Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students

Download Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students for a complete list of scholarships offered to Tribal members from across the Interior.

Corporations In The TCC/Interior Alaska Campus Region

Ahtna Heritage Foundation

https://www.ahtna.com/shareholders/vocational-scholarship/
PO Box 213
Glennallen, AK 99588
Phone: (907) 822-5778
Email: scholarship@ahtna.net
Deadlines: December 15 for Spring, July 15 for Fall
Eligibility: Ahtna Shareholders (villages in the Ahtna region: Cantwell, Cheesh’na (Chistochina), Chitina, Kluti-Kaah (Copper Center), Gakona, Gulkana, Mentasta, and Tazlina)

Doyon Foundation

https://doyonfoundation.com/
615 Bidwell Ave., Suite 101
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 459-2048
Email: scholarships@doyon@doyon.com
Deadline by Semester: November 15 for Spring, May 15 for Fall, March 15 for Summer
Eligibility: Be enrolled to Doyon, Limited, or be the child of an original enrollee

Tribal Government Scholarships - TCC Region

Allakaket Traditional Council

P.O. Box 50
Allakaket, AK 99720
Phone: (907) 968-2237
Fax: (907) 968-2233
Email: allakaketepa@yahoo.com
Full time students: $2,300
(also see K’oyitl’ots’ina, Limited)

Arctic Village Traditional Council

P.O. Box 22059
Arctic Village, AK 99722
Phone: (907) 587-5523/5328
Fax: (907) 587-5128
Email: av_council@hotmail.com
Full time: $3,000
Part-time: $1,500
Must be a resident of Arctic Village

Birch Creek Tribe

Scholarships administered by Tanana Chiefs Conference
https://www.tananachiefs.org/services/education/
122 First Ave, Suite 500
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-8251 ext. 5071
Email: Education_Dept@tananachiefs.org
Deadline by Semester: April 30 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, March 15 for Summer
Eligibility: Tribal members of Birch Creek

Circle Native Community

P.O. Box 89
Circle, AK 99733
Phone: (907) 773-2822
Email: jessica.fields@tananachiefs.org
Full time: $3,000
Part-time: $2,000
Adult Vocational Training: $5,000

Eagle IRA Council

P.O. Box 19
Eagle, 99738
Phone: (907) 547-2281
Email: kulvi@eaglevillageak.com
Eligibility: Tribal enrollment
Full time: $2,500

Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (Fort Yukon)

https://www.fortyukon.org/education-employment
P.O. Box 126
Fort Yukon, Alaska 99740
Phone: (907) 662-2581
Email: education@fortyukon.org
Deadline by Semester: July 15 for Fall, December 15 for Spring
Eligibility: Member of Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government

Louden Tribe (Galena)

https://www.loudentribe.org/scholarships
P.O. Box 244
Galena, AK, 99741
Phone: (907) 656-1711
Email: office@loudentribe.com
Deadline by Semester: June 30 for Fall, December 31 for Spring
Eligibility: Louden Tribal Member
Applications are reviewed twice a year
College Scholarship
(also see Gana-A’Yoo Foundation)

Holy Cross

P.O. Box 89
Holy Cross, AK, 99602
Phone: (907) 476-7124/7201
Full time: $1,500
Part-time: 750

Hughes

P.O. Box 45029
Hughes, AK 99745
Phone: (907) 889-2239
$1000 Upperclass level, $750 Lowerclassmen
(also see K’oyitl’ots’ina, Limited)

Huslia Village

(also see K’oyitl’ots’ina, Limited)

Kaltag Village

https://www.kaltagtribe.com/
Box 129, Kaltag, AK, 99748
Phone: (907) 534-2224
Email: kaltagtribe@hotmail.com
Deadline by Semester: November 15, March 15
Eligibility: Tribal Enrollment or verification of Alaska Native Ancestry
Higher Education Grant
Scholarship amount: $500
(also see Gana-A’Yoo Foundation)

