The Association on American Indian Affairs has come up with Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship for students pursuing Majors in any education field. The scholarship amount is $ 1,500. The amount will be disbursed in fall and spring. The $ 750 will be disbursed directly to the college for fall semester. But for spring the pending disbursement will depend on your fall semester progress. The scholarship is renewable for four years.

Eligibility:

  • Must be Native American/ Alaska Native from the Continental US or Alaska
  • Applicant must be enrolled in an any federally recognized or non-recognized tribe
  • Must be of ¼ Indian Blood
  • Currently pursuing Major’s in any education field from an accredited college or university

The application is available on the website: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/sequoyah.htm. The application packet must include:

  • Certificate of Indian Blood showing at least ¼ Indian Blood
  • Proof of Tribal enrollment
  • One to three page essay mentioning your educational and post graduate goals as well as life experiences
  • Two letters of recommendation (employers, professors, ministers,teachers, coaches etc)
  • Copies of official transcript

The application packet for 2010-2011 school year must be mailed on the following address:

Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850

For more details and queries you can either call on 240-314-7155 or e-mail to Iw.aaia@verizon.net



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