Advancing Agricultural Science Opportunities for Native Americans Scholarship

The AISES Advancing Agricultural Science Opportunities for Native Americans (AASONA) is for graduate or undergraduate students interested in or pursuing agriculture-related STEM degrees, with an eventual career in agriculture and/or ranching. Students receiving this scholarship must agree to become a part of a cohort of other Native students in the same field. Travel to the AISES National Conference and AISES Leadership Summit is required and travel scholarships are available for cohort members. Also included, is a mentorship with current Native farmers and ranchers with meetings both virtual and in person at the conferences. Participation in the mentorship opportunities is required for all scholarship recipients. Students in this program are eligible to apply for research awards to fund research related to farming, ranching, and related science.

Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university.

1. Tribal Citizenship: Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada.

2. AISES Membership: All scholarships require that applicants be current AISES members at the time of application.

3. Resume

4. Letters of Recommendation

5. Essays on "What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?" and "What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character? Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?"

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