AmericanScholarship - Update on Scholarships in America

This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to an academic degree in engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, or the sciences. They must submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates their interest in and motivation to continue higher education, an understanding of the importance of college and a commitment to completion, their educational and/or career goals, and a commitment to learning and giving back to the community. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.0 or higher), leadership potential, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial need is not considered.

Study Level:
Graduate, Undergraduate

Award Type:
Fellowship, Scholarship

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are majoring in designated fields as undergraduate or graduate students.

Focus:
Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science

Funds:
The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. DURATION: 1 year; nonrenewable. NUMBER OF AWARDS:
Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. DEADLINE: June of each year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society’s founders and was the society’s first executive director. The program includes the following named awards: the Al Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is majoring in science or engineering and also has a strong interest in the arts, the Norbert S. Hill, Jr. Leadership Award, the Polingaysi Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is working on a teaching degree in order to teach mathematics or science in a Native community or an advanced degree for personal improvement or teaching at the college level, and the Robert W. Brocksbank Scholarship.

Contact:
Organization Information:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 USA
Phone Number: (505) 765-1052
Email: shirley@aises.org
Fax Number: (505) 765-5608
For more information go to: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships