ATIA Foundation Scholarships
$2,500
Overview
The ATIA Foundation offers two scholarship opportunities for Alaskan residents who are pursuing or working in the visitor industry: the Foundation Student Scholarship and the Professional Development Scholarship. Below are the eligibility criteria, award details, and application instructions for each.
Foundation Student Scholarship
Eligibility and purpose
- Available to Alaskan residents who are enrolled in—or plan to enroll in—an educational program that prepares them for a career in tourism.
- Awards, if made, will be paid directly to an accredited educational institution on behalf of the recipient.
Award use
- Scholarship funds are intended to support coursework and study...
Overview
The ATIA Foundation offers two scholarship opportunities for Alaskan residents who are pursuing or working in the visitor industry: the Foundation Student Scholarship and the Professional Development Scholarship. Below are the eligibility criteria, award details, and application instructions for each.
Foundation Student Scholarship
Eligibility and purpose
- Available to Alaskan residents who are enrolled in—or plan to enroll in—an educational program that prepares them for a career in tourism.
- Awards, if made, will be paid directly to an accredited educational institution on behalf of the recipient.
Award use
- Scholarship funds are intended to support coursework and study...
Don Richter Memorial Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
The Alaska Geological Society is accepting applications to the Don Richter Scholarship to support graduate student research. Projects in any geology or geophysics discipline that are tied to work in Alaska are eligible. Proposals that align with Don Richter’s areas of interest—particularly volcanology, igneous petrology, neotectonics, or field-based studies in the Aleutian arc, Talkeetna Mountains, Wrangell Mountains region, Denali Fault system, or south-central Alaska stratigraphy—are especially welcome. One award of $2,500 will be granted.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Must be a current MS or PhD candidate in geoscience or an equivalent...
Overview
The Alaska Geological Society is accepting applications to the Don Richter Scholarship to support graduate student research. Projects in any geology or geophysics discipline that are tied to work in Alaska are eligible. Proposals that align with Don Richter’s areas of interest—particularly volcanology, igneous petrology, neotectonics, or field-based studies in the Aleutian arc, Talkeetna Mountains, Wrangell Mountains region, Denali Fault system, or south-central Alaska stratigraphy—are especially welcome. One award of $2,500 will be granted.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Must be a current MS or PhD candidate in geoscience or an equivalent...
AGS Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
The Alaska Geological Society (AGS) is a nonprofit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, made up of professional geoscientists and community members who enjoy earth science. Visit our website to learn more about the Society and its activities.
Eligibility
To be considered for an AGS scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
- Be a candidate for a BA, BS, MS, PhD, or an equivalent degree in geoscience or a closely related program.
- Pursue a project, thesis, or dissertation whose topic centers on Alaskan geology or a related...
Introduction
The Alaska Geological Society (AGS) is a nonprofit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, made up of professional geoscientists and community members who enjoy earth science. Visit our website to learn more about the Society and its activities.
Eligibility
To be considered for an AGS scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
- Be a candidate for a BA, BS, MS, PhD, or an equivalent degree in geoscience or a closely related program.
- Pursue a project, thesis, or dissertation whose topic centers on Alaskan geology or a related...
Nick Begich Alaskan Scholarships
$8,000
Introduction and timeline - All applications — including scholarship, internship, and fellowship submissions — must be filed by February each year. The Fund’s Board of Directors reviews all entries, and award recipients are announced in April, frequently timed to coincide with the late Congressman’s birthday. - About the Fund: Established in 1977, the scholarship program honors the legacy of the late Alaskan Congressman Nicholas J. Begich. Mr. Begich arrived in Alaska in 1956 as a teacher and believed strongly that education is both a right and a privilege that should be accessible to everyone. Who is eligible - Applicants must...
Introduction and timeline - All applications — including scholarship, internship, and fellowship submissions — must be filed by February each year. The Fund’s Board of Directors reviews all entries, and award recipients are announced in April, frequently timed to coincide with the late Congressman’s birthday. - About the Fund: Established in 1977, the scholarship program honors the legacy of the late Alaskan Congressman Nicholas J. Begich. Mr. Begich arrived in Alaska in 1956 as a teacher and believed strongly that education is both a right and a privilege that should be accessible to everyone. Who is eligible - Applicants must...
Sealaska Heritage Institute Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
Sealaska annually provides hundreds of merit-based scholarships — both full- and part-time — to support emerging leaders from our community. Since the program began, we have distributed roughly 11,000 scholarships, totaling about $20 million.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Meet the definition of Alaska Native as “Native” under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
- Be enrolled in Sealaska Corporation, OR be a Native lineal descendant of an Alaska Native who is enrolled in Sealaska Corporation (ownership of Sealaska stock is not required).
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate...
Overview
Sealaska annually provides hundreds of merit-based scholarships — both full- and part-time — to support emerging leaders from our community. Since the program began, we have distributed roughly 11,000 scholarships, totaling about $20 million.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Meet the definition of Alaska Native as “Native” under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
- Be enrolled in Sealaska Corporation, OR be a Native lineal descendant of an Alaska Native who is enrolled in Sealaska Corporation (ownership of Sealaska stock is not required).
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate...
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Doyon Foundation Scholarships
$12,500
Introduction
Doyon Foundation, the private charitable arm of Doyon, Limited, provides scholarships that support the educational and cultural goals of Doyon shareholders and their children. In 2024 the Foundation distributed $2,000,000 in awards to 469 students. Before creating an account and submitting an application, confirm you meet the eligibility rules shown below.
