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
PREGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
PL 94-437, Section 103.b.2/03.971 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 financial support for American Indians to enroll in courses
leading to a bachelor degree in specific preprofessional areas (i.e.,
premedicine, predentistry).
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Eligibility
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American
Indian/Alaska Native (federal/state recognized); Accepted or enrolled in
full or part time bachelor degree program to prepare for admission to an
accredited medical, dental school to meet priority staffing needs
identified by IHS; Capacity to complete course of study. Intend to serve
Indian people upon completion of education.
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General Information
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Application
and priority areas available on website. Submit application early for
technical review by the Area Office; Must apply annually for up to 4
years full time or up to 8 years part time support. Priority given to
Juniors, Seniors - Freshmen, Sophomores considered only if funds
available. Recipients who meet continued eligibility requirements are
given priority consideration 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, 2008 and arrive at the appropriate
office by the next business day - request ligible postmark or receipt.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application including Course Curriculum Verification, Faculty/Employer
Evaluation; W-4 form (downloaded from www.irs.gov)
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