | kseven@nezperce.org
Mamáy’asnim Hitéemenwees -Early Childhood Development
Mamáy’asnim Hitéemenwees supports parents and their children, ages 5 and younger, in receiving high-quality early education.
Contact: Jenny Oatman
208-621-3791 | jennyo@nezperce.org
- Kamiah: 208-935-2888
Students for Success Program
The Students for Success Program promotes student health and achievement by working to prevent substance misuse, chronic disease and suicide prevention.
Contact: Abe Broncheau
208-621-4613 | abeb@nezperce.org
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services assist people with disabilities in finding and keeping employment and living independently.
Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Application
Client Assistance Program Brochure
Contact: Joanna Marek
208-621-4615 | joannam@nezperce.org
Higher Education Scholarship Program
This scholarship provides financial assistance for Nez Perce citizens seeking higher education. The program processes tribal scholarship funds for eligible tribal higher education students to support their academic or vocational technical programs. Expand student support services to assist current or future scholarship students to successfully enroll and complete post-secondary degree programs.
- Higher Education Scholarship Application
- Scholarship Plan of Operation
- Scholarship Application Requirements
- Hard Copy of Application (for review only)
(1) If you graduated in the 2019/20 school year, submit your diploma and final transcript to the Education Department to receive your graduation incentive
(2) The online application for Fall 2020 will be opened on June 1, 2020.
Contact: 208-621-4610 | education@nezperce.org
State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP)
The Nez Perce STEP project helps students excel by through culturally relevant teaching. Under this program, the tribe collaborates with state educational agencies to enhance student experiences.
Contact: Joyce McFarland
208-621-4610 | joycem@nezperce.org
Youth Mentoring Program
This program provides college and career readiness mentoring for Native American boys in grades 7–12 who attend school on the Nez Perce Reservation.
Contact: Joyce McFarland
208-621-4610 | joycem@nezperce.org