FAQs

Who Can Be a Member of AISES?
Membership is open to everyone who wishes to participate in the AISES family and programs.

Members are first classified as "General" or "Associate" based on the information provided on their Membership Application.

Members are then further classified as either a Professional, Educator, Retiree, College Student, Pre-College Affiliate and Sequoyah (when applicable).

Membership is an important element for the AISES organization. All AISES members receive mailings regarding conferences and other announcements, as well as the Winds of Change Magazine. Membership in AISES is also a prerequisite for those applying for AISES scholarships and internships.

Who are General (Voting) Members?
General members are American Indians/Alaska Natives with a bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or science.

Who are Associate (Non-Voting) Members?
Associate membership is granted to any individual who does not meet the criteria for general membership as described above.

How Much Are the Membership Dues?

• Professional Members $65
• Educator or Retiree $40
• College Students $25
  Any college student may be a student member of AISES. Generally, most college students are classified as Associate members. However, a college student who meets the eligibility criteria for General membership may be a voting member of AISES.
• Pre-College Individual Affiliate FREE
• Sequoyah Fellowships $1,000
  Sequoyah Fellows are lifetime members of AISES. Many companies match employee donations; this makes the attainment of Sequoyah status relatively easy. Sequoyahs are issued a medallion which they proudly wear at AISES functions, including the Sequoyah breakfast at the National Conference.
  Go to Sequoyah Fellowship Program for more information.
  

What is the Membership Cycle?
The cycle begins on August 1 and ends on July 31 of the following year.

What are Pre-College Affiliated Schools?
Pre-College Affiliated School Membership is exclusively for K-12 schools, tribal groups and other educational organizations targeting pre-college students. This category allows teachers, counselors and administrators to keep up with AISES activities and deadlines for: science fair entries, summer programs, teacher workshops, scholarships, etc. They receive all AISES mailings, newsletters and Winds of Change.

Affiliated Schools: Please note that in lieu of individual membership, AISES pre-college students become members through the Affiliated Schools Program. Students need a sponsor from their school/community or organization. Questions regarding membership for Pre-College Affiliate Schools can be directed to membership@aises.org. Those interested in establishing an Affiliated Schools or renewing their Affiliated School membership should visit the Pre-College Affiliated Program.

For questions about membership, contact: 

April Armijo
AISES Information Services Coordinator
(505) 765-1052 ext. 109
membership@aises.org