Congratulations to MLS students Yvette Alvarez, Anthony Dahkoshay, Jeannie Duncan and Brian Forkum, who were awarded scholarships for the spring 2026 semester.

Alvarez works for the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court and is a certified lay advocate. Dahkoshay is a licensing and compliance specialist with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation. Duncan serves as a project coordinator and acting manager in the Land Title and Records Office for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Forkum is a public archaeology intern with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office.

“I am very honored to have been selected for this scholarship,” said Duncan. “It is truly amazing how donors’ contributions can make an impact on a person’s educational journey. Thank you to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for being part of my success and for the generosity you have given me as well as other students you have helped!”

The Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Programs join the students in thanking the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for its continued support, which makes these scholarships possible and promotes students’ understanding of legal issues impacting Tribal Nations.