AISES Chevron Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Summary This scholarship, funded by Chevron, supports students studying information technology, engineering, and earth sciences. Awards are $5,000 per academic year. Recipients must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. About Chevron (short) Chevron is a global energy company that explores, produces and transports oil and gas; refines and markets fuels; makes petrochemicals; generates power; and develops future energy sources like biofuels and geothermal. Chevron emphasizes responsible operations, technical excellence, and innovation—values they expect of scholarship recipients as well. Scholarship details - Award amount: $5,000 per academic year. - Renewals: Scholarships may be renewed, but students must reapply each year. Who is eligible Academic majors (examples included — if your major is closely related, check the full program guidelines): - Computer Engineering, Computer Science - Petroleum Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Materials Engineering/Science - Environmental Engineering - Naval Architecture - Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics - Construction Management - Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene Student status - Eligible applicants: full-time high school seniors and undergraduates who are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors enrolled at an accredited four‑year college or university. Academic requirement - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 Residency and tribal citizenship - Residency: U.S. citizen or permanent resident (authorized to work in the United States). - Tribal/Indigenous eligibility: Applicants who are enrolled members or descendants of enrolled members of a federally or state-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native Village; Native Hawaiian (or descendant); Pacific Islander (or descendant); or Indigenous person of Canada may apply. - Acceptable documentation: tribal enrollment documents, birth certificates showing descent, or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) / Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood. - Note: AISES and some programs may not always have awards available for non-U.S. citizens—verify eligibility when you apply. Quick tips (from a teacher) - Keep an updated transcript handy to show your 3.0+ GPA. - Gather proof of citizenship or tribal/Indigenous status early—some documents take time to obtain. - Mark your calendar to reapply if you want the scholarship renewed for following years. If you want, I can help you turn this into a checklist for your application or draft the required application statements.