National Native American Youth Initiative Scholarship

High School Students

National Native American Youth Initiative

George Washington University - Washington, D.C.

The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications from American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students ages 16-18 who have an interest in the health field and/or biomedical research for the 13th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI). The George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C. will be the site for NNAYI from June 19-27, 2010.

Selected high school students will receive a scholarship that covers airfare, lodging and most meals during the NNAYI program.  

Student Application Deadline Date :           April 16, 2010

Student Notification of Selection Results:   May 10, 2010

NNAYI's curriculum is strategically designed to prepare high school students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research. Feel free to share this information with other interested parties.  For more information and to access the on-line applications, visit the AAIP student website, click here.

Role Models/Chaperones

National Native American Youth Initiative

George Washington University - Washington, D.C.

Association of American Indian Physicians is recruiting adults, ages 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones to AI/AN high school students during the NNAYI program.  Selected individuals will arrive in Washington D.C, on Friday, June 18, 2010 for a training and to prepare for high school students arrival.  AAIP will cover your airfare, lodging, meals, and a stipend will be provided upon completion of the program.   For more information and to access the on-line applications, visit the AAIP student website by clicking here.

Counselor Application Deadline:       March 5, 2010

Counselor Selection Notification:      March 31, 2010

Lucinda Myers, MSW

Health Careers Students Programs Director

Association of American Indian Physicians

1225 Sovereign Row, Ste. 103

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Office#: (405) 946-7072