Indian Health Scholarship (Professions)

Sponsor

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Svcs Indian Health Service

Title

HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator

Indian Health Service Scholarship Programs
801 Thompson Avenue - Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852

phone: (301) 443-6197    
url: www.scholarship.ihs.gov

Purpose

To provide assistance to American Indian students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs in the U.S.

Eligibility

American Indian/Alaska Native (federal/state recognized); Accepted/enrolled in full or part time study leading to a degree in a health related profession identified as a priority by IHS; Agree to service obligation and pay-back requirements as condition of award; 2.0 GPA required for new and continued eligibility.

General Information

Application will be available online December 2009. 

See website for application and priority areas.  Submit application early for technical review by the Area Scholarship Coordinator.  Scholarship awarded for 1 year, requires reapplication for up to 4 years for full time or 8 years for part time;  Priority to Juniors, Seniors, Graduate students unless specified otherwise in priority listing.

Awards

Annual awards vary. Funds appropriated by Congress.

Deadlines

Must be postmarked no later than March 28, 2010 and sent to the appropriate Area Scholarship Office. (request legible postmark and/or receipt.)

Continuing applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2010

Required Documentation

Complete Application. See website for complete instructions.