Association on American Indian Affairs

Undergraduate Scholarships

Displaced Homemaker Scholarships

The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Displaced Homemaker Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to those men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. Please make sure to include your family responsibilities/situation in your essay. Some examples of displaced homemakers are listed below. If you have questions about whether you qualify as a displaced homemaker contact Lisa Wyzlic at lw.aaia@verizon.net or 240-314-7155.

Funds in the amount of $750 per semester are disbursed directly to the college pending satisfactory progress. Funds may be used to assist with childcare, transportation and basic living expenses in addition to educational costs. Spring disbursement requires a copy of the fall semester's satisfactory grades and a full time spring semester class schedule.

This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis.

Some examples of a "displaced homemaker" are listed below:



Generally the term "displaced homemaker" refers to a woman or man who are a bit older - approximately 35+ who:

1) has never attended college due to family responsibilities and are now entering college for the first time - their children may be entering elementary school or may be grown and out of the house

2) had attended college when they were younger but put school on hold to care for their children and never received their degree and are now returning to finish school

All required documents must be included. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 


December 2011 Graduates


AAIA congratulates Kara Four Bear, Cheyenne River Sioux (top), and Lucas Tyree, Monacan (bottom) on their recent graduation!

Kara, a recipient of the AAIA Emilie Hesemeyer Scholarship, attended United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND and graduated with her degree in Education.

Lucas was a recipient of the AAIA Allogan Slage Scholarship and attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Lucas took 21 credits his last semester and received an A- and 6 A's! He received his degree in Agro-ecology and Environmental Quality.

We wish them the best in their future endeavors!