FREE SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES FOR YOUR BRIGHT FUTURE
We get it. Everyone needs some help at some point in their life. That's why we've curated these scholarship resources to help you on your journey.
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ALASKA EXCEL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
You can apply for this scholarship if you need training or preparation for college, trades, jobs, or the military! Scholarship funds can be used for a driver's license, interview clothing, government issued documents, tuition travel costs, books and fees, room and board, help with TABE, help with ASVAB, a food workers card, or to open a bank account. Read on for the eligibility requirements.
DUE DATE:
April 14th, 2024
ELIGIBILITY:
- Current high school senior to 24 years of age at time of application
- GED or high school diploma (if a high school senior credentials due upon graduation)
- Earned 1 high school credit with Alaska EXCEL, the equivalent of 2 EXCEL sessions (9, 10, 11, 12, or specialty session) or 1 Summer XL Camp.
SCHOLARSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES FOR YOUR AREA
| Organization | Deadline(s) | Eligibility |
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Alaska Community Foundation Application available at: alaskacf.org |
Varies | Varies |
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Arctic Education Foundation Application available at: arcticed.com/student-resources/ |
Varies | Varies |
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AVCP Application available at: avcp.org/scholarships |
Varies | Enrolled member of a tribe in the AVCP service area |
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AVEC, Inc. 1.800.478.1818 or 907.561.1818 Fax: 1.800.478.2389 Georgia Shaw |
April 15 – College Voc Training 2-3 Months prior to start date Application available at: avec.org |
Member of AVEC or residing in household whose head-of- household is a member |
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Calista Scholarship Fund 1.800.277.5516 Fax: 907.279.8430 Carmen Williams-Bydalek |
June 30th Application available at: calistacorp.org |
Enrolled or a Descendant of a shareholder |
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Coastal Villages Region Fund 1.888.795.5151 or 907.278.5151 Fax: 907.278.5150 Lloyd Black |
May 31st – Fall Oct. 31st – Spring Application available at: coastalvillages.org |
CVRF Community Members |
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Doyon Foundation Application available at: doyonfoundation.com/scholarships/ |
March 15 | Shareholder of Doyon |
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Jeff Cheng Memorial Scholarship Application available at: alaskacf.org |
March 17 | Students in Flight Training |
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K Corp Application available at: kcorpalaska.com/scholarships |
July 15 Dec 15 |
Shareholder of K'oyitl'ots'ina |
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Sea Alaska Application available at: myseaalaska.com/opportunities/scholarships |
March 1 | Enrolled to Sealaska Corporation |
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State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development 1.888.282.3526 or 907.543.1601 |
At least two months prior to start-date | Depends on Program |
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United Utilities, Inc. 1.800.478.2020 ext. 5214 Fax: 907.563.3185 Tam Cleary |
April 15 Application available at: unicom-alaska.com |
Communities served by United Utilities, Inc. |
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Wood Bison Application available at: woodbison.org |
February 13 | Interest in biology and Wood Bison |
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Yukon-Delta Fisheries Development Association Scholarship Fund 1.877.985.6625 or 907.949.1202 Doug Redfox |
Feb. 14th – UA Foundation Two months prior for Vocational Training |
YDFDA Community Members |
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YK Health Corporation PA Healthcare Professional Scholarship 1.800.478.3321 ext. 6981 or 907.543.6981 Fax: 907.543.6061 Laurinda O’Brien |
No Deadline Application available at: ykhc.org |
Tribal Members and Descendants |
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Education Housing Assistance Grants See or call your Local Tribal Office |
Limited Funds available First come first served |
Enrolled Member to a Tribal Village |
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 1.888.795.5151 or 907.278.5151 Fax: 907.278.5150 Lloyd Black |
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