The scholarship is specifically designed to assist students who, following graduation, plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities.
Scholarship Details
- Award Amount: $1,500 per semester
- Focus: Healthcare needs of the American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native community
- Renewal: Granted each semester, contingent on academic good standing
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled in a tribe or village. If not enrolled, students may be considered if they can prove direct tribal ancestry.
- Focused on a career goal directly related to the healthcare needs of American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native communities.
- In need of financial assistance.
- A high school graduate, in the last semester of high school, or have equivalent education. Post-graduate students are also eligible.
- Enrolled in an accredited school.
Application Process
- Submit a comprehensive application highlighting your tribal affiliation, financial need, and academic standing.
- Include an essay outlining your career goals and how they align with addressing healthcare needs in your community.
- Maintain good scholastic standing to qualify for the $1,500 scholarship each semester.
- The scholarship funds are restricted to tuition and specific academic expenses.
The scholarship recipient will be granted $1,500 each semester, so long as they remain in good academic standing. Scholarship award use is restricted to tuition and other specific academic expenses.