competitive basis. Approved funding includes payments for stipends and books that are made directly to the individual recipient. Tuition and fee payments are made to the recipient s college or university. Deadlines: Contact INS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available in February with a submission deadline of April 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants are notified by July 31. Appeals: None. Renewals: Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; (b) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Patricia Lee-McCoy, INS Scholarship Program, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-6197. Grants Management Contact: M. Kay Carpentier, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch; Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Building, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-0243. HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR INDIANS Current Year: Grants: $2,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,000,000
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