American Indian Medical Scholarship

Name: American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS)

Award Amount: $1,500 per semester

Information And Eligibility:
The American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS) is a long-standing national scholarship program created to support students of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian descent who are pursuing careers in healthcare, nursing, or health education. Officially adopted as a national project in the 1930s, AIMS was established to strengthen healthcare access and outcomes in Native communities by investing directly in future healthcare professionals.

This scholarship is specifically intended for students who plan to work on reservations, in tribal health facilities, or in hospitals and organizations that primarily serve Native populations. By supporting students who are committed to returning to these communities, AIMS plays a critical role in addressing healthcare disparities and improving culturally competent care within Indigenous populations.

• Supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students
• Designed for students pursuing nursing, healthcare, or health education careers
• Emphasizes service to reservations and Native-serving healthcare facilities
• Promotes long-term improvements in Native community health outcomes

Scholarship recipients receive $1,500 per semester, provided they remain in good academic standing. Funds are restricted to tuition and approved academic expenses, helping students manage the cost of education while focusing on their studies and clinical training. The scholarship may be renewed each semester as long as eligibility requirements continue to be met.

AIMS is open to students at various stages of their educational journey, including high school seniors, undergraduate students, and post-graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution and pursuing a professional healthcare or health education program, such as nursing, medicine, or related health fields.

• Renewable each semester based on academic standing
• Funds restricted to tuition and approved educational expenses
• Available to undergraduate and post-graduate students
• Supports professional healthcare and health education programs

Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to serving Native communities through their chosen career path, as well as a documented need for financial assistance. In addition, applicants must show evidence of tribal enrollment or direct tribal ancestry if not formally enrolled. A recommendation from a counselor, teacher, or other school official is required to support the application.

• Tribal enrollment or proof of direct tribal ancestry required
• Demonstrated financial need
• Commitment to serving Native populations through healthcare
• Recommendation from an educational or professional official

By investing in students who are deeply connected to Native communities and committed to healthcare service, the American Indian Medical Scholarship helps build a more representative and culturally informed healthcare workforce. The program continues its decades-long mission of empowering Native students while strengthening healthcare systems that serve Indigenous populations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent
• Enrolled in an accredited institution
• Pursuing a professional healthcare or health education program
• In good academic standing
• Demonstrated financial need

Deadline: Varies

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