AISES RISE Scholarship Grant

AISES RISE Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The AISES RISE Scholarship offers $2,000 annually to support Indigenous students pursuing careers in STEM, particularly in the casino gaming industry. This initiative, powered by Aristocrat Gaming, aims to empower Indigenous talent through exposure, resources, and programming. Eligible applicants must be full-time students and current AISES members, demonstrating a commitment to their education and community. The scholarship seeks to enhance diversity in STEM fields by providing critical financial support to deserving students.

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. AISES RISE Scholarship RISE, powered by Aristocrat Gaming, engages and supports Indigenous students, professionals, and tribes by offering exposure, resources, and programming aimed to increase Indigenous talent in tribal gaming education and careers. The scholarship is available to students interested in all aspects of the casino gaming industry from game development, commissioning, marketing, cyber security and so much more. Learn more about RISE here. Award Amount $2,000 per academic year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Minimum Application Requirements: Must be a current AISES member (membership is free for students) Must in a STEM field Must 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. Please note, AISES may not always have scholarships available for non-citizens of the United States. Eligible Student level: Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a degree program aligned with a career in the casino gaming industry.Eligible Fields of Study: Software Development, Technology, Supply Chain, or related fieldsGPA: 3.0 or higher