AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship Grant

AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Summary

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship supports Native students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. This scholarship aims to empower Indigenous students by providing financial aid and fostering diversity within the STEM community. Applicants must be full-time students and either enrolled citizens or descendants of recognized Native American or Indigenous groups. The program is part of BNSF’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented communities in the transportation sector.

Overview

Scholarships for Native Students in STEM fields AISES recognizes education as a means of empowerment, personal growth, and fosters the diversity Indigenous students will bring to STEM landscapes. We provide financial aid to Indigenous students in STEM through scholarships funded by our dedicated donors and partners. About: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies. BNSF operates approximately 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and also operates in three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF’s shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship Fields of Study: BusinessEconomicsFinanceMathematicsTechnologySupply ChainInformation SystemsCommunicationsComputer and Information SciencesConstruction ManagementConstruction TradesMarketing, EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringAgriculture

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Location: Student must reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the BNSF Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or Iowa.Minimum Application Requirements:Must be a current AISES member (membership is free for students)Must in a STEM fieldMust be a full-time student.Must be an enrolled citizen or a descendant of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or descendant from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or descendant from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

AISES may not always have scholarships available for non-citizens of the United States.