American Indian Society Of Washington, D.C.

Scholarship Application

for the Academic School Year

(Please complete and return to the address at the bottom of page 2 by the third Monday in July of each year.)

Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _____________ Zip: ____________
Telephone Number(s): Home: ________________ Cell: ________________ Work: _________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
Tribal Affiliation: __________________________________________________ Are you an Enrolled Member? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Member of AIS?	[ ] Yes		[ ] No		Type of membership:		[ ] Family		[ ] Single
How Long have you or your family been a member of AIS? _____________
Would you be willing and able to volunteer at the Nanticoke Powwow with the AIS FOOD BOOTH? ___________________________
What year did you graduate from High School? ________________________________ Name and Address of college/university/trade school or post secondary institution you will be attending:
Level of Study:		[ ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate
Year in College:		[ ] Freshman		[ ] Sophomore		[ ] Junior		[ ] Senior
Full/Part Time:		[ ] Full Time		[ ] Part Time

Major: ________________________
Grade Point Average (GPA): ________		Cumulative GPA: ______________
Please attach a copy of your Letter of Acceptance from the college/university/school of higher education for the upcoming school year AND a copy of your last semester/quarter grades, if applicable. Also attach a one- to two-page resume, listing your education and work experience (including any volunteer work), club memberships, hobbies, etc. Be sure to list any special achievements or awards earned.  In your cover letter or as part of your resume, please tell us in an essay of 500 words or less 1. What are your education/career goals and purpose? 2. Have you ever received an AIS Scholarship? If so, how did this scholarship impact your educational experience? 3. If this is your first application to the AIS Scholarship tell us how you plan to use the scholarship if awarded?
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Applicant Signature	Date
AIS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION PURPOSE: To award education scholarships to Indian students. TYPE OF AWARD: The American Indian Society of Washington, DC will award scholarship grants to Indian Students who submit applications and who have been recommended by the Scholarship Committee and approved by vote of the general membership in the August AIS monthly meeting. One-half (½) of the amount awarded will be issued at the beginning of the school term and the balance issued at the middle of the school term. HOWEVER, BEFORE THE SECOND CHECK IS ISSUED, AIS MUST RECEIVE A COPY OF THE STUDENT'S RE-ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT GRADES. TYPE OF SCHOOL: College, University, trade school, or any other post secondary institution. CRITERIA: AIS Scholarships are intended for students enrolled in an American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe/community, and currently enrolled and in good standing in a post secondary education program/institution. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Preference will be given to Washington, DC area applicants who have been a member of AIS (individual or family) for at least one year prior to applying for the scholarship. DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATION: Complete applications must be received, not postmarked by the Scholarship Committee or given to any AIS Officer by the third Monday in July. Mail completed applications, copy of grades, and resume to: American Indian Society Scholarship Committee Attention: Keevin Lewis PO Box 6431 Falls Church, VA 22040-6431 (Note: Complete Applications must be RECEIVED by the Third Monday of July for consideration.) APPLICATION CHECKLIST: [ ] Completed, Signed Application [ ] Copy of Letter of Acceptance for Fall Term [ ] Copy of last Semester Grades (if applicable) [ ] 1 – 2 Page Resume [ ] Essay of 500 words or less.