[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10785-10789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-864]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Health Professions Preparatory, Health Professions Pregraduate 
and Indian Health Professions Scholarship Programs

    Announcement Type: Initial.
    Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2006-IHS-SP-0001.
    CFDA Numbers: 93.971, 93.123, and 93.972.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline: March 28, 2008, for Continuing students.
    Application Deadline: April 28, 2008, for New students.
    Application Review: May 19-23, 2008.
    Application Notification: First week of June, 2008.
    Award Start Date: August 1, 2008.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is committed to encouraging 
American Indians and Alaska Natives to enter the health professions and 
to assuring the availability of Indian health professionals to serve 
Indians. The IHS is committed to the recruitment of students for the 
following programs:
    <bullet> The Indian Health Professions Preparatory Scholarships 
authorized by section 103 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 
(IHCIA), as amended.
    <bullet> The Indian Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarships 
authorized by section 103 of the IHCIA, as amended.
    <bullet> The Indian Health Professions Scholarships authorized by 
section 104 of the IHCIA, as amended. Full-time and part-time 
scholarships will be funded for each of the three scholarship programs.

II. Award Information

    Awards under this initiative will be administered using the grant 
mechanism of the IHS.
    Estimated Funds Available: An estimated $13.6 million will be 
available for FY 2008 awards.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately 194 awards will be made 
under the Health Professions Preparatory and Pregraduate Scholarship 
Programs for Indians. The awards are for 10 months in duration and the 
average award to a full-time student is approximately $24,366. An 
estimated 338 awards will be made under the Indian Health Professions 
Scholarship Program. The awards are for 12 months in duration and the 
average award to a full-time student is approximately $38,236. In FY 
2008, an estimated $10.5 million is available for continuation awards, 
and an estimated $3.1 million is available for new awards.
    Project Period--The project period for the Health Professions 
Preparatory Scholarship support is limited to 2 years for full-time 
students and the part-time equivalent of 2 years, not to exceed 4 years 
for part-time students. The project period for the Health Professions 
Pregraduate Scholarship Support is limited to 4 years for full-time 
students and the part-time equivalent of 4 years, not to exceed 8 years 
for part-time students. The Indian Health Professions Scholarship 
support is limited to 4 years for full-time students and the part-time 
equivalent of 4 years, not to exceed 8 years for part-time students.

III. Eligibility Information

    This announcement is a limited competition for awards made to 
American Indians (Federally recognized Tribal members, first and second 
degree descendants of Tribal members, and state recognized Tribal 
members), or Alaska Natives only.

1. Eligible Applicants

    The Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship awards are made to 
American Indians (Federally recognized Tribal members, first and second 
degree descendants of Tribal members, and State recognized Tribal 
members), or Alaska Natives who:
    <bullet> Have successfully completed high school education or high 
school equivalency; and
    <bullet> Have been accepted for enrollment in a compensatory, pre-
professional general education course or curriculum.
    The Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship awards are made to 
American Indians (Federally recognized Tribal members, first and second 
degree descendants of Tribal members, and state recognized Tribal 
members), or Alaska Natives who:
    <bullet> Have successfully completed high school education or high 
school equivalency; and
    <bullet> Have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled in an 
accredited pregraduate program leading to a baccalaureate degree in 
pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-podiatry.
    The Indian Health Professions Scholarship may be awarded only to an 
individual who is a member of a Federally recognized Indian Tribe or 
Alaska Native as provided by section 4(c), and 4(d) of the IHCIA. 
Membership in a Tribe recognized only by a state does not meet this 
statutory requirement. To receive an Indian Health Professions 
Scholarship an otherwise eligible individual must be enrolled in an 
appropriately accredited school and pursuing a course of study in a 
health profession as defined by section 4(n) of the IHCIA.

