Sponsor |
American Indian Graduate Center |
Title |
Fellowship Program |
Administrator |
American Indian Graduate Center |
Purpose |
Each year, the AIGC fellowship program provides $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 350 Native Americans and Alaska Native graduate students. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree-seeking students, who meet all eligible criteria. The United States Bureau of Indian Education federally funds the fellowship program. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds and unmet financial need. |
Eligibility |
To be considered for an AIGC fellowship, the applicant must be: pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution 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 (possess one-fourth degree federally recognized Indian Blood). |
General Information |
All graduate fellowships require completion of the AIGC 2011-2012 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, 2011 |
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; |