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AAIA Displaced Homemaker Scholarship

The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Displaced Homemaker Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to those men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. This scholarship is for older students who have put off college to raise their children, students who are entering or are returning to college when their children enter school, men or women who have been divorced and had to leave college to care for their children and are now returning, student who had to leave school to care for elderly parents and are now returning... If you have questions about whether you qualify as a displaced homemaker contact Lisa Wyzlic at lw.aaia@verizon.net or 240-314-7155.

Funds may be used to assist with childcare, transportation and basic living expenses in addition to educational costs. Disbursement in the amount of $750 is made directly to the college fall and spring semesters pending satisfacotry progress. Spring disbursement requires a copy of the fall semester's grades and a spring semester class schedule. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. See our website for full details.

Additional information is required for this scholarship.

- Essay of family responsibilities
- Monthly budget

All items listed on the application check sheet must be included.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.