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Please Note: Students must contact the scholarship/funding organization to confirm deadlines, applications, qualification standards, requirements, durations, and amounts as this information can change without notice. This is NOT an exhaustive list of all scholarship/student opportunities available.
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Letter of Intent Template (.doc download)
Letter of Intent Template (.pdf printable)
Also, to write a more targeted and specific Letter of Intent, look at these hints and ideas:
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FAFSA Help
Get Help with the FAFSA
FAFSA Fridays at UAA
- One-on-one virtual FAFSA assistance via Zoom
- 10am-7pm on Fridays until February 12th
- Appointment required – Fill out request form
ACPE’s Virtual FAFSA Wednesdays
- Walk-in sessions where students can ask FAFSA questions and receive assistance
- 3pm-6pm on Wednesdays
- No appointment necessary – just hop into the Zoom meeting
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ANICA Scholarship
Awards vary dependent upon track:
- $4,000 Scholarship
- $2,000 Scholarship
- $1,000 Scholarship
Study: Fields of study that would benefit the applicant and their village
Scholarship types:
- Collegic Track
- Vocational Track
- Continuing Education
Instructions & Application for ANICA Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2022
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Alaska Community Foundation
There are many scholarships on this single link... some you may qualify for, some not... check it out!
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Alaska Curiosity Scholarship
(Kelley & Canterbury, LLC)
- Deadline: May 31st, 2022
- http://kelleyandcanterbury.com/scholarship/
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Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
- Deadline: FAFSA completed by June 30th
- Register with the ACPE Student Aid Portal to track your APS status.
- APS eligibility is automatically filed with ACPE by NWABSD.
- APS Webpage
- APS Checklist
- APS Approved Institutions
- ACPE Student Aid Portal
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Alaska State Department of Education
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Aqqaluk Trust Scholarship
Deadlines: Summer Session, June 1; Fall Semester August 1!
Eligibility:
- NANA Shareholders or card descendants
- 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Completed application
Checklist:
- Two (2) letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose – Explain how you intend to use your education to enhance Inupiaq Values and culture
- Official Transcript
- Acceptance letter from college or university
- Class registration and class schedule
Amount:
- $3000 per semester Full-time
- $1500 per semester Part-time
Contact:
- 907 442-1607
- Aqqaluk.trust@nana.com
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Ambler Metals/NANA Kuuvangmiut
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Frank R Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: One week prior to the class start time
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of the Northwest Arctic Borough
CheckList:
- Official Transcript
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- College/Technical School Registration
- Budget Forecast
- Acceptance Letter
Amount:
- Dependent Upon Available Funds
Contact:
- Ariana Erlich 907 442-2500 or 442-8229
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GCI $cholarhip$ !!!
Qualifications:
- 2022 graduating seniors of an Alaska high school
- GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Seeking degree or certification with a STEM focus (View a list of some accepted STEM majors. Not all accepted majors are limited to this list.)
- Attending or enrolling in an accredited college or university or trade school
Preferences:
- Applicants who express an intention to return to Alaska to start careers
- Applicants living in a Rural location (Rural is defined as outside of the Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough and the City of Juneau.)
- Extracurriculars in STEM-based activities, including esports activities through Alaska School Activities Association
Criteria:
- Personal essay
- Resume
- High school transcripts
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, former or current employer, clergy members (preachers, pastors, rabbis, imams, etc.), a coach, school counselor or advisor, or a leader of an organization with which you are associated
Deadline: March 17, 2022
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June Nelson Memorial Scholarship (NWABSD)
Deadline: April 5, 2022
June Nelson Scholarship Info (NWABSD)
June Nelson Scholarship Application (NWABSD)
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in an educational field of study
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Graduate of Northwest Arctic Borough
- Must plan to be full time student at accredited college or university
Checklist:
- Letter of educational or professional intent
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from school staff
- College or University acceptance letter
Amount:
$1000/year
Contact:
Perrian Windhausen 442-1866 or pwindhausen@nwarctic.orgTony Jones 442-1882 or tjones@nwarctic.org -
June Nelson Memorial Scholarship (STATE)
Application Deadline April 1st, 2022
Requirements:
- Essay Prompt - "Working Toward Equity and Inclusion."
Additionally, the following information is needed:
- Your name and school information.
- Response to essay question - up to 750 words in length.
- Student involvement and activities history.
- Copy of high school transcript with cumulative GPA.
- Acceptance letter from a business, trade, or college institution.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation - one from a community member, and one from a teacher.
- SAT or ACT Test Scores.
If you have any questions or diffculties with the application, please call us at (907) 463-1660 or email aasb@aasb.org.
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Kotzebue IRA Scholarship
Kotzebue IRA Scholarship Webpage (Applications available here)
Deadlines:
- Spring Semester... January 10
- Spring Quarter... February 15
- Summer Semester... June 1
- Fall Semester... August 1
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Local IRA Scholarships
Buckland IRA Scholarship
- Deadline June 15th
- Buckland IRA Scholarship Application
Kiana IRA Scholarship
- Deadline June 30th
- Kiana IRA Scholarship Application
Noatak IRA Scholarship
- Deadline August 1st
- Noatak IRA Scholarship Application
Selawik IRA Scholarship
- Deadline June 30th
- Selawik IRA Scholarship Application
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Maniilaq
Scholarships for Training
- AVT-WIOA Application
- Deadline ASAP prior to start of training session
Scholarship for College
- (Maniilaq) Higher Education Scholarship
- Summer Deadline June 15
- Fall Deadline August 15
- Must fill out both Maniilaq Application & Intake Application
(Maniilaq) Paaraq Scholarship
- Summer Deadline June 4
- Fall Deadline August 6
- PAARAQ Application
(Maniilaq) James Qignak Wells Endowment Scholarship
- This scholarship is for current Juniors and Seniors in college, and graduate students.
- Deadline First Friday in August 6
- Endowment Application
- Contact:
- Call 442.7021 or 442.7668
- scholarships@maniilaq.org
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Truman D. Picard
Deadline: Friday, March 11, 2022
Award:
- $2,500 for college Students
- $2,500 for Grad Students
- $2,000 for graduating Senior High School students
Please see attachment for directions on applying.
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UA Scholar
- Deadline: May 1, 2022