Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship Grant

Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: January 01, 2026

Summary

The Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship is designed for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing engineering and high-demand degrees in Washington state. In partnership with SPEEA, this need-based scholarship offers $5,000 annually, with additional support for recipients with dependent children. The program aims to assist students entering professional or technical careers in the aerospace industry, ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed in their educational and career goals.

Overview

Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship The purpose of the Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship, in partnership with the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution within Washington state’s public higher education systems. Applicants must have declared a major in engineering and other high-demand degrees that support professional and technical careers in the aerospace industry and be planning to enter a professional or technical career in the aerospace industry upon graduation. The program will award two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. This opportunity is a need-based award. Recipients with dependent children may be eligible for additional financial support of up to $5,000 to help cover childcare costs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution within Washington state’s public higher education systems.All applicants must be able to demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).