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Thursday, June 3, 2010

USA: AISES Intel Scholarship - American Indian Science & Engineering Society

Overview

The AISES Intel Scholarship will fund scholarship awards to American Indian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. This scholarship was developed by AISES and Intel to support the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students with technical and leadership accomplishments, as well as a commitment to and passion for the computer science field. The AISES Intel Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.

CRITERIA Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
2. Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four year college/university, or a full-time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree.
3. Majoring in one of the following college disciplines:
Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering
*students majoring in Chemical Engineering and Material Science will also be considered.
4. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed.
5. Must be a current member of AISES. To obtain an AISES membership go to http://www.aises.org/membership/
AWARDS Notification of award is made in October and fall disbursements are made no later than November 1. Spring disbursement of the award will be given out dependent upon maintenance of a 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) and verification of a full-time course load.

Amount awarded

$5,000 for undergraduates per academic year
$10,000 for graduate students per academic year


OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: CUMULATIVE GPA REQUIREMENT is 3.0. The applicant’s most recent Official transcript(s) are required. Faxed, photocopies and computer printouts by applicant will not be accepted. Transcripts must reflect Spring ’10 final grades.

PERSONAL ESSAY: On a separate sheet(s), the applicant must provide a personal statement with no more than 500 words. This statement is evaluated by stating educational and/or career goals, stating interest in and motivation to continue higher education, understanding the importance of college and a commitment to completion, expressing commitment to learning, and giving back to the community. In addition, evidence of the applicants technical and leadership accomplishments, as well as their commitment to and passion for the computer science field will be evaluated. The personal essay must be included with this application, typed using a 12- point font, and double-spaced. The applicant's name and date must appear at the top of the sheet. Stapled and double-sided written essays will NOT be accepted.

TRIBAL ENROLLMENT: Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or proof of tribal enrollment document is required.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. We suggest a professor or advisor from school, and/or a nonrelated adult friend at work or in your community who knows you well.

RESUME: All AISES Scholarship applicants are required to submit their resume with their application in order for their application to be considered. Awardees will be required to upload their resume to the AISES Online Resume Database. Directions to upload resume will be listed on scholarship award agreement.

Application Form - Scholarization.blogspot.com.pdf

In order for your application to be considered, it must be filled out completely and all required documents must be submitted.

Completed Application Packets Must Be
Postmarked on or before June 15 and sent to:
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828

Overnight/FedEx deliveries should be sent to:
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard SE, Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Tina Pino
AISES Program Officer
Phone: 505-765-1052
E-mail: tina@aises.org


Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship


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