Sponsor
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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Svcs Indian Health Service
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Title
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP
PL 94-437 Section 103.b.1/93.123 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: coraboone@ihs.gov
url: www.ihs.gov
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Purpose
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To
assist American Indians to enroll in courses to prepare for admission
into health professions schools in the U.S. Courses may be compensatory
(required to improve science, math, or other basic skills and knowledge)
or preprofessional (required to qualify for admission into health
professions program).
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Eligibility
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American
Indian/Alaska Native (federal/state recognized); Accepted/enrolled in
full or part time compensatory or preprofessional general education
course or curriculum identified as a priority within IHS; Capacity to
complete course of study; Intend to serve Indian people upon completion
of curriculum.
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General Information
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Application
and priority areas available on website. Submit application early for
technical review by Area office; Scholarship requires annual application
and is available for up to 3 years of full time study or 4 years of part
time study. Those who meet continued eligibility requirements and are
recommended for continuation are given priority for additional periods of
support.
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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, 2007 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.
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