Amount: Varies ($1,000 - $10,000)
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
AISES offers numerous scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in STEM fields, supporting their academic and professional development. Many first-generation students from these backgrounds are eligible.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: native-american
- Member of an American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, or descendant
- Enrolled in a STEM degree program
- Member of AISES
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Tribal affiliation documentation
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 31. Winners notified May.
Tips
Emphasize your connection to your Native heritage and how you plan to use your STEM education to benefit your community. Showcase any relevant projects or research.