Sponsor
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Association
on American Indian Affairs, Inc. (AAIA)
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Title
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DAVID RISLING EMERGENCY AID 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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Full
time American Indian/Alaska Native students, based upon financial need
and proof of 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe.
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General Information
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Application
may be downloaded from website; Incomplete applications will not be considered;
Financial aid documents must be received within 7 days of postmark;
Students may receive one scholarship per academic year; Disbursement
based upon the availability of funds. Check website the end of March 2008
for any updates.
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Awards
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Range
from $100 - $400.
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Deadlines
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Open
during both Fall and Spring semesters.
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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; Proof of Need
(cut-off, eviction notices, child care bill); Certificate of Indian Blood
of at least 1/4; Most Recent Transcript; Class Schedule.
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