Professor Ben Clarke mentoring past Native students in the lab
University of Minnesota
Gateways to Medicine and Research
med.umn.edu
The new Gateways to Medicine and Research is a master’s program offered by the Duluth Regional Medical School (DMED) at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The curriculum is designed for students preparing for a career in biomedical research as well as those who are interested in boosting their application to medical school. Prospective students can apply to one of two tracks: a one-year medical track or a two-year research track. The DMED, which ranks No. 2 in graduation of Native physicians, trains many doctors who go on to serve Native and rural communities. The focus of the Gateways program is recruiting underserved students to address continuing issues in access and diversity in health care and research, and the curriculum will include courses in Native American health disparities. Anyone can apply to the program, but it is an especially good fit for students from the region who want to further their education in a small city close to home. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the physical or biological sciences or related field from an accredited college or university and meet other requirements. Scholarships are available. For more information email gateways@d.umn.edu.
aises/org/students/scholarships
AISES offers student members a wide range of programs and scholarships. AISES scholarships provide students with opportunities to compete for a range of funding sources. Sponsors like Oracle, Splunk, BNSF Railway, Intel, and VGT, among others, have supported AISES students through scholarships. It’s easy to apply via the Online Scholarship Application Information System (OASIS) provided by Indigenous Education Inc.
cofi.org/forest-education/forestry-scholarship/
Students pursuing post-secondary education or a skilled-trades training program in a field related to the forest industry are eligible to apply for scholarships, including Indigenous-focused forestry scholarships, from the British Columbia Council of Forest Industries. Indigenous scholarships are provided through the New Relationships Trust Foundation, a British Columbia nonprofit created to support the education goals of Indigenous students in the province.
beanactuary.org
The field of actuarial science, which studies risk, attracts students who are interested in math. Diversity scholarships offered by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society are focused on strengthening the profession by attracting underrepresented candidates. The society maintains a list of scholarships, including diversity scholarships, on its website beanacutary.org. Some of this funding is available to entering first-year students.
bia.gov/bia/ots/pathways
With a goal of training the next generation of Native professionals to care for the land, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pathways Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships around the country. This varied program offers rotational assignments, multi-semester opportunities, and meaningful projects in several disciplines, all leading to a career in public service.
aises.org/internships/bmm-test-labs-internship
In partnership with AISES, BMM Testlabs offers a paid 10-week summer internship to eligible students. BMM Testlabs is the world’s oldest private independent gaming laboratory, providing testing, training, quality assurance, and other services to the regulated gaming industry, with 14 offices in 13 countries. Interns assist test engineers as part of a team responsible for assessing gaming technology integrity, accountability, and functionality; performing statistical analysis of gaming device and game probabilities; reviewing gaming device and system source code; and assisting with the development of testing procedures. Travel expenses and housing at the University of Nevada Las Vegas are included. Applicants should be a current college senior or grad student ideally studying computer science, programming, or engineering; electrical engineering; mathematics and statistics; management information systems; information technology; or network/system administration.
cicoes.uw.edu
Formerly the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO), CICOES (the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystems Studies) offers a nine-week summer internship for undergraduates. Participants are matched with a research project within the nine CICOES research themes and work closely with a mentor and with scientists from CICOES, NOAA, or the University of Washington as well as academic partners at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Oregon State University. Housing, travel costs, and a stipend are provided. During the final week interns present a poster and video on their research. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, and be available to spend the nine-week internship in Seattle.
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. 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 also receive special consideration for Cooke Foundation College Scholarships of up to $40,000 per year. Applicants must be in seventh grade and attending school in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, have no grade lower than a C in a core academic subject, have a maximum adjusted gross family income of $95,000, and be available for required multiweek summer programs.
intern.nasa.gov
NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) offers a variety of fellowships and internships through its Office of STEM Engagement. High school and college students can contribute to agency projects while working with a NASA mentor through paid internships. These opportunities are offered year-round across NASA facilities and no experience is required, but applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The agency’s Pathways intern program is a work-study (co-op) opportunity for college students and recent grads affording a possible pathway to a full-time position.
nacme.org/scholarships
NACME has awarded more than $4 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. Applicants must be an underrepresented student interested in a STEM field and meet other requirements.
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. Applicants should be a high school junior, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, be a U.S. citizen, and meet various other requirements.
smithsonianofi.com
The Smithsonian Institution offers students various fellowships and over 60 internship opportunities for research. Positions are available in Washington, D.C., at the National Museum of the American Indian, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and more. Some internships may include stipends. Eligible applicants must be a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student and at least 14 years old.