AGC Alaska Scholarships
$20,000
Celebrating 75 Years of Building AlaskaFor 75 years, AGC’s mission of Advocate, Educate, and Promote has been at the forefront of all we do.In 1948, while still just a territory, the Associated General Contractors of Alaska was founded by a group of charter members, who recognized that while statehood may still be over a decade away, Alaska’s infrastructure needs were immediate. Watch the video below to see how AGC has evolved to meet the needs of our members, and Alaska's construction industry at large over the last 75 years.The Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Inc. (AGC of Alaska) scholarship program...
Celebrating 75 Years of Building AlaskaFor 75 years, AGC’s mission of Advocate, Educate, and Promote has been at the forefront of all we do.In 1948, while still just a territory, the Associated General Contractors of Alaska was founded by a group of charter members, who recognized that while statehood may still be over a decade away, Alaska’s infrastructure needs were immediate. Watch the video below to see how AGC has evolved to meet the needs of our members, and Alaska's construction industry at large over the last 75 years.The Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Inc. (AGC of Alaska) scholarship program...
Nick Begich Alaskan Scholarships
$8,000
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 that must be available to all.The application: Please read and follow these instructions to apply. Your application may include additional materials...
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 that must be available to all.The application: Please read and follow these instructions to apply. Your application may include additional materials...
Alaska State Firefighters Association Scholarship
$4,000
The objective of the Alaska State Firefighters Association is to serve our members through professionalism and leadership thereby enhancing the Fire/Rescue/EMS services of Alaska. Our association represents 1100 firefighters throughout Alaska.GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:As a benefit of membership, the Alaska State Firefighters Association (ASFA) will award up to $4000 per year to graduating seniors of ASFA members in good standing. If the applicant is an active member of an ASFA Chapter, (an Explorer or Cadet) they are eligible for this scholarship.All applicants must have a 2.0+ GPAAll applicants must be graduating from an Alaska high school. The applicant must show a...
The objective of the Alaska State Firefighters Association is to serve our members through professionalism and leadership thereby enhancing the Fire/Rescue/EMS services of Alaska. Our association represents 1100 firefighters throughout Alaska.GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:As a benefit of membership, the Alaska State Firefighters Association (ASFA) will award up to $4000 per year to graduating seniors of ASFA members in good standing. If the applicant is an active member of an ASFA Chapter, (an Explorer or Cadet) they are eligible for this scholarship.All applicants must have a 2.0+ GPAAll applicants must be graduating from an Alaska high school. The applicant must show a...
AGS Scholarship
$3,000
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...
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...
ATIA Foundation Scholarships
$2,500
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, 2025
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, 2025
Don Richter Memorial Scholarships
$2,000
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...
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...
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Educational Scholarships
$1,000
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....
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 Heritage Institute Scholarships
$1,000
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...
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...
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
$1,000
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 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...
Dr. Jon Baker Memorial Scholarship
$500
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...
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...
Women's Cyber Security Scholarships
$5,000
AWARDSUp to ten scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees, books and required materials. Recipients do NOT recieve award funds.Awards must be accepted within three (3) weeks of award notification. If the award has not been accepted it will be awarded to another applicant.All awards must be disbursed to the recipient's educational institution by Dec. 31st of the award year. Awards will NOT carry over to the following year.Awards do not renew. You will need to...
AWARDSUp to ten scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees, books and required materials. Recipients do NOT recieve award funds.Awards must be accepted within three (3) weeks of award notification. If the award has not been accepted it will be awarded to another applicant.All awards must be disbursed to the recipient's educational institution by Dec. 31st of the award year. Awards will NOT carry over to the following year.Awards do not renew. You will need to...
Ninth Circuit Court Civics Contest
$3,000
When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important to MeWhat is the thing you prize the most? The possession you would never give away? Never put someplace you couldn’t find it? Maybe you are thinking computer, phone, fancy jewelry, favorite childhood stuffie or something like that.But how about your rights? As a U.S. citizen, you are guaranteed fundamental rights under the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United States. Hand in hand with those rights come serious responsibilities to our nation and our society.The 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest prompt challenges you to dive...
When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important to MeWhat is the thing you prize the most? The possession you would never give away? Never put someplace you couldn’t find it? Maybe you are thinking computer, phone, fancy jewelry, favorite childhood stuffie or something like that.But how about your rights? As a U.S. citizen, you are guaranteed fundamental rights under the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United States. Hand in hand with those rights come serious responsibilities to our nation and our society.The 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest prompt challenges you to dive...