Scholarship Description
Since 1928 The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America has provided a small number of scholarship awards to assist students of American Indian heritage who are pursuing degrees in nursing or in the field of health care and health education.
Eligible students receive $1,500 per semester and the money is to be used strictly for tuition, books or fees applicable to the student’s approved program. The grant is sent to the school and credited to the student’s account. Once a student is accepted, he or she may re-apply for continued funds each semester as long as the student remains in academic
good standing.
To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate must be:
1/4 American Indian, enrolled in a tribe. If not enrolled, the student will be considered if he or she can prove direct tribal ancestry.
A high school graduate or have equivalent education
Enrolled in an accredited school
Enrolled in the nursing program, having achieved good scholastic standing in pre-nursing; or, enrolled in a health care or health education program
Expected to graduate two years after enrollment if in an Associate Degree program
Expected to graduate in four years if pursuing a B.S.
Post graduate students are also eligible
Maintaining the scholastic average required by the school
Recommended by their counselor, teacher or other school official
In need of financial assistance
Not receiving an Indian Health Service Scholarship
Should have a career goal directly related to the needs of the Indian people
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 1,500
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://nscda.org/
Sponsoring Organization
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-3041
Contact Person:
Phone: (202) 337-2288
Fax: (202) 337-0348
Web: http://nscda.org/
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