David Risling Emergency Aid Scholarship

Sponsor

Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. (AAIA)

Title

DAVID RISLING
EMERGENCY AID SCHOLARSHIP

Administrator

Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Program
966 Hungerford Drive
Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850

phone: 240.314.7155     fax: 240.314.7159
e-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
url: www.indian-affairs.org

Purpose

Since 1922, AAIA has been dedicated to helping Native American people and communities meet challenges by developing new and creative ways to focus resources where they are most needed today.

Eligibility

Full time American Indian/Alaska Native students, based upon financial need and proof of 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe.

General Information

The Association on American Indian Affairs offers David Risling Emergency Aid Scholarships in amounts ranging from $100-$400 for acute, temporary emergencies (eviction, daycare dismissal, utility disconnections).  Applications for this scholarship are not considered during the regular scholarship process.  Scholarships are available to students from federally recognized tribes during both fall and spring semesters for emergencies that arise during the fall and spring semesters only.  Students may not apply for funding due to circumstance which occurred during the summer.  Tuition, books, computers, gas and expected expenses are not considered emergencies.  Students may receive only one scholarship per academic year.  If you are a recipient of one of our other scholarships, you are not eligible for emergency aid.  If you have questions about whether your situation qualifies, e-mail Lisa Wyzlic.  Scholarship disbursement is based on availability of funds.  If awarded, turn around time is approximately 2 weeks.

Awards

Range from $100 - $400.  Contact the office to determine if funding is available and if you qualify prior to sending in your application.

Deadlines

Open during both Fall and Spring semesters.

Required Documentation