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The text describes four government assistance programs that are available to Indian nursing students. These programs provide financial assistance for education and training costs, and also offer job placement services.
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Robert J. Havighurst is the Director of the National Study of American Indian Education. He is a professor at the University of Chicago and has authored or co-authored several books, including American Indian and White Children and Society and Education in Brazil. His most recent project is a study of 700 public high schools in the 44 largest cities in the United States.
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Corrine Jackson, field coordinator for the Native American Talent Search Project, writes to John N. Happy Camp, member of Congress, to request funding for boarding schools for Indian children. She notes that many Indian children come from poverty-stricken backgrounds and cannot afford an education, which limits their opportunities in life. Jackson asks Happy Camp to support funding for boarding schools as a way to help these children get a good education and become productive citizens.
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In his letter, Fred Huitt expresses his concern for the lack of educational opportunities available to his children, and asks for help in securing funding for their education. He explains that he feels boarding school would provide the best education for his children, but he is unable to afford the tuition. Senator Happy Camp assures Huitt that he will keep his needs in mind when voting on legislation pertaining to education.
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The National Study of American Indian Education was commissioned by the Office of Education in order to assess the educational needs of American Indian children and youth. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Chicago, headed by Robert J. Havighurst. The study found that American Indian children face a number of unique challenges in getting an education. These include a lack of resources on reservations, cultural barriers, and a lack of qualified teachers. The study recommends a number of changes to address these issues, including more funding for reservation schools, more culturally-sensitive curriculum, and more teacher training.
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The National Study of American Indian Education has concluded that decisions about Indian education should be increasingly made by Indians themselves. This includes more Indians being elected to local school boards, more activity by tribal education committees, and more experimental contacts between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian organizations. The study also recommends that funds be provided by governments for special educational programs in cities with 100 or more Indian children, that curriculum be compatible with Indian needs, and that in-service training be provided for teachers who have Indian pupils.
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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.
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