American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) – 2026-27

Administered By

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

Overview

The AIES supports students with financial need who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in Washington State.

• Students can use the scholarship at public and many independent colleges in Washington.

• Program prioritizes upper-division and graduate students, but all applicants are considered.

• Award Amounts: ~$500 to $3,000

• Recipients Selected: 10–15 students per year

• Funding can continue up to 5 years, but annual reapplication is required.

Many past recipients pursue careers in law, medicine, education, business, and resource management, often returning to support their tribal communities.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate financial need

• Have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in Washington

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll at an eligible Washington college or university

Application Process

1. Download and review the application instruction sheet

2. Create or log in to the AIES Online Portal

3. Complete the application form and upload all required attachments

4. Renewal applicants must complete the “Institutional Certification for Renewal Applicant” form with their institutional advisor and upload it

5. Applications can be worked on over multiple sessions; save progress before exiting

Key Dates

• Application Opens: Now

• Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

Contact Information

• Program Associate: Ann Voyles

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 360.485.1311

Legal Foundation

• RCW 28B.108: Establishes the scholarship to support American Indian students and address past discrimination

• WAC 250-76: Defines eligibility, selection, award amounts, and fund management