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In Folder: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Education, 1970-1972
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.
1970-1972