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Native American Youth Initiative

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) will soon be accepting applications for the 15th National Native American Youth Initiative. American Indian/Alaska Native high school students, ages 16 - 18, with an interest in the health field and/or biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Association of American Indian Physicians, AAIP

Selected high school students will receive a scholarship that will cover airfare, lodging, and most meals during the National Native American Youth Initiative program. National Native American Youth Initiative'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.

WHAT:
15th National Native American Youth Initiative

WHEN:
June 22 - 30

WHERE:
George Washington University
Washington DC

Scholarship and application information will be coming soon. Stay tuned to the Association of American Indian Physicians Twitter feed and the Association of American Indian Physicians website for more information.

Also, please feel free to contact Gary Lankford at 405.946.7072 or email glankford@aaip.org with any questions.

posted January 18, 2013 6:50 am est