The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious, high-value scholarship designed to support Indigenous students pursuing STEM degrees in the United States. Funded by the BNSF Foundation and administered through AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society), this scholarship empowers Native students to access higher education and succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Degree Level
- Undergraduate (High School Seniors entering College)
This scholarship supports students throughout their undergraduate journey, provided GPA requirements are maintained.
Available Subjects
Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM field, including but not limited to:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Technology-related disciplines
Benefits
- $10,000 financial award
- Support for up to four years of undergraduate study (subject to GPA maintenance)
- Helps cover tuition, academic expenses, and education-related costs
- Encourages Indigenous representation and leadership in STEM careers
- Access to the AISES network, mentorship, and career opportunities
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to students from the following Indigenous communities:
- American Indian
- Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian
- Pacific Islander
- First Nations / Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Applicants must be:
- An enrolled citizen or descendant of an enrolled citizen of a federally or state-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village, OR
- Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Indigenous person of Canada
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AISES BNSF Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Resident of one of the 23 U.S. states serviced by BNSF Railway
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a STEM major
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) at an accredited college or university
- Must be a current AISES member (free student membership)
- Must maintain:
- 2.75 GPA during freshman and sophomore years
- 3.0 GPA during junior and senior years
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to apply successfully:
- Become an AISES Member
- Student membership is free and required
- Create a General Application Profile in OASIS
- AISES Online Application System
- Prepare Required Documents
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of tribal or Indigenous affiliation
- Letters of recommendation
- Submit the Scholarship Application
- Complete all sections before the deadline
- Monitor Application Status
- Ensure documents are verified and submitted on time
- Apply through the official AISES scholarship portal
Why AISES Scholarships Matter
There is a widespread misconception that Indigenous students attend college for free. In reality, higher education remains a significant financial burden. AISES scholarships play a crucial role in removing financial barriers and enabling Indigenous students to pursue degrees that contribute to their communities and the global STEM workforce.
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