The AISES Together Towards Tomorrow (T3) Fund is open to Native American/Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are eligible to receive a one-time scholarship of $500. Scholarships will be provided based upon available funding. To expedite funding, all funds will be paid directly to students.
Our Process
AISES has set an initial goal of raising a minimum of $5,500 before accepting applications and making awards. Once the initial goal is met, applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. Each time the Fund reaches a balance of $5,500 (or greater in increments of $5,500), AISES will make awards. Awards are granted on a first come, first serve basis to those who meet all of the qualifications. When funds are available, it is anticipated awards will be made within one week.
All applications will be date/time stamped and will be processed in date/time order. Those who are selected for an award will be notified via email. Those students selected for an award must respond and accept the award within two business days of notification or the award will be forfeited and will be given to the next qualifying applicant.
Qualifications
The T3 Fund is open to ALL Native American/Indigenous students who meet the requirements and are in need of emergency funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Requirements
To apply, students must complete an online application and provide the following:
- General student and demographic Information
- Proof of full-time status: Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university in the U.S. for the 2020 fall semester pursing any degree program.
- Proof of enrollment or descendancy: 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. However, individuals must be U.S. residents.
- AISES membership information: Being a member of AISES is not a requirement, however, we strongly encourage all applicants to become a member of AISES (MEMBERSHIP is FREE). As a member, you will be connected to other important opportunities and resources.
- Written statement of need (100-word limit): Students are required to provide a brief statement explaining their immediate funding needs and how this funding will help them to address challenges they now face due to COVID-19. No financial forms required.
All applications will be date/time stamped and will be processed in date/time order. Those who are selected for an award will be notified via email. Those students selected for an award must respond and accept the award within two business days of notification or the award will be forfeited and will be given to the next qualifying applicant.
If you have questions, please contact bhall@aises.org or scholarships@aises.org.