Indigenous Student Support and Resources
Student Life
Native American Student Body (NASB)
The Native American Student Association (NASA) is a multicultural organization, which gives Native American/Indigenous/First Nations students a sense of community and promotes diversity and affirmation of identity on campus through interaction with community and cultural events about Native American/Indigenous/First Nations leaders, artists and issues. All students are welcome to join this organization.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other Indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
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Academic Success and Student Affairs
A vital campus partner focused on students' academic and career engagement, holistic well-being, community and providing a welcoming environment for all.
Financial Resources
Indigenous Alliance Native American Indigenous Scholarship
This award offers a $1,500 scholarship for eligible first-year and transfer students.
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In-state tuition for students of tribes with historical ties to Kansas, made possible by a State of Kansas legislative provision.
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This award provides Pell-eligible, Kansas undergraduates with a household income of $70,000 or less, gift aid equal to tuition.
Academic Support
Multicultural Engineering Program
Focused on increasing the pool of interested and qualified students pursuing engineering degrees, and providing a foundational support system.
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The Kansas Land Treaties Project is a public resource for educators, students, and the public to learn more about how Kansas went from the ancestral homeland of Indigenous nations to a state within the United States. This project is in process and will change over the next several years.