McGrath Native Village Council

https://mnvcdev.muniweb.com
P.O. Box 134
McGrath, AK, 99627
Phone: (907) 524-3024
Email: tribaladmin@mcgrath.com
Deadlines: July 31 for Fall, December 15 for Spring
Eligibility: Members and descendants of McGrath

https://mnvcdev.muniweb.com/tribal-services/membership/scholarships/

Native Village of Minto

Northway Village Council

https://northwayvillagecouncil.org/
PO Box 516
Northway AK 99764
Phone: (907) 778-2311
Email: nicholr@aptalaska.net
Deadline by Semester: May 15 for Fall, November 15 for Spring
Higher Education Scholarship

Nulato Tribe

http://www.nulatotribe.net/
P.O. Box 10
Nulato, AK, 99765
Phone: (907) 898-2339
Email: nulatortribe@hotmail.com
Full time: $1,500
Deadline by Semester: April 30 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer
Eligibility: Enrolled in the Nulato Tribe
Higher Education Scholarship
(also see Gana-A’Yoo Foundation)

Rampart Tribal Council

P.O. Box 67029
Rampart, AK 99767
Phone: (907) 358-3312
Full time: $2,000, Part-time: $1,000

Native Village of Ruby

P.O. Box 210
Ruby, AK, 99768
Phone: (907) 468-4479
Full time: $1,500, Part-time: $1,000

Shageluk Traditional Council

P.O. Box 109
Shageluk, AK, 99665
Phone: (907) 473-8239
Full time: $1,500+, Part-time: $1,500, AVT: based on need

Tanacross

P.O. Box 76009
Tanacross, AK 99776
Phone: (907) 883-5024/4496
Scholarship amount: $1,500

Native Village of Tetlin

Additional Scholarships

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

https://avec.org/
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 1(800) 478-1818
Email: scholarships@avec.org
Deadline by Semester: April 15 for Fall, August 15 for Spring
Eligibility: AVEC member or live in a household with an AVEC member
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Scholarship

Chitina Traditional Indian Village Council

https://www.chitina.org/
PO Box 31
Chitina, AK 99566
Phone: (907) 823-2215
Email: ctivc@outlook.com
Deadline by Semester: July 15 for Fall, December 15 for Spring
Eligibility: American Native and/or American Indian children or youth
Johnson O’Malley Scholarship (need to log in)
Link: https://www.chitina.org/scholarship-application.html

Cheesh’na Tribal Council

https://www.cheeshna.com/
PO Box 217
Gakona, AK, 99586
Phone: (907) 822-3503
Email: tribaladmin@cheeshna.com
Deadline: April 30^th Academic year, November 15 Spring Semester
Full time: $1,500, Part-time: $750
Eligibility: Enrolled Tribal members

Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska

https://ceequity.org/
PO Box 90791
Anchorage, Alaska 99509-0791
Phone: (907) 399-0582
Email: scholarship@ceequity.org
Deadline: April 19
Eligibility: Students in CEEA districts: Alaska Gateway School District, Anchorage School District, Bristol Bay Borough School District, Kake City School District, Lower Kuskokwim School District, Nenana City School District, Nome Public Schools, Northwest Arctic Borough School District, St. Mary’s School District, and Yupiit School District
Spike Jorgensen Scholarship: https://ceequity.org/scholarship

K’oyitl’ots’ina, Limited (K Corp)

https://www.kcorpalaska.com/
1603 College Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: (907) 352-8119
Email: info@kcorpalaska.com
Deadline: July 15 for Fall, December 5 for Spring
Eligibility: Be a K’oyitl’ots’ina Settlement Trust unit holder (Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes or Huslia)
Higher Education Scholarship
Full time: $1,000, Part-time: $500
https://www.kcorpalaska.com/scholarships

Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)

https://www.gvea.com/
758 Illinois Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-1151
Email: scholarship@gvea.com
Deadline: March 15 for Fall, November 1 for Spring
Eligibility: To be eligible for any GVEA scholarship, the applicant (or member of the applicant’s immediate family) must be a member of Golden Valley Electric Association and receive electric power from GVEA at his/her principal residence.
Awards: Each year, GVEA awards 8 scholarships. All 8 scholarships have the same application period and will be awarded at GVEA’s Annual Meeting each year.
Contact: For direct questions/inquiries: call (907) 458-5862 or email GVEA Scholarships.

