See websites of participating universities
Announced in January, a new cross-Ontario partnership of six universities has been formed to increase the representation of Indigenous and Black students in STEM doctoral programs through the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship. The six schools are Queen’s University, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, and Western University. IBET fellows will receive $25,000 a year for four years as they work toward their doctoral degree or conduct specialized research. Access to mentors and community support will also be available. Interested students should apply to the individual universities.
Location: Six Ontario campuses (see above)
Start date: Varies
End date: Varies
Eligible candidates: Canadian PhD students
Deadline: Varies
Science and Technology Policy Fellowships
aaas.org
The premier professional development and public service opportunity for doctoral-level scientists and engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers science and technology policy fellowships with yearlong positions with all three branches of the federal government in a variety of fields. Stipends begin at $80,000, along with other support.
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.START DATE: Varies with agencyEND DATE: Varies with agencyELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Hold a PhD in science or MS in engineering, U.S. citizen, other requirementsDEADLINE: November 1
Scholarship Program
aises/org/scholarshipsThe AISES scholarship program provides students with opportunities to compete for a range of funding sources. Sponsors like Oracle, BNSF Railway, Intel, and VGT, among others, have supported AISES students through scholarships.
LOCATION: N/ASTART DATE: 2021–2022 academic yearEND DATE: 2021–2022 academic yearELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Undergrad, grad; must be an AISES member. Requirements for specific scholarships vary.DEADLINE: May 31, 2021
Scholarships
acs.org
This renewable undergraduate scholarship is available to underrepresented high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors intending to or already majoring in a chemical science and planning a career in a chemical science field. The ACS scholarship is also available to students in two-year college programs intending to or already majoring in chemical technology and planning a career accordingly.
LOCATION: N/ASTART DATE: N/AEND DATE: N/AELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, more than one race, demonstrate high achievement in scienceDEADLINE: March 1, 2021
Internships
cdc.gov
The CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity supports internship opportunities for eligible undergraduates through the Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS) program. The CDC partners with five universities to offer this 10-week summer opportunity.
LOCATION: VariesSTART DATE: VariesEND DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; recent college graduate or undergraduate entering junior or senior year; some opportunities have other specific requirementsDEADLINE: TBD for 2021
davidsongifted.org/Fellows-Scholarship
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship program offers $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to students 18 or younger who have completed significant projects with the potential to benefit society in STEM, literature, or music. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship has been named one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships by U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION: N/ASTART DATE: N/AEND DATE: N/AELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: 18 or younger, U.S. citizenDEADLINE: March 10, 2021
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program
smartscholarshipprod.service-now.com/smart
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program offers funding to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who have demonstrated a special aptitude for excelling in STEM fields. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in DoD civil service roles following graduation. Participants receive tuition and other expenses, as well as a cash award and health insurance allowance. The program’s goal is to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.
LOCATION: VariesSTART DATE: VariesEND DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: All collegiate academic levels (freshman to PhD); U.S. citizen; must meet certain other criteriaDEADLINE: December 1, 2021
Internships and Co-ops
corporate.exxonmobil.com
The largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, Exxon engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of oil and natural gas and in the manufacture of petroleum products. The company is always seeking safer, cleaner ways to deliver energy. Internships and co-ops are available in a variety of areas. Interns fill assignments in the summer and those in co-op positions in the fall and spring.
LOCATION: Varies (U.S. locations)START DATE: VariesEND DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Undergraduate and graduate students; U.S. citizen; certain other criteria depending on positionDEADLINE: Typically November
Learning
ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Two new fully online credit courses are being offered by the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, one of Canada’s top research universities. The courses — Indigenous Peoples and Technoscience and Countering Stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples — are designed to examine stereotypes and the relationship between Indigenous peoples and technology and science. Non-UAlberta students are welcome to learn at Indigenous Canada.
Young Scholars Program
jkcf.org/ysp
This pre-college national scholarship program provides funds for high-performing seventh-grade students with financial need to attend a rigorous private high school. This five-year program provides academic and college counseling through high school graduation. The foundation also offers Cooke-sponsored summer programs and internships, and provides financial support for enrichment opportunities (such as art and music lessons) and year-round community programming. Young Scholars also receive special consideration for Cooke Foundation College Scholarships of up to $40,000 per year.
LOCATION: Available nationwide (U.S.)START DATE: N/AEND DATE: N/AELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Must be in seventh grade and attending a high school in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, no grade lower than a C in a core subject, maximum adjusted gross family income of $95,000, available for required multiweek summer programs.DEADLINE: Application period opens in January (sign up for an alert at jkcf.org/ysp)
collegefund.org/scholarships
Applications for the signature scholarship of the American Indian College Fund are now open for the 2021–2022 school year. The College Fund distributes millions of dollars annually to Native students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at nonprofit, accredited schools. There are no financial need requirements. Only 1 percent of college students are Indigenous, and they experience poverty at almost double the rate of the general population. Support like the Full Circle Scholarship funds is a crucial component of their academic success.
LOCATION: N/ASTART DATE: 2021–2022 school yearEND DATE: 2021–2022 school yearELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: American Indian and Alaska Native college students who are members or descendants of members of federally and state recognized tribes.DEADLINE: May 31, 2021
ml4t.org/career-prep
This 18-month professional development program is for underrepresented minority college students graduating with an interest in STEM roles across consulting, finance, marketing, tech, media, and nonprofit companies. The software engineering track provides personalized coaching.
LOCATION: Varies (seminars)START DATE: TBD for 2022END DATE: TBD for 2022ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: College sophomore, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Native American, African American/black, or Latinx/Hispanic, good academic standingDEADLINE: Typically November for following spring tracks and fellowships
High School Work Study Program
intelligencecareers.gov/nsa
The National Security Agency (NSA) offers various work study programs, including in computer science and data processing, for high school seniors during the school year.
LOCATION: VariesSTART DATE: VariesEND DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: High school junior, GPA of 3.5 or higher, U.S. citizen, various other requirementsDEADLINE: October 31, 2021
Fellowships
sloanphds.org
Sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the partnership provides fellowships for Native American graduate students in STEM fields.
LOCATION: Varies among institutionsSTART DATE: VariesEND DATE: VariesELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Varies; connect with partner schools for individual requirementsDEADLINE: Varies