Tuesday, March 30, 2010

AISES – GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIPS 2010 – NEW MEXICO

The AISES Google Scholarship will fund scholarships awards to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the computer science, computer engineering and management information systems.

AISES and Google support the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native students working towards obtaining a degree in the fields computer science and technology so they can obtain the necessary skills to compete in today’s global society.
Eligibility: Applicants MUST meet all of the following criteria:
1. Must have a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
2. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or in their second year at a two-year college leading to a four-year degree. Students at a two-year college must demonstrate a transition plan to a four-year college/university.
3. Majoring in one of the following college disciplines at a accredited 4-year college or university: Computer Science / Computer Engineering
4. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed.
5. Must be a member of AISES. To obtain an AISES membership go to http://www.aises.org/membership/

Awards: $10,000 Total Award Per Scholarship Recipient.

Selection Procedure: Notification of scholarship awards are made in September and fall disbursements are made no later than November 1. Spring disbursement of the award will be given out dependent upon maintenance of a 3.5 or higher grade point average (GPA) and official verification of a full-time course load. AISES Google Scholarship award recipients will be invited to attend the Google Scholars Retreat at Google headquarters the spring following their selection as a scholar. Google will provide scholars with information regarding Google internships and notify students of Google student program opportunities.

Contact:
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
P.O. Box 9828, Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87119-9828

Contact Number: (505) 765-1052 Fax: (505) 765-5608

Source: http://www.aises.org/userfiles/2010%20Google%20AISES%20Application_REV%281%29.pdf

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