Displaced Homemaker Scholarship

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The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Displaced Homemaker Scholarships in the amount of $1000 each, to those men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. Funds may be used to assist with child care, transportation and basic living expenses, etc. in addition to educational costs. Disbursement is made during the first semester. Applicants must be full time students. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Deadline for application is July 20.

Requirements

  • Application
  • Financial Needs Analysis Form with Signature of Financial Aid Officer*
  • Current Financial Aid Award Letter
  • Certificate of Indian Blood of at least 1/4
  • Essay of Student's Educational Goals/Family Responsibilities
  • Monthly Budget
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Most Recent Transcript
  • Class Schedule

* Documentation from FAO may be faxed but must be received within 7 days of postmark. Other documentation will NOT be accepted via fax.

**Students may be required to provide additional documentation upon request.

To apply: Click here to download our scholarship form. Print it, fill it out and mail it to:

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
Association on American Indian Affairs
P.O. Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262


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Note: Please consider sending your applications certified mail to ensure receipt in our office before and by the due dates listed.

For more information, call the AAIA at (605) 698-3998 or e-mail aaia_scholarships@sbtc.net.

ALL DOCUMENTATION EXCEPT SIGNED APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL NEEDS ANALYSIS MUST BE RECEIVED AT ONE TIME. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Questions regarding this scholarship may be directed to lw.aaia@verizon.net or Lisa at 240-314-7155 PRIOR to sending your application. Please DO NOT CALL regarding the status of your application.You will be notified when a decision has been made.

Please include your name, phone number and e-mail address in all correspondence.

Attn: Lisa Wyzlic, Scholarship Coordinator
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-314-7155, Fax: 240-314-7159

 

 
 

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