2. Cost SharinglMatching

    The Scholarship Program does not require matching funds or cost 
sharing to participate in the competitive grant process.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address To Request Application Package

    Applicants are responsible for contacting and requesting an 
application packet from their IHS Area Scholarship coordinator. They 
are listed on the IHS Web site at http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/SCoordinator _Directory.asp. This information is

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listed below. Please review the following list to identify the 
appropriate IHS Area Scholarship Coordinator for your state. 
Application packets may be obtained by calling or writing to the 
following individuals listed below:

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  IHS area office and states/locality
                 served                  Scholarship coordinator/address
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Aberdeen Area IHS:
    Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South  Ms. Kim Annis, IHS Area
     Dakota.                              Coordinator, Aberdeen Area
                                          IHS, 115 4th Avenue, SE,
                                          Aberdeen, SD 57401, Tele:
                                          (605) 226-7466.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium:
    Alaska.............................  Ms. Rea Bevilla, Alternate: Ms.
                                          Krista Hepworth, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, 4000 Ambassador
                                          Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508,
                                          Tele: (907) 729-1332.
Albuquerque Area IHS:
    Colorado, New Mexico...............  Ms. Cora Boone, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, Albuquerque Area
                                          IHS, 5300 Homestead Road, NE,
                                          Albuquerque, NM 87110, Tele:
                                          (505) 248-4418.
Bemidji Area IHS:
    Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,         Mr. Tony Buckanaga, IHS Area
     Minnesota, Wisconsin.                Coordinator, Bemidji Area IHS,
                                          522 Minnesota Avenue, NW.,
                                          Room 209, Bemidji, MN 56601,
                                          Tele: (218) 444-0486.
Billings Area IHS:
    Montana, Wyoming...................  Mr. Delon Rock Above,
                                          Alternate: Ms. Bernice Hugs,
                                          IHS Area Coordinator, Billings
                                          Area IHS, Area Personnel
                                          Office, P.O. Box 36600, 2900
                                          4th Avenue, North., Suite 400,
                                          Billings, MT 59103, Tele:
                                          (406) 247-7100.
California Area IHS:
    California, Hawaii.................  Ms. Mona Celli, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, California Area
                                          IHS, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 7-
                                          100, Sacramento, CA 95814,
                                          Tele: (916) 930-3981.
Nashville Area IHS:
    Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut,      Ms. Gina Blackfox, IHS Area
     Delaware, Florida, Georgia,          Coordinator, Nashville Area
     Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,          IHS, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike,
     Maryland, Massachusetts,             Nashville, TN 37214, Tele:
     Mississippi, Missouri, New           (615) 467-1500.
     Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
     North Carolina, Ohio,
     Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
     Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont,
     Virginia, West Virginia, District
     of Columbia.
Navajo Area IHS:
    Arizona, New Mexico, Utah..........  Ms. Roselinda Allison, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, Navajo Area IHS,
                                          P.O. Box 9020, Window Rock, AZ
                                          86515, Tele: (928) 871-1358.
Oklahoma City Area IHS:
    Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri.........  Ms. Melissa Langley, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, Oklahoma City
                                          Area IHS, Five Corporate
                                          Plaza, 3625 NW., 56th Street,
                                          Oklahoma City, OK 73112, Tele:
                                          (405) 951-6040.
Phoenix Area IHS:
    Arizona, Nevada, Utah..............  Ms. Kimberly Honahnie, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, Phoenix Area IHS,
                                          Two Renaissance Square, 40
                                          North Central Avenue, Suite
                                          <greek-i>510, Phoenix, AZ
                                          85004, Tele: (602) 364-5253.
Portland Area IHS:
    Idaho, Oregon, Washington..........  Ms. Laurie Veitenheimer, IHS
                                          Area Coordinator, Portland
                                          Area IHS, 1220 SW Third
                                          Avenue, Room 476, Portland, OR
                                          97204-2892, Tele: (503) 326-
                                          6983.
Tucson Area IHS:
    Arizona, Texas.....................  Ms. Kimberly Honahnie, IHS Area
                                          Coordinator, Tucson Area IHS,
                                          2 Renaissance Square, 40 N.
                                          Central Ave., <greek-i>510,
                                          Phoenix, AZ 85004, Tele: (602)
                                          364-5253.
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2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    Each applicant will be responsible for submitting a completed 
application and 1 copy (Forms IHS-856-1, through 856-8) to the IHS 
Scholarship Program office, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, 
Maryland 20852. Electronic applications are being accepted for this 
cycle. Go to www.scholarship.ihs.gov for more information on how to 
apply electronically. The application will be considered complete if 
the following documents (original and 1 copy) are included:
    <bullet> Completed Signed Application Checklist.
    <bullet> Original Signed Complete Application Form IHS-856 (For 
Continuation Students--Data Sheet in place of IHS-856).
    <bullet> Current Letter of Acceptance from College/Proof of 
Application to Health Professions Program.
    <bullet> Official Transcripts for All Colleges.
    <bullet> Cumulative GPA: Applicant's Calculation.
    <bullet> Documents for Indian Eligibility.
    A. If you are a member of a Federally recognized Tribe or Alaska 
Native (recognized by the Secretary of the Interior), provide evidence 
of membership such as:
    (1) Certification of Tribal enrollment by the Secretary ofthe 
Interior, acting through the Bureau oflndian Affairs (BIA 
Certification: Form 4432--Category A or D, whichever is applicable); or
    (2) In the absence ofBIA certification, documentation that you meet 
requirements of Tribal membership as prescribed by the charter, 
articles of incorporation or other legal instrument of the Tribe and 
have been officially designated as a Tribal member as evidenced by an 
accompanying document signed by an authorized Tribal official; or
    (3) Other evidence of Tribal membership satisfactory to the 
Secretary of the Interior.

