Sponsor
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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Svcs Indian Health Service
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Title
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INDIAN HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP (PROFESSIONS)
PL 94-437,Section 104/93.972 OMB
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Administrator
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Indian
Health Service Scholarship Programs
Cora Boone, Scholarship Coordinator
Albuquerque Area IHS
5300 Homestead Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
phone: 800.382.3027 or 505.248.4418 fax:
505.248.4420
e-mail: cora.boone@ihs.gov
url: www.ihs.gov
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Purpose
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To
provide assistance to American Indian students enrolled in health
professions and allied health professions programs in the U.S.
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Eligibility
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American
Indian/Alaska Native (federally recognized); Accepted or enrolled in a
full/part time study program leading to a degree in a health related
profession identified as a priority by IHS; Agree to service obligation
and pay-back requirements as condition of award; 2.0 GPA required for
continued eligibility.
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General Information
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Application
and priority areas on website. Submit application early for technical
review by Area office; Scholarship awarded for 1 year, requires
reapplication for up to 4 years for full time or 8 years part time;
Priority to Juniors, Seniors, Graduate students unless specified
otherwise in priority listing.
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Awards
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Vary.
Funds appropriated by Congress.
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Deadlines
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Must
be postmarked no later than March 28, 2008 and arrive at the appropriate
office by the next business day. (Request legible postmark and/or
receipt.)
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application; Signed contract (form IHS-818).
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