AAIA David Risling Emergency Aid Scholarship

The Association on American Indian Affairs offers David Risling Emergency Aid Scholarships in amounts ranging from $100-400 for acute, temporary emergencies (eviction, dismissal from daycare, utility disconnection, etc). This scholarship is available during both fall and spring semesters for expenses accured during the fall and spring semesters only. Students may not apply for funding due to circumstances which occurred during the summer. Tuition, books and computers are not considered emergencies. Students may receive only one scholarship per academic year. See our website at www.indian-affairs.org for full details.

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 as an emergency, contact Lisa Wyzlic using the contact info above. Scholarship disbursement is based on availability of funds.

Additional information is required for this scholarship:

- Statement of need
- Proof of need such as receipts/estimates

All items listed on the application check sheet must be included

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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