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.
Also, to write a more targeted and specific Letter of Intent, look at these hints and ideas:
Scholarship Letter of Intent
FAFSA Help
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FAFSA Fridays at UAF
- One-on-one virtual FAFSA assistance via Zoom
- Available 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, 2023 (Please use the attached instructions for 2023)
Alaska Community Foundation
There are many scholarships on this single link... some you may qualify for, some not... check it out!
Alaska Curiosity Scholarship
(Kelley & Canterbury, LLC)
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
Alaska State Department of Education
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:
Ambler Metals/NANA Kuuvangmiut
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
Going Merry:
Multiple Scholarship options
Going Merry Link:
June Nelson Memorial Scholarship (NWABSD)
Deadline: April 5, 2023
June Nelson Scholarship Info Page
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:
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.
Application Access
PDF Application flyer
If you have any questions or diffculties with the application, please call us at (907) 463-1660 or email [email protected].
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Kotzebue IRA Scholarship
Deadlines:
- Spring Semester... January 10
- Spring Quarter... February 15
- Summer Semester... June 1
- Fall Semester... August 1
Local IRA Scholarships
Buckland IRA Scholarship
Kiana IRA Scholarship
Noatak IRA Scholarship
Selawik IRA Scholarship
Maniilaq Scholarships
Paaraq Application and Paaraq Policy
James Qignak Wells Endowment Scholarship Application and Endowment Program Policy
Maniilaq Higher Education Application
AVT & WIOA Application
Native Forward Scholarship Page
Description:
This site holds multiple scholarships for students. Some are designed for certain majors, while others are available for most degrees.
Native Forward
StudentScholarships.org:
Scholarship Webpage
Teck Alaska
- Teck Alaska Scholarship available through the Aqqaluk Trust Scholarship portal.
Truman D. Picard
Deadline: Friday, March 11, 2023
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.
Application & Requirements
UA Scholar
- Deadline: May 1, 2023 (Designated top 10% of Junior class)