87-0477049
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
170 South Interstate PlazaSuite 200Lehi, UT 84043 United StatesWebsite:
https://americanindianservices.org/
Organization Information
Mission Statement
American Indian Services is dedicated to helping Native Americans have access to a quality education, while still preserving their culture and honoring their heritage. Our mission is to provide preparatory programs for Native middle school students and financial assistance for those in pursuit of a college degree.
Description
AIS PROGRAMS
AIS Scholarship - AIS provides undergraduate Native American students with financial support to attend college, maintain enrollment, and graduate. Awards are based on need and are allocated directly to the school for the student.
AIS PREP - AIS has established a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Program for 7th-8th grade students. This summer school is meant to prepare students for advanced high school courses, and inspire them to continue on to become college graduates. The American Indian Services Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (AIS PREP) has expanded to include 6 sites in cities in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, and South Dakota.