Academic Degree Scholarship (4 years)($16,000 – 1 awarded)
Academic Scholarships ($3,500 – 3 awarded)
Continuing Education Scholarships ($3,000 – 3 awarded)
Career and Technical Education Scholarship ($3,500 – 1 awarded)

MTNT, Ltd.

https://mtnt.net/
400 W Tudor Rd., Suite A400
Anchorage, AK, 99503
Phone: (907) 644-1200
Email: info@mtnt.net
Deadlines: July 15 for Fall, December 15 for Spring
MTNT, Ltd. is an Alaska Native Village Corporation established in 1976 as a consolidation of the four Alaska village corporations of McGrath, Takotna, Nikolai and Telida.
Eligibility: MTNT Shareholder or a descendant of an original Shareholder

Tanana Chiefs Conference

https://www.tananachiefs.org/
122 First Ave, Suite 500
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-8251 ext. 5071
Email: Education_Dept@tananachiefs.org
Deadline by Semester: April 30 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, March 15 for Summer

Higher Education & AVT -Birch Creek, Huslia, Minto & Tetlin

Eligibility: Tribal members of Birch Creek, Huslia, Minto and Tetlin

Adult Vocational Training (AVT)

Eligibility: Fairbanks resident and enrolled to a federally recognized tribe

Adult Vocational Training Scholarships

Competitive Scholarships

Eligibility: Open to all Tribally-enrolled Alaska Natives that reside in one of the 42 Tanana Chiefs Conference communities:

Tozitna, Ltd.

https://www.tozitna.com/
PO Box 77129
Tanana, AK 99777
Phone: (907) 366-7255
Email: office@tozitna.com
Deadline: Can apply up to 30 days before or during their current academic year
Eligibility: Tozitna Stockholders or descendants of original enrollee

Yukon Delta Fisheries Association

https://ydfda.org/
2909 Arctic Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 644-0326
Deadline: April 15 (summer semester), July 15 (fall semester), and December 15 (spring semester)
The primary purpose of the program is to provide financial aid to both full-time & part-time undergraduate and graduate students from Alakanuk, Emmonak, Grayling, Kotlik, Mountain Village, and Nunam Iqua, who are enrolled and attending an accredited college or university that may be located either inside or outside the state of Alaska. These include any accredited post-secondary junior colleges and any institution that is accredited and offers a Bachelor’s degree. Also, courses provided by the Career Academy in Alaska may be considered for funding.
Award: $3,500 per semester for full time, $1,850 for part-time

Other Corporation Scholarships

Arctic Slope

Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) www.arcticed.com
AEF is a non-profit private foundation that provides support to eligible students pursuing either a degree or certification. AEF offers scholarships for short term training programs, undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs, vocational programs, as well as special awards for individuals that exemplify leadership within the communities.
Phone: (toll free) 1-(800)770-2772 or locally at (907) 852-9456
Email: arcticed@asrc.com
The scholarships available are as follows:

2 Year Programs (Associates, Certificates): $11,500 Yearly Limit
College (4-year program): $13,500 Yearly Limit
Graduate: $21,500 Yearly Limit
Short Term Training: $4,500 Yearly Limit
North Slope Graduating Seniors: 3 awards per village on the Arctic Slope. Awards are nominated by school staff.
Ivalu Scholarship: Up to $15,000/year for 4 years The Ivalu Scholarship awards applicants who are making noteworthy and influential contributions to their community serving as a role model of implementing and following the 12 Iñupiaq Core Values.
Anaġi Leadership Award: Up to $24,000/year for 4 years. The Anaġi Leadership Award covers tuition, fees, books, room and board to be used for college or training expenses for up to four years. One scholarship is awarded each year.
At-Large High School Scholarship Award: Offered to graduating high school seniors continuing their education, with a 2.0 minimum GPA at time of application.

Bering Straits Native Corporation

Beringia Settlement Trust Scholarship Program
https://beringstraits.com/scholarship/
Phone: (907) 563-3788
Email: SHDevelopment@bsnc.net
Deadlines: June 30 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, May 1 for Summer
Eligible applicants must be an original shareholder of Bering Straits Native Corporation or a direct lineal descendant of an original shareholder.
Vocational: Six (6) weeks prior to training start date.

