American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Announcements
- The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will accept applications for the 2023-24 American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) from December 1, 2022 through March 1, 2023. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2023. Applications must be accompanied by all required attachments.
Overview
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in the state of Washington. Students can use the scholarships at public colleges and many independent colleges in Washington. The program prioritizes upper-division and graduate-level students, but all applicants are considered.
Award amounts range from around $500 to $2,000. About 15 students are selected each year to receive the awards. Students may get AIES funding for up to five years, but they must reapply each year.
Many past recipients have careers in law, medicine, education, business, and resource management. All have returned, or plan to return, to their tribal communities to work on behalf of Indian peoples within the state.
About the Program
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need based on a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Meet Washington State residency requirements for financial aid.
- Intend to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a participating public or private college or university in Washington State beginning fall term of the application year.
- Intend to use their education to benefit the American Indian community in Washington State.
- Not pursue a degree in theology.
- Have not yet received a total of five years of this scholarship
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Read the application and instruction sheet.
2. Compile and complete the required attachments.
3. Complete and sign the AIES application form.
4. Print and mail the application and required attachments to the WSAC address printed on the application form, postmarked by March 1, 2023.