Sponsor
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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Svcs Indian Health Service
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Title
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Indian Health Scholarship (Professions)
PL 94-437 Section 103.b.1/93.123 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 assistance to American Indian students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs in the U.S.
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Eligibility
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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.
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General Information
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Application will be available online December 2012.
See website for application and priority areas. Submit application early for technical review by the Scholarship Program Staff. 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; tuition, fees and other related costs award.
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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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