Alaska Scholarships for High School and College Students

Welcome to the Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program. CHF offers scholarships to support students seeking college and university degrees (Associates, Bachelors, & Graduate/PhD, vocational certificates, job training, and possible internship opportunities.Vocational ScholarshipThis scholarship is available for students registered in any recognized vocational/certificate/license-based training program.Students can receive a maximum of $5,750 within a calendar year under this program.College ScholarshipThis scholarship is available for students enrolled in an Associate level or Bachelor level degree program at an accredited college or university.Students can receive up to $5,750 per academic year at the Associate level, or up to $7,250 per academic year at the...

Our 2025-2026 Scholarship/Fellowship round is now open.  Applications will close on February 28, 2025 and awardees will be announced in June, 2025.All applications (Scholarships or Internships / Fellowships) are due in February of each year, and reviewed by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Successful applicants are announced in the month of April, often coinciding with the late Congressman’s birthday.Our Scholarship fund was created in 1977 to carry on the ideals of the late Alaskan Congressman Nicholas J. Begich, who came to the state in 1956 as a teacher and believed that education was both a right and a privilege, one...

The Alaska Geological Society is a not-for-profit organization of both professional geoscientists and general earth science enthusiasts.  Our mission is to promote interest in, and understanding of, the geology of Alaska and to provide a forum and common organization for those interested in geology and related earth sciences.  EligibilityFull-time enrollment at an accredited institute of higher education.Status as a BA, BS, MS, or PhD candidate in geoscience or equivalent degree program.Project or thesis/dissertation topic focused on Alaskan geology or related geoscience topic.Having received the AGS Scholarship no more than two (2) times previously.  Previous awardees shall be additionally required to...

Students interested in applying for an ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship must be Alaskan residents enrolled or intending to enroll in a program of study in preparation for a career in tourism. Scholarship funds, if awarded, will only be paid directly to an accredited institution on the recipient’s behalf.TO APPLY: Submit an online application.DEADLINE: The 2025 Foundation Student Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications through January 31, 2025Please review our Frequently Asked Questions prior to applying.Professional Development Scholarship Program:The ATIA Foundation is pleased to offer a program for Alaskan residents currently employed in a travel industry-related business. The ATIA Foundation Professional...

The Alaska Geological Society’s Don Richter Scholarship fund is requesting applications for support of graduate student research. Proposals in all geology and geophysics disciplines related to work in Alaska are welcome, and proposals for research in the areas of Don’s interests, including volcanology, igneous petrology, neotectonics, or field-based studies in the Aleutian arc, Talkeetna Mountains, and Wrangell Mountains region are especially encouraged.  The scholarship fund will award $2000 to one proposal.EligibilityEnrollment at an accredited institute of higher education.Status as a MS or PhD candidate in geoscience or equivalent degree program.Project or thesis/dissertation topic focused on Alaskan geology or related geoscience...

Are you interested in pursuing higher education after graduation to help prepare you to find employment with a steady income?Do you have a desire to go back to school to get vocational training to develop a new set of skills?Would you like to find a career with good benefits?Do you need financial assistance to help you pursue your educational dreams?AVEC may be able to help you achieve your dreams. The AVEC Scholarship Committee awards multiple scholarships towards vocational, technical and academic programs each year.Scholarship applicants must be an AVEC member or live in a household with an active AVEC membership....

Sealaska awards hundreds of full-time and part-time merit-based scholarships to our community's future leaders every year. To date, we have awarded approximately 11,000 scholarships totaling $20 million.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.Important Dates (Every year)December 15 Application becomes availableFebruary 1 Early...

The Alaska Bar Association offers law school scholarships to current 1st or 2nd year law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.Applications for a scholarship must be sent to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.The application must include:Completed application formProof of enrollment in law schoolResumeProof of Alaska residency or an explanation of ties to AlaskaPersonal statement in which the student discusses his/her ties to Alaska, intent to return to Alaska, career goals, the reason for applying for the scholarship, and any other pertinent information he/she would like the...

The 2024-2025 general scholarship application is open for rural and community campuses for the 2024-2025 academic year!At the University of Alaska, we recognize the importance of a quality education and are dedicated to helping you achieve your higher education goals. The UA Foundation offers more than $4 million in scholarship awards annually, making higher education possible for any student who seeks it. Scholarships are available to students attending any campus of the UA (UAA/UAF/UAS and all community campuses). Many options are available, with hundreds of students receiving awards based on merit, financial need, outstanding achievement in specialized fields, or any...