Fellowship Program

Sponsor	American Indian Graduate Center
Title	Fellowship Program
Administrator	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 url: www.aigcs.org
Purpose	The American Indian Graduate Center was founded to open the doors of graduate education for American Indians. They contract for BIA funds and administer private funds for graduate education.
Eligibility	Must be pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the US; Able to demonstrate financial need; An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descendency (possesses 1/4 degree federally recognized Indian Blood)
General Information	All graduate fellowships require completion of the AIGC 2010-2011 Fellowship Application and a one-time, non-refundable application fee.
Awards	Vary based upon financial need; typically between $1,000-$5,000 per academic year (not including summer), varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds and unmet financial need.
Deadlines	June 1, 2010
Required Documentation	Complete Application with Fee; Essay as described on appplication; Tribal Eligibility Certificate directly from enrollment officer; Financial Need Form directly from Financial Aid;