Types of awards
The Foundation offers four categories of funding to serve a range of students:
- Competitive scholarships
- Full‑time awards
- Part‑time awards
- High school awards and career & technical awards
Which award fits me?
Use the online tool to determine the best scholarship for...
Introduction
Doyon Foundation, the private charitable arm of Doyon, Limited, provides scholarships that support the educational and cultural goals of Doyon shareholders and their children. In 2024 the Foundation distributed $2,000,000 in awards to 469 students. Before creating an account and submitting an application, confirm you meet the eligibility rules shown below.
Types of awards
The Foundation offers four categories of funding to serve a range of students:
- Competitive scholarships
- Full‑time awards
- Part‑time awards
- High school awards and career & technical awards
Which award fits me?
Use the online tool to determine the best scholarship for...
Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships
$9,000
Introduction
This scholarship supports studies in select fields at accredited colleges or universities. Below are the eligibility rules, who may not apply, deadlines, and the documents first-time applicants must submit.
Eligible programs
Applicants enrolled in or pursuing diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degrees in any of the following areas at an accredited institution are eligible:
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- Physical education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Nonprofit management
Who may apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid
- Have been a resident of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough for at least...
Introduction
This scholarship supports studies in select fields at accredited colleges or universities. Below are the eligibility rules, who may not apply, deadlines, and the documents first-time applicants must submit.
Eligible programs
Applicants enrolled in or pursuing diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degrees in any of the following areas at an accredited institution are eligible:
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- Physical education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Nonprofit management
Who may apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid
- Have been a resident of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough for at least...
Alaska CFAB Scholarship
$3,500
Alaskans support one another and value education as a force for shaping the future. Through the Alaska Community Foundation, generous donors have pooled resources to help Alaska residents pursue post-secondary education.
Each year ACF makes more than 60 scholarships available to students from Alaska — and it all begins with a single application. Sign in to apply now.
Important dates: the ACF post-secondary scholarship application opens January 15 and closes March 15. With one login and one application you will be considered for every award for which you qualify. After you complete a few basic questions about your education and...
Alaskans support one another and value education as a force for shaping the future. Through the Alaska Community Foundation, generous donors have pooled resources to help Alaska residents pursue post-secondary education.
Each year ACF makes more than 60 scholarships available to students from Alaska — and it all begins with a single application. Sign in to apply now.
Important dates: the ACF post-secondary scholarship application opens January 15 and closes March 15. With one login and one application you will be considered for every award for which you qualify. After you complete a few basic questions about your education and...
Dr. John Halligan Scholarship
$2,500
INTRODUCTION / BIO
Dr. John Halligan is a 1985 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Washington and then served as a Radiation Oncologist in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 2008. Upon leaving the military, Dr. Halligan moved to Alaska to become Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Providence Alaska Medical Center. He has since broadened access to advanced cancer treatment across the state by establishing Radiation Oncology clinics...
INTRODUCTION / BIO
Dr. John Halligan is a 1985 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Washington and then served as a Radiation Oncologist in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 2008. Upon leaving the military, Dr. Halligan moved to Alaska to become Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Providence Alaska Medical Center. He has since broadened access to advanced cancer treatment across the state by establishing Radiation Oncology clinics...
David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship
$2,500
The David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship was created to help exceptional students obtain registered nursing degrees and to promote nursing service in Alaska’s smaller communities. It commemorates David E. Knox and his dedication to rural healthcare.
Knox came to Alaska in 1973 after serving as a surgical technician in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, intent on a career in surgical nursing. He began his Alaskan practice in Sitka with the Public Health Service surgical unit and earned his R.N. through UAA. After ten years with the Public Health Service, he was appointed coordinator of the surgical unit...
The David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship was created to help exceptional students obtain registered nursing degrees and to promote nursing service in Alaska’s smaller communities. It commemorates David E. Knox and his dedication to rural healthcare.
Knox came to Alaska in 1973 after serving as a surgical technician in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, intent on a career in surgical nursing. He began his Alaskan practice in Sitka with the Public Health Service surgical unit and earned his R.N. through UAA. After ten years with the Public Health Service, he was appointed coordinator of the surgical unit...
Alaska State Fairgrounds Scholarship
$3,000
2026 Scholarship Overview
Eligibility
- Open to all Alaska junior and senior high school students who intend to pursue college or vocational training.
Awards
- $3,000 — First Place
- $2,000 — Second Place
- $1,500 — Third Place
- $1,000 — 4-H/FFA/Vendor Award / Dependents of Fair Members
- Four (4) $500 Special Recognition Awards
- One (1) $500 Honorable Mention
Note: Every applicant who submits a complete application will receive two complimentary admissions to the 2026 Alaska State Fair (August 21–September 7, 2026).
Application Requirements
Submit the following items with your application:
- Cover letter explaining why you...
2026 Scholarship Overview
Eligibility
- Open to all Alaska junior and senior high school students who intend to pursue college or vocational training.
Awards
- $3,000 — First Place
- $2,000 — Second Place
- $1,500 — Third Place
- $1,000 — 4-H/FFA/Vendor Award / Dependents of Fair Members
- Four (4) $500 Special Recognition Awards
- One (1) $500 Honorable Mention
Note: Every applicant who submits a complete application will receive two complimentary admissions to the 2026 Alaska State Fair (August 21–September 7, 2026).
Application Requirements
Submit the following items with your application:
- Cover letter explaining why you...
