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

This scholarship offers amounts of $100-$400 for acute, temporary emergencies (medical emergency, car emergency, day care, death in family, etc).  This scholarship is available during both fall and spring semesters only.  Students may not apply for funding due to circumstances which occured during the summer.  Tuition, books, computers 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.  Contact Lisa Wyzlic to find out if your situation qualifies as an emergency.  If awarded, turnaround 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