Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship

The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarships to full time American Indian and Alaskan Native students in the amount of $1,500 with a preference given, but not limited to, students pursuing a Major in Education. This scholarship is renewable up to four years toward any single degree. Disbursement is made in the amount of $750 per semester, with subsequent disbursements requiring a copy of the first semesters' grades and second semester class schedule. Applicants must be full time students. 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
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Most Recent Transcript
• Class Schedule
• Progress of scholarship recipients will be monitored throughout the academic year and may require additional information
  

* 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:

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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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