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    B. If you are a member of a Tribe terminated since 1940 or a State 
recognized Tribe, provide official documentation that you meet the 
requirements of Tribal membership as prescribed by the charter, 
articles of incorporation or other legal instrument of the Tribe and 
have been officially designated as a Tribal member as evidenced by an 
accompanying document signed by an authorized Tribal official; or other 
evidence, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, that you are a 
member of the Tribe. In addition, if the terminated or state recognized 
Tribe of which you are a member is not on a list of such Tribes 
published by the Secretary of the Interior in the Federal Register, you 
must submit an official signed document that the Tribe has been 
terminated since 1940 or is recognized by the state in which the Tribe 
is located in accordance with the law of that state.
    C. If you are not a Tribal member but are a natural child or 
grandchild of a Tribal member from a Federally recognized Tribe or 
Alaska Native, you must submit: (1) Evidence of that fact, e.g., your 
birth certificate and/or your parent's birth certificate showing the 
name of the Tribal member; and (2) evidence of your parent's or 
grandparent's Tribal membership in accordance with paragraphs A and B. 
The relationship to the Tribal member must be clearly documented. 
Failure to submit the required documentation will result in the 
application not being accepted for review.
    Note: If you meet the criteria of B or C you are eligible only for 
the Preparatory or Pregraduate Scholarships.
    <bullet> Two FacultylEmployer Evaluations with original signature.
    <bullet> Reasons for Requesting Scholarship.
    <bullet> Delinquent Debt Form.
    <bullet> 2007 W-4 Form with original signature.
    <bullet> Course Curriculum Verification with original signature.
    <bullet> Acknowledgment Card.
    <bullet> Curriculum for Major.
    Health Professions Applicants Only:
    <bullet> Health Related Experience (MPH only)--Optional Form.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Application Receipt Date: The application deadline for continuing 
applicants is Friday, March 28, 2008; for new applicants it is Monday, 
April 28, 2008. Applications (original and 1 copy) shall be considered 
as meeting the deadline if they are received at the IHS Headquarters, 
Scholarship Branch, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 
20852, on the deadline date or postmarked on or before the deadline 
date.
    Applicants should request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service 
postmark or obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or 
U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks will not be acceptable 
as proof of timely mailing and will not be considered for funding. Once 
the application is received, the applicant will receive an 
``Acknowledge of Receipt of Application'' (IHS-815) card that is 
included in the application packet.

4. Intergovernmental Review

    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.

