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Arrow Bullet Item. Start of list item 2 2012 – 2013 Application Cycle

The IHS Scholarship Program has delayed the opening of the application cycle until further notice.

All applicants are encouraged to begin completing their required supporting documentation in preparation to submit their application packet when the cycle opens. Go to the Forms and Handbooks page to access the required forms.

Arrow Bullet Item. Start of list item 3 Important Information

Deadline Reminders
All recipients must submit their Fall 2012 official transcripts within 30 days of the completion of the current academic term. Please contact your Program Analyst with questions.

Recipients pursuing post-graduate clinical training opportunities following graduation must submit their Request for Approval of Deferment [PDF - 94KB] form by Dec. 31, 2012 and their Notification of Deferment Program [PDF - 90KB] form by May 31, 2013.

Extern Program
Gain hands-on clinical experience at an Indian health facility through the IHS Extern Program. Applications are due to the Area Scholarship Coordinator serving the IHS Area where you would like to work no later than February 1, 2013.

Scholarship Recipients
The IHS Scholarship Program staff recommends that scholarship recipients review the Recipient Orientation Presentations to familiarize themselves with the program and their responsibilities as a scholarship recipient.

Federal Register Notice
Reference the Federal Register Notice Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov for information on the IHS Scholarship Program.

Funded Degree Programs
Reference the IHS Scholarship Comparison Chart [PDF - 480KB] for the list of current health profession degree programs the IHS Scholarship Program funds.

Area Scholarship Coordinators
Area Scholarship Coordinators (ASCs) are available to answer questions regarding academics and your service commitment. Contact your ASC to schedule an appointment.

How Do You Envision Your Future?

Indian health programs need dedicated health professionals — people like you who envision a career with a purpose and mission and who are willing to commit to working in American Indian and Alaska Native communities where they can truly make a difference.

The mission of IHS is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Because of the IHS Scholarship Program, many qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals are given the opportunity to pursue their careers as well as help their own communities.

New! Visit the IHS.gov Listserv website for information on how to help improve and increase Tribal participation in 2012: