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Sloan Indigenous Partnership
sloanphds.org
The Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) provides financial support and mentoring to Indigenous Americans seeking MS and PhD degrees in STEM fields. The SIGP includes the University of Alaska, the University of Arizona, the Montana University System (University of Montana, Montana State University, and Montana Tech), Purdue University, and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry College. For more information, visit the institutional websites or email SIGP@purdue.edu.
LOCATION: Varies among participating institutions
START DATE: Varies
END DATE: Varies
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Varies
DEADLINE: Varies
SCHOLARSHIPS
aises.org/students/scholarships
The AISES scholarship program provides students with opportunities to compete for a range of funding sources. Sponsors such as Oracle, BNSF Railway, Intel, and VGT, among others, have supported AISES students through scholarships.
LOCATION: N/A
START DATE: 2021–2022 academic year
END DATE: 2021–2022 academic year
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Undergrad, grad; must be an AISES member; requirements for specific scholarships vary
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars
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 chemistry-related fields. 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.
START DATE: N/A
END DATE: N/A
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: American Indian, African American/black, Hispanic/Latino; demonstrate high achievement in science
DEADLINE: March 1
INTERNSHIPS
jobs.boeing.com
Description: The Boeing Company offers a variety of paid 10-week internships in fields such as mechanical and structural engineering, electrical engineering, business, and IT that can lead to additional internships or even a full-time position.
LOCATION: Varies (Boeing may cover some relocation fees.)
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Participants must have strong teamwork skills and a good understanding of one or more of the following fields: engineering science fundamentals, mathematics, physical and life sciences, information technology, design and manufacturing processes, economics, and business.
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 produce the next generation of DoD science and technology leaders.
LOCATION: Varies
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: All collegiate academic levels (freshman to PhD); U.S. citizen; must meet certain other criteria
DEADLINE: TBD
YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
jkcf.org/ysp
This precollege national scholarship program provides funds for highperforming seventh-grade students with financial need to attend a rigorous private high school. Additionally, this five-year program provides academic and college counseling through high school graduation — each Young Scholar is assigned an on-staff educational advisor. 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 receive special consideration for Cooke Foundation College Scholarships of up to $40,000 per year.
LOCATION: Available nationwide (U.S.)
ELIGIBLE 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 academic subject; maximum adjusted gross family income of $95,000; available for required multiweek summer programs
DEADLINE: The application period opens in January.
CAREER PREP PROGRAM
ml4t.org/career-prep
Nonprofit MLT runs an 18-month professional development program for underrepresented minority college students graduating with an interest in STEM roles across consulting, finance, marketing, tech, media, and nonprofit companies.
LOCATION: Varies (seminars)
START DATE: TBD for 2021
END DATE: TBD for 2021
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: College sophomore; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Native American, African American/black, or Latinx/Hispanic; good academic standing
DEADLINE: Varies by program
nacme.org/scholarships
NACME has awarded more than $3 million in annual scholarships to underrepresented students. Opportunities include the Pre-Engineering Scholarship Program, the Scholars Program, and the George Campbell Jr. Fellowship in Engineering. Many scholarships and fellowships can potentially extend for two, three, or five years.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Must be an underrepresented minority student interested in a STEM field; other requirements vary
noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports undergraduate training in NOAA-related fields and stewardship for the ocean and atmosphere, and it prepares students for careers with NOAA. Accepted students receive academic assistance up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, as well as a 10-week paid internship. All student scholars attend an orientation and training, and present their summer projects at the end of the program.
LOCATION: Nationwide
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: U.S. citizens with a minimum 3.0 who are currently studying a NOAA science and are enrolled as a full-time, second-year undergraduate student in a four-year program or as a full-time third-year student in a five-year undergraduate program
DEADLINE: TBD for 2021
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU)
nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu
Description: The REU program supports the active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the NSF. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in exciting, ongoing research activities. REU sites engage a number of students in research in a formal, structured program environment. A typical site consists of 10 students in a 10-week research program conducted in the summer. The REU program is a major contributor to the NSF goal of developing a diverse, internationally competitive, and globally engaged science and engineering workforce. Its goal is to attract a diversified pool of talented students into careers in science and engineering.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Each applicant must be an undergraduate working toward a degree in STEM. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or belonging to any of the other underrepresented minority group are especially encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: Students apply directly to REU sites (not to the NSF) or to NSF-funded investigators who receive REU Supplements. To identify appropriate REU sites, consult the directory at nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp.
HIGH SCHOOL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
intelligencecareers.gov/nsa
The National Security Agency offers various work-study programs, including in computer science and data processing, for high school seniors during the school year.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: High school junior; GPA of 3.5 or higher; U.S. citizen; various other requirements
DEADLINE: October 31
FELLOWSHIPS
smithsonianofi.com
The Smithsonian Institution offers students various fellowships and over 60 internship opportunities for research. Positions are available at the National Museum of the American Indian, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and more. Some internships may include stipends.
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: High school, undergraduate, and graduate students; must be at least 14 years old
DEADLINE: Rolling