Kuwneepuyômuw (Welcome) to the Education Department!

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has identified the importance of promoting education as a life-long process which requires the broad participation of all age groups of the tribal membership. The purpose of the Education Department is to serve tribal membership's life-long educational needs.

Department Staff

Brad Lopes - Education Department Manager

Ext. 193 or 508-560-6481

Jade Gonsalves - Education Program Specialist

Ext. 154 or 508-560-1894

Scholarship Section:

WTGHA HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT INFORMATION:

The Higher Education Grant Scholarship award was founded with the goal of providing Tribal Members with an equal opportunity to pursue a college education. It is offered to offset the costs of education that has not been covered by financial aid. This scholarship is available to both undergrad and graduate students and will award up to $4,500.00 of financial aid. The annual deadline for the Higher Education Scholarship is July 15th. All Aquinnah Wampanoag Members enrolled in an accredited higher education program are eligible to apply.