| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS |
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· Award Procedure |
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Payments for stipends and books are made directly to the individual applicant. Tuition payments and fees are made to the college or university, upon receipt of an invoice. |
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· Preapplication Coordination |
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Preapplication is not required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
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· Application Procedure |
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Application forms and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program acting through the IHS Area Program Offices. Application forms and required documentation (official transcripts, letter of acceptance by college, curriculum verification, Indian eligibility, tuition verification, faculty evaluations) should be submitted to IHS Headquarters for review and approval/disapproval. |
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· Deadlines |
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Contact IHS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available to interested individuals in February with a submission deadline of April 1. |
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· Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
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Applicants are notified by July 31. |
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· Appeals |
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None. |
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· Renewals |
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Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. |
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