Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline: Varies by scholarship (typically March-May)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
AISES offers numerous scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. These scholarships aim to increase Indigenous representation in STEM.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Canada
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Native-American
- Member of an American Indian or Alaskan Native tribe, or Native Hawaiian, or First Nations, or Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Required Materials
- Application form
- Tribal affiliation documentation
- Transcript
- Essays
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Application windows vary for specific scholarships. Notifications typically in summer.
Tips
Clearly demonstrate your commitment to STEM and your Indigenous heritage. Highlight any leadership roles or community involvement. Seek strong recommendations from mentors or community leaders.