IHS Scholarship Application Handbook - Indian Health Service

More than 15,000 Indian health care professionals deliver
comprehensive care in culturally diverse American Indian and Alaska
Native communities nationwide. However, IHS continues to need
dedicated health professionals to work in Indian health facilities —
people like you who seek a different path and want the fulfillment
of working in a community where you are really needed. The IHS
Scholarship Program offers a scholarship that supports your education
and provides the foundation for a long and successful career — one in
which you can use to give back to your community.
The first step is to apply. This handbook provides you with the
information you need to submit a complete and eligible application.
It’s important to note that the IHS Scholarship Program application
process is highly competitive — on average, the program receives
about 1,200 eligible applications per year, from which IHS awards
approximately 100 scholarships.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the information in your application
packet is complete. The IHS Scholarship Program recommends that you
submit your application as early as possible to allow our staff to confirm
that it is eligible for review. A staff member will contact you (if time
permits) to correct any errors, allowing you to resubmit your application
prior to the deadline. IHS places only complete and eligible applications
into competition for a scholarship award.
And remember, there’s no guarantee that you will receive an award,
so we encourage you to seek financial aid and assistance from other
sources as well.
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