Sponsor
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Association
on American Indian Affairs, Inc. (AAIA)
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Title
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DISPLACED HOMEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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Lisa
Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: 240.314.7155 fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: www.indian-affairs.org
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Purpose
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Since
1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and
communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus
resources where they are most needed today.
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Eligibility
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Targets
the needs of mid-life homemakers, both men and women, who would not
otherwise be able to fulfill their educational goals due to family
responsibilities; 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized
tribe; full time student.
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General Information
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Application
may be downloaded from website; incomplete applications not accepted;
Financial Aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark; Funds
may be used to assist with childcare, transportation, basic living
expenses, educational costs; May apply on a yearly basis - does not
automatically renew. Check website the end of March 2008 for any updates.
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Awards
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$1,500.
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Deadlines
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Check
website for deadline date
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application with Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation; Signed Financial Need
Analysis Form and Current Financial Aid Award Letter; Monthly Budget;
Certificate of Indian Blood at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class
Schedule.
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