The Association on American Indian Affairs has come up with Florence Young Memorial Scholarship for students who are pursuing their Master’s Degree in art, public health or law. 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.

You will need to submit a copy of fall semester grades and spring semester class schedule to get the remaining amount.
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 master’s degree in art, law & public health 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 atleast 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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