Student Scholarship

Student Application Packet - Application Deadline: April 18, 2008

ELIGIBILITY
American Indian/Alaska Native high school students age 16 – 18 that are planning to enter a health profession are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (A = 4.0). Students are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated interest in the fields of health sciences or biomedical research, leadership skills, and personal attributes. Scholarship pays for lodging, most meals, and travel expenses

NOTICE: The Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative is NOT a summer camp - it is an intensive academic enrichment program that consists of a rigorous schedule of all-day sessions as well as continuous walking and/or walking long distances. You must be prepared to work hard and use your own initiative to take advantage of this learning opportunity.

Applications will be available in late November of 2007
Deadline in early April

APPLICATION PROCESS
____ Primary Data Sheet (located in application packet)

____ One-Page Personal Statement (double spaced) – Describe your family          background, future educational and career plans, experience in health          care and/or research, and personal attributes. Include how NNAYI will          help accomplish your goals and other relevant information

____ Most Recent Academic Transcript – Official transcript recommended

____ Recommendation Checklist Form (located in application packet)

____ Letter of Recommendation - must be completed by a high school
         counselor/instructor and submitted in a sealed envelope attached to          your application.

____ Photograph (for identification and publication purposes)