Bristol Bay Foundation

https://www.bristolbayfoundation.org/
Phone: (907) 265-7810
Email: joanie@bristolbayfoundation.org
Deadline: April 4
BBF offers two major scholarship applications each year: the Higher Education scholarship program and the Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) program.
Eligibility: Both programs are open to serve direct lineal descendants. There are no blood quantum or residency requirements.
Students are encouraged to start their applications early to ensure all requirements are received before the deadline date. Apply online at myBBNC.net or contact us to request a paper application.

Calista Education and Culture, Inc.

http://www.calistaeducation.org/scholarships.html
5015 Business Park Blvd, Ste. 3000
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 310-0871
E-mail: scholarships@calistacorp.com
Deadlines: June 30 for Fall, December 1 for Spring
Eligibility: Applicant must be a Calista Corporation Voting Shareholder or Descendant (either natural born or legally adopted) of an Original Shareholder.
Scholarship awards are awarded on a Fall and Spring Term basis in alignment with the application deadline. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees. The scholarship recipient must have a 2.0 or higher GPA and maintain and satisfactorily complete a full-time or part-time status for the entire semester/quarter they received the scholarship.

Chugach Heritage Foundation

https://www.chugachheritagefoundation.org/scholarships/
3800 Centerpoint Dr., Suite 1200
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-563-8866
Deadline: August 30^th (Fall Term), December 27^th (Winter/Spring Term), March 29^th(Spring Quarter Term), May 31^st (Summer Term)
CHF offers scholarships to support students seeking college and university degrees (Associates, Bachelors, & Graduate/PhD, vocational certificates, job training, and possible internship opportunities.

CIRI Foundation

https://thecirifoundation.org/scholarships/
3201 C St Suite 506
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-793-3575 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Alaska Time)
Email: tcf@thecirifoundation.org
Eligibility: CIRI original shareholder or lineal descendant
Scholarships are awarded on a per-term basis, replacing academic year awards. Students will receive $200 per credit hour, with up to $3,000 per term for 15+ credits (e.g., $2,400 for 12 credits).

Gana-A’Yoo Foundation

https://ganaayoo.com/gana-ayoo-foundation/
3900 C Street Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99503
Email: foundation@ganaayoo.com
Phone: (907) 569-9599
Deadline: July 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, May 15 for Summer
Eligibility: Gana-A’Yoo Limited Shareholders or direct descendants (Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, and Kaltag)
Higher Educational/Vocational Training
Scholarship Application and Guidelines: ganaayoo.awardspring.com

Koniag Education Foundation

https://koniageducation.org/scholarships/kef-general-scholarship/
3800 Centerpoint Dr., Suite 702
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 562-9093
Email: kef@koniageducation.org
Deadline: Opens December 15 and closes March 15 annually (funding for the following Fall and/or Winter, and/or Spring). This award must be applied for annually.
Eligibility: KEF offers merit-based scholarships to Koniag Shareholders and registered Descendants who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree through an accredited educational institution. These scholarships are competitive and are scored by an independent scholarship review committee.

NANA – Aqqaluk Trust

https://www.aqqaluktrust.com/education-scholarships/
PO Box 509
Kotzebue, AK, 99752
Phone: (907) 442-1607
Email: aqqaluk.trust@aqqaluktrust.com
Eligibility: Aqqaluk Trust is proud to serve the NANA Region in Northwest Alaska. From Kotzebue to Kivalina, Buckland to Kobuk, and everything in between, we are committed to growing future leaders through education, cultural connection and Iñupiat Ilitqusiat values.
The Aqqaluk Trust awards scholarships to NANA shareholders, their descendants and dependents who are pursuing college and post-graduate degrees and post-secondary education.

Sealaska Scholarship Program

https://www.mysealaska.com/Opportunities/Scholarships
One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-1512
Deadline: December 15 application opens, March 1 deadline
Sealaska offers financial support for students who want to go to college or vocational schools. Investing in the vision and hard work of people in our community is important.
To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:

Alaska Native as defined as “Native” under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
Enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, OR are Native lineal descendants of Alaska Natives enrolled to Sealaska Corporation whether the applicant owns Sealaska Corporation stock or not.
Have a GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate, and 3.0 for graduate.
Accepted and enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution.