Sponsor
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American Indian
Graduate Center
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Title
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Fellowship Program
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Administrator
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American Indian
Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Suite 1-B
Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291
phone: 505.881.4584 fax:
505.884.0427
800.628.1920
e-mail: Marveline@aigcs.org
url:
www.aigcs.org
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Purpose
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The American Indian Graduate
Center was founded
to help open the doors of graduate education for American Indians and to
help tribes obtain the educated Indian professionals they need to become
more self sufficient and to exercise rights to self-determination.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
member of federally recognized tribe or possess 1/4 degree (federally
recognized) Indian blood; Pursuing a master's or doctorate degree as a
full time student in an accredited school in the U.S.; In need of
financial aid with applications for federal financial aid submitted in
January or February;
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General Information
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AIGC
funds all fields of study. Contact AIGC or download an application packet
beginning in January 2008. A one time, non-refundable application fee of
$15 (money order only) is required of new applicants.
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Awards
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Vary
based upon financial need.
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Deadlines
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June
2, 2008
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application with Fee, if applicable; Essay (250 words) meeting specified
criteria; Tribal Eligibility Certificate directly from enrollment
officer; Financial Need Form directly from Financial Aid; Three
pre-addressed stamped post cards.
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