Opportunities for Asian American / Pacific Islander Students
3 opportunities specifically for asian american / pacific islander students.
NSF INCLUDES Initiative — Expanding Access to STEM for Underrepresented Communities
U.S. National Science Foundation
This NSF initiative funds organizations and institutions working to increase participation of underrepresented groups — including women, people with disabilities, and racial minorities — in STEM education and careers. Grants support collaborative projects that create systemic change in how STEM opportunities are accessed across communities. Local nonprofits, schools, and universities in Omaha and Council Bluffs can apply for funding to develop inclusive STEM programs. This is an institutional grant, not a direct award to individual students.
October 27, 2026
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
U.S. National Science Foundation
This NSF program provides funding to colleges and universities to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who earn degrees in STEM fields. Alliances of institutions work together to support Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other underrepresented students through academic support, research experiences, and mentorship. Universities in Nebraska and Iowa can apply to join or form alliances under this program. Students benefit indirectly through their institution's participation.
November 20, 2026
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)
U.S. National Science Foundation
This NSF program funds the creation and development of research centers at minority-serving colleges and universities to enhance their capacity in STEM research. Funded centers provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on research experiences alongside faculty. Institutions in Nebraska and Iowa that qualify as minority-serving can apply to establish or expand a CREST center. Students at participating schools gain access to funded research opportunities.
December 4, 2026