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
801 Thompson Avenue - Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852
phone: (301) 443-6197
url: http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship
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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, preoptometry and prepodiatry).
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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, podiatry, dental or optometry 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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Online application will be available in December 2012
Application and priority areas available on website. Submit application early for technical review by the Scholarship Program Staff; Must apply annually for up to 4 years full time or up to 8 years part time support. Priority given to Juniors, Seniors. Recipients who meet continued eligibility requirements are given priority consideration for additional periods of support with reapplication; tuition and fees award, only.
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Awards
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Annual awards vary. Funds appropriated by Congress.
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Deadlines
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March 28, 2013
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Required Documentation
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Complete Application. See website for complete instructions.
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