5. Funding Restrictions

    No more than 5% of available funds will be used for part-time 
scholarships this fiscal year. Students are considered part-time if 
they are enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours of instruction and are not 
considered in full-time status by their college/university. 
Documentation must be received from part-time applicants that their 
school and course curriculum allows less than full-time status. Both 
part-time and full-time scholarship awards will be made in accordance 
with 42 CFR Parts 136.320, 136.330 and 136.370 incorporated in the 
application materials; and for Health Professions Scholarship Program 
for Indians.

6. Other Submission Requirements

    New Applicants are responsible for contacting and requesting an 
application packet from their IHS Area Scholarship Coordinator. 
Electronic applications are being accepted for this award cycle. Go to 
www.scholarship.ihs.gov for more information on how to apply 
electronically. The Division of Grants Operations will mail 
continuation students an application packet and if you do not receive 
this information please contact your IHS Area Scholarship Coordinator 
to request a continuation application.

V. Application Review Information

I. Criteria

    Applications will be reviewed and scored with the following 
criteria:
    <bullet> Needs of the IHS (Health Manpower needs in Indian 
Country).
    Applicants are considered for scholarship awards based on their 
desired career goals and how these goals relate to current Indian 
health manpower needs. Applications for each health career category are 
reviewed and ranked separately.
    <bullet> Academic Performance (40 points).
    Applicants are rated according to their academic performance as 
evidenced by transcripts and faculty evaluations. In cases where a 
particular applicant's school has a policy not to rank students 
academically, faculty members are asked to provide a personal judgement 
of the applicant's achievement. Health Professions applicants with a 
cumulative GPA below 2.0 are not eligible to receive an award.
    <bullet> Faculty/Employer Recommendations (30 points).
    Applicants are rated according to evaluations by faculty members, 
current and/or former employers and Tribal officials regarding the 
applicant's potential in the chosen health related professions.
    <bullet> Stated Reasons for Asking for the Scholarship and Stated 
Career Goals (30 points).
    Applicants must provide a brief written explanation of reasons for 
asking for the scholarship and of their career goals. The applicant's 
narrative will be judged on how well it is written and its content.
    <bullet> Applicants who are closest to graduation or completion are 
awarded first.
    For example, senior and junior applicants under the Health 
Professions Pregraduate Scholarship receive funding before freshmen and 
sophomores.
    <bullet> Priority Categories.
    The following is a list of health professions that will be funded 
in each scholarship program in FY 2008.
    <bullet> Health Professions Preparatory Scholarships.
    A. Pre-Clinical Psychology (Jr. & Sr. undergraduate years).
    B. Pre-Dietetics.
    C. Pre-Engineering.
    D. Pre-Medical Technology.
    E. Pre-Nursing.
    F. Pre-Occupational Therapy.
    G. Pre-Pharmacy (Jr. and Sr. undergraduate years).
    H. Pre-Physical Therapy (Jr. and Sr. undergraduate years).
    I. Pre-Sanitation.
    J. Pre-Social Work (Jr. and Sr. undergraduate years).
    <bullet> Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarships.
    A. Pre-Dentistry.
    B. Pre-Medicine.
    C. Pre-Podiatry
    <bullet> Indian Health Scholarships (Professions).
    A. Chemical Dependency Counseling: Baccalaureate and Masters Level.
    B. Clinical Psychology: Ph.D. Program.

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    C. Coding Specialist.
    D. Dental Hygiene: B.S.
    E. Dentistry: D.D.S. or D.M.D.
    F. Diagnostic Radiology Technology: Certificate, Associate, and 
B.S.
    G. Dietitian: B.S.
    H. Environmental Health & Engineering: B.S.
    I. Health Care Administration: Bachelors & Masters Level.
    J. Health Education: Bachelors & Masters Level.
    K. Health Records: R.H.I.T. and R.H.I.A.
    L. Injury Prevention Specialist: Certificate.
    M. Medical Technology: B.S.
    N. Medicine: Allopathic and Osteopathic.
    O. Nurse: Associate & Bachelor Degrees & advanced degrees in 
Psychiatry, Geriatric, Women's Health, Pediatric Nursing, Nurse 
Anesthetist, & Nurse Practitioner.

