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Native American Student Center

Scholarships
  1. http://www.fastweb.com

The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship is open to minority undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in one of the following fields: chemistry, engineering, computer engineering, physics material science, or information management. To apply, you must have a 3.0 GPA or better and be of African-American, Asian-Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic descent. You must also be a U.S. citizen or be a visa-holding Permanent Resident.

  1. http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/default.asp

The Microsoft General Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students interested in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field such as math or physics (with an interest in computer science). You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to receive this full-tuition scholarship. Your application must include a letter of referral, a one-page essay answering the questions provided on the website, a resume, and transcripts.

  1. http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/

AISES administers scholarships every year ranging upwards of $500.

The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Alaskan Natives to pursue study in science, engineering, and technology arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES' ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.

Note: you must be an AISES member to be eligible for this scholarship. Applications can be downloaded from the website--see the "Scholarship" section for further information.

  1. http://www.free-4u.com/native1.htm

This site lists many Native American Scholarships. You can visit the web page to find out more about the following:

    • Al Quoyawayma Award
    • Alabama Native Affairs Scholarship
    • Yakima Nation Scholarship
    • North American Indian Fund
    • Presbyterian Church Native American Seminary Scholarship
    • Native American Education Grants
    • Navajo Nation Scholarship
    • Indian Health Service Preparatory Scholarship Program
    • Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars
  1. http://www.iasf.org/aboutias.htm

The scholarship information is still being developed, so visit this website later on.

  1. http://www.sacnas.org/fellow.html

There are many scholarships listed on this website according to major. Just click on the link for more information.

  1. http://www.NASFAA.org/publications/2003/frindianhealth102303.html

The Indian Health Service announces FY04 Scholarship Funding Availability (Notice)

The Indian Health Service published a Notice of Availability of Funds for Health Professions, Preparatory, Pregraduate, and Indian Health Professions Scholarship Programs for Fiscal Year 2004. The application deadline for both new and continuing appliants is March 1, 2004.

There are plenty of scholarships for Native American students available. For more listings, go to the search engine www.google.com type in “Native American Scholarships,” and you will see many other scholarhips not listed here. The above mentioned sites will help you get started.