AISES Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by AISES (Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society)
About This Scholarship
AISES — a nonprofit advancing Indigenous students and professionals in STEM since 1977 — awards scholarships each year to help minimize the affordability barriers that Indigenous students face when leaving home communities to pursue higher education. With the support of donors and partners, AISES scholarships open pathways to STEM careers for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations students.
Applicants must be current AISES members (membership is free for students), enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) in a STEM field at an accredited college or university. Applications run through OASIS, the Online Scholarship Application Information System that AISES operates in partnership with Indigenous Education, Inc., provider of the Cobell Scholarship. A single General Application Profile matches students only with the scholarship opportunities they are eligible for, including AISES awards and partner programs.
AISES posts its scholarship timeline directly on the program page: applications open December 15 and close April 30, with recommendation letters due May 7 and award notifications sent on a rolling basis in August and September.
Eligibility
- Current AISES member — membership is free for students
- Enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) at an accredited college or university
- Majoring in a STEM field; individual scholarships may add GPA or field-of-study criteria
- Programs serve American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations students via the OASIS platform
How To Apply
- Become a free AISES student member, then create a General Application Profile in the OASIS platform
- Gather transcripts and required documents, and line up references for letters of recommendation (due May 7)
- Submit your application between December 15 and the April 30 close; OASIS matches you with every open scholarship you qualify for
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything to join AISES or apply for its scholarships?
No. AISES membership is free for students, and there is no application fee. Membership is the first item on the scholarship checklist, followed by creating a General Application Profile in OASIS.
What is OASIS?
OASIS is the Online Scholarship Application Information System AISES uses with Indigenous Education, Inc. One general profile matches you with eligible opportunities from AISES, the Cobell Scholarship, and other partner programs, each with its own criteria.