    *(Priority consideration will be given to Registered Nurses 
employed by the Indian Health Service; in a program assisted under a 
contract entered into under the Indian Self-Determination Act; or in 
a program assisted under Title V of the IHCIA)

    P. Occupational Therapy: B.S.
    Q. Optometry: O.D.
    R. Pharmacy: Pharm D.
    S. Physician Assistant: PAC.
    T. Physical Therapy Assistant: Associate degree.
    U. Physical Therapy: M.S. and D.P.T.
    V. Podiatry: D.P.M.
    W. Public Health: M.P.H. only (Applicants must be enrolled or 
accepted in a school of public health with concentration in 
Epidemiology).
    X. Public Health Nutrition: Masters Level only.
    Y. Respiratory Therapy: Associate.
    Z. Social Work: Masters Level only (Direct Practice and Clinical 
concentrations).
    AA. Ultrasonography (Prerequisite: Diagnostic Radiology 
Technology).

2. Review and Selection Process

    The applications will be reviewed and scored by the IHS Scholarship 
Programs' Application Review Committee appointed by the IHS. Each 
reviewer will not be allowed to review an application from his/her area 
or his/her own Tribe. Each application will be reviewed by three 
reviewers. The average score of the three reviews provide the final 
Ranking Score for each applicant. To determine the ranking of each 
applicant, these scores are sorted from the highest to the lowest 
within each scholarship, health discipline, date of graduation, and 
score. If several students have the same date of graduation and score 
within the same discipline, the computer ranking list will be randomly 
sorted and will not be sorted by alphabetical name. Selections for 
recommendation given to the Director, IHS, are then made from the top 
of each ranking list, to the extent that funds allocated by the IHS to 
the three Scholarship Programs are available for obligation.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    It is anticipated that applicants will be notified in writing 
during the month of June, 2008. An Award Letter will be issued to 
successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in 
writing, which will include a brief explanation of the reasons the 
application was not successful and provide the name of the IHS official 
to contact if more information is desired.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    Regulations at 42 CFR 136.304 provide that the IHS shall, from time 
to time, publish a list of health professions eligible for 
consideration for the award of Indian Health Professions Preparatory 
and Pregraduate Scholarships and Indian Health Professions 
Scholarships. Section 104(b)(1) of the IHCIA, as amended by the Indian 
Health Care Amendment of 1988, Public Law 100-713, authorizes the IHS 
to determine specific health professions for which Indian Health 
Scholarships will be awarded.
    Awards for the Indian Health Scholarships (Professions) will be 
made in accordance with 42 CFR 136.330.
    Recipients shall incur a service obligation prescribed under 
section 338A ofthe Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 2541) which 
shall be met by service:
    (1) In the Indian Health Service;
    (2) In a program conducted under a contract or compact entered into 
under the Indian Self-Determination Act and Education Assistance Act 
(Pub. L. 93-638) and its amendments;
    (3) In a program assisted under Title V of the Indian Health Care 
Improvement Act (Pub. L. 94-437) and its amendments; or
    (4) In a private practice option of his or her profession, if the 
practice: (a) Is situated in a health professional shortage area, 
designated in regulations promulgated by the Secretary; and (b) 
addresses the health care needs of a substantial number (51%) of 
Indians as determined by the Secretary in accordance with guidelines of 
the Service.
    Pursuant to the Indian Health Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-573), 
a recipient of an Indian Health Professions Scholarship may, at the 
election of the recipient, meet his/her active duty service obligation 
prescribed under section 338A of the Public Health Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 2541) by a program specified in options (1)-(4) above that:
    (i) Is located on the reservation of the Tribe in which the 
recipient is enrolled; or
    (ii) Serves the Tribe in which the recipient is enrolled.
    In summary, all recipients of the Indian Health Professions 
Scholarship are reminded that recipients of this scholarship incur a 
service obligation. Moreover, this obligation shall be served at a 
facility determined by the Director, IHS, consistent with IHCIA, Public 
Law 94-437, as amended by Public Law 100-713, and Public Law 102-573.

