1970 Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Programs for American Indians1970-01-01Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_003The document is a series of letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris and Chairman Julia Butler Hansen regarding scholarship programs for American Indians. The letters provide information on the funding and benefits available under the Bureau's Scholarship Program, as well as the need for increased funding to support more students. The Bureau also discusses the disparity between benefits for vocational training and academic education under different programs and suggests equalizing funding for both. The letters include estimates of the number of students that could be served with adequate funding and request support for equal availability of funds for college students and vocational trainees. Additionally, information about a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico is enclosed for consideration.