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Purpose of this program:

To provide scholarships to American Indians and Alaska Natives at health professions schools in order to obtain health professionals to serve Indians. Upon completion, scholarship recipients are obligated to serve in the Indian Health Service or an Indian health organization for each year of support with a minimum of 2 years.

Possible uses and use restrictions…

Scholarships support students who pursue full-time or part-time courses of study in health professions needed by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Disciplines have included allopathic and osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing (baccalaureate and graduate), public health nutrition (graduate), medical social work (graduate), speech pathology/audiology (graduate), optometry, pharmacology and health care
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Purpose of this program:

To encourage eligible entities to provide or maintain a guarantee to eligible low-income students who obtain a secondary diploma (or its recognized equivalent), of the financial assistance necessary to permit the students to attend an institution of higher education; and supports eligible entities in providing additional counseling, mentoring, academic support, outreach, and supportive services to elementary and middle schools, and secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and information to students and their parents about the advantages of obtaining a postsecondary education and the college financing options for the students and their parents.

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International Scholarships at Newcastle University announce International Family Discounts (IFD) for close relatives (husband, wife, brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) of students/graduates, UK 2012

Eligibility: Students may only apply for a discount if they are registered as a student at the University or after they have been offered a place to study on their chosen degree programme and have been assessed as international for fees purposes. Where two family members are intending to start their studies in 2012 or are currently studying at the University, one will be able to apply for an IFD. The value of these awards is 10% of the tuition fees for each year of the degree programme. Read more…

Purpose of this program:

To provide scholarships to support postsecondary education to outstanding high school seniors who show promise of continued academic achievement in an effort to recognize and promote student excellence and achievement.

Possible uses and use restrictions…

Scholarships of $1,500 are awarded to support a maximum of 4 years of study at any eligible institution of higher education.

Who is eligible to apply…
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Purpose of this program:
To honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall through the operation of internship, scholarship, and fellowship programs, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. Assistance is intended for the use of scholars only.
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(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Awarded to persons to attend any accredited college or university, with preference given to applicants pursuing a nursing education, either at the undergraduate or graduate level, or, specifically, in the broad field of gerontology. Read more…

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for West Virginia residents who are full time-students with minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must have parent who is employed or has been previously employed by the coal industry in southern West Virginia. Include employer’s name and address. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Read more…

Gustavus B. Capito Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships awarded to students who show financial need and are seeking education in nursing at any accredited college or university with a nursing program in West Virginia. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. Read more…

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Summer scholarships of $3000 available for graduate and undergraduate students, preferably of Polish descent, residing in Connecticut, who are studying Polish language, history or culture during the academic year at a college or university in the United States or Read more…

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic achievement and planned advancement toward a higher degree; a documented need for financial assistance; a history of achievement despite having been a victim of injury or overcoming a disability, handicap, or similar challenge; a record of Read more…