3. Reporting

Scholarship Program Minimum Academic Requirements
    It is the policy of the IHS that a scholarship recipient awarded 
under the Health Professions Scholarship Program of the IHCIA maintain 
a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) each semester/quarter and be 
a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours considered by your 
school as full-time). A recipient of a scholarship under the Health 
Professions Pre-Graduate and Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship 
authority must maintain a good academic standing each semester/quarter 
and be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours or the number of 
credit hours considered by your school as full-time). In addition to 
the two requirements stated above, a Health Professions Scholarship 
program grantee must be enrolled in an approved/accredited school for a 
health professions degree. Part-time students for the three scholarship 
programs must also maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and must take at least 
6 credit hours each semester/quarter but less than the number of hours 
considered full-time by your school. Scholarship grantees must be 
approved for part-time status at the time of scholarship award. 
Scholarship grantees may not change from part-time status to full-time 
status or vice versa in the same academic year.
    The following reports must be sent to the IHS Scholarship Program 
at the identified time frame. Each scholarship grantee will be provided 
with an IHS Scholarship Handbook where the below needed reports are 
located. If a scholarship grantee fails to submit these reports as 
required, they will be ineligible for continuation of

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scholarship support and scholarship award payments will be 
discontinued.

A. Recipient's Enrollment and Initial Progress Report

    Within thirty (30) days from the beginning of each semester or 
quarter, scholarship grantees must submit a Recipient's Enrollment and 
Initial Progress Report (Form F-02 of the student handbook).

B. Transcripts

    Within thirty (30) days from the end of each academic period, i.e., 
semester, quarter, or summer session, scholarship grantees must submit 
an Official Transcript showing the results of the classes taken during 
that period.

C. Notification of Academic Problem/Change

    If at any time during the semester/quarter, scholarship grantees 
are advised to reduce the number of credit hours for which they are 
enrolled below the minimum of 12 (or the number of hours considered by 
their school as full-time) for a full-time student or at least 6 hours 
for part-time students; or if they experience academic problems, they 
must submit this report (page F-04 of student handbook).

D. Change of Status

    <bullet> Change of Academic Status.
    Scholarship Grantees must immediately notify the IHS Area 
Scholarship Coordinator if they are placed on academic probation, 
dismissed from school, or voluntarily withdraw for any reason (personal 
or medical).
    <bullet> Change of Health Discipline.
    Scholarship Grantees may not change from the approved IHS 
Scholarship Program health discipline during the school year. If an 
unapproved change is made, scholarship payments will be discontinued.
    <bullet> Change in Graduation Date.
    Any time that a change occurs in a scholarship grantee's expected 
graduation date, they must notify their IHS Area Scholarship 
Coordinator immediately in writing. Justification must be attached from 
the school advisor.

VII. Agency Contacts

    Please address application inquiries to the appropriate IHS Area 
Scholarship Coordinator. Other programmatic inquiries may be addressed 
to RADM Robert E. Pittman, Director, Division of Health Professions 
Support, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, 
Rockville, Maryland 20852; Telephone (301) 443-6197. (This is not a 
toll free number.) For grants information, contact the Grants 
Scholarship Coordinator, Division of Grants Operations, lndian Health 
Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852; 
Telephone (301) 443-0243. (This is not a toll-free number.)

VIII. Other Information

    The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 
2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas. This program 
announcement is related to the priority area of Education and 
Community-Based Programs. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of 
Healthy People 2010, (Full Report; Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or 
Healthy People 2010 (Summary Report; Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through 
the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office Washington, 
DC 20402-9325 [Telephone (202) 783-3238].
    Interested individuals are reminded that the list of eligible 
health and allied health professions is effective for applicants for 
the 2008-2009 academic year. These priorities will remain in effect 
until superseded. Applicants for health and allied health professions 
not on the above priority list will be considered pending the 
availability of funds and dependent upon the availability of qualified 
applicants in the priority areas.

    Dated: February 15, 2008.
Robert G. McSwain,
Acting Director, Indian Health Service.
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