Federal Government Assistance and Programs for American Indians in Health and Education, 1970-01-01 - 1972-12-31
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0001
Federal Government Assistance and Programs for American Indians in Health and Education
The U.S. federal government provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in various health-related fields through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Scholarships are available on a need-basis, and cover costs ranging from $500 to $1,000 per year. In addition, the Health Professions Scholarship Program provides up to $2,500 per year for students enrolled in courses leading to degrees in fields such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and optometry.
Dates
- 1970-01-01 - 1972-12-31
Extent
5 pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973)
General
Health; Taxation; Science; Technology; Communications; Immigration; Native Americans
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository