Scholarship Program Funding for American Indian Youth: A Congressional Inquiry', 1970-01 - 1970-12-31

File — Box: 197, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_003

Staff Only

The text contains correspondence from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding scholarship programs for American Indians. The Bureau provides information on their Scholarship Program, including funding levels and benefits available. They also address concerns about the adequacy of funding and benefits compared to vocational training programs. The Bureau suggests equalizing benefits between academic and vocational programs and proposes potential funding levels needed to serve more students. They also mention a Special Scholarship Program in Law at the University of New Mexico. The Bureau requests authorization for reprogramming funds between programs to ensure equal availability of funds for college students and vocational trainees.

Dates

1970-01 - 1970-12-31

Creator

Harris, Fred R., 1930- (Person)

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