2018 National Conference Travel Scholarships

Apply Now to Receive a Travel Scholarship to Attend the 2018 AISES National Conference Honor the Past. Be the Future

AISES is pleased to announce the availability of travel scholarships for students to attend the 2018 National Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from October 4-6, 2018! If you are an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander or an Indigenous person from Canada and are pursuing a STEM education, the AISES National Conference is the place to be! Attendance will allow students to explore the role of STEM in meeting the challenges of a global society and expand the experience and leadership opportunities of young professionals in STEM. Students will meet researchers, practitioners, and leaders currently engaged in STEM studies and careers. The AISES Conference will have over 80 sessions to choose from. Travel scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural dialogues to share knowledge and network with STEM professionals from throughout North America. 

AISES is grateful to its partners in making these scholarships available to eligible students!

Funding and Logistics

Scholarships will cover the costs of conference registration fees, economy class round-trip airfare, and lodging (a same gender roommate will be assigned). Ground transportation, baggage fees, meals, parking, and incidental expenses are the grant travelers’ responsibility. Some conference meals will be provided as part of the registration.

Students who are awarded a travel scholarship will travel on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 and depart on Sunday, October 7, 2018.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible to apply for a travel scholarship, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Self-identify as an American Indian or Alaska Native enrolled in, affiliated with, or a descendant of a federally recognized tribe. Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, or members of an Indigenous group of Canada are welcome to apply.
• Must be a full-time (12 credit hours or more) student at a two- year or four-year college or university, enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree (not a certificate) in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field.
• Must have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). 
• Latest official transcripts (issued by your school registrar’s office) are required.
• Must be a member of AISES. To obtain an AISES membership go to http://www.aises.org/membership/.
• Must commit to attending the entire conference, including travel days.
• Have not previously received a travel scholarship from AISES.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form - Apply Here 
• A completed Travel Scholarship Essay
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• A current resume
• Verification of current school enrollment and standing
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted)

Application Deadline: July 23, 2018

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Selection Criteria

Applicants will be reviewed on the quality of their essay and explanations of why and how attending the AISES National Conference will benefit them, the letters of recommendation, the student’s involvement with AISES, and the strength of their GPA.

Travel scholarship winners will be announced by August 2, 2018

Travel scholarship winners must attend all events and abide by the AISES Code of Conduct. Failure to attend all scheduled events and violating the AISES Code of Conduct will result in the forfeiture of all or a portion of the scholarship. View the AISES Code of Conduct.

Outreach and Promotion

We encourage AISES partners to share this opportunity and information with their colleagues and networks. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Brianna Hall at 720-552-6123 ext. 119 or email bhall@aises.org.

Thank you! We hope to see you in Oklahoma City!