Alaska Airmen Scholarships
$10,000
Our members proudly back the expansion of aviation as both a profession and a way of life. In partnership with aviation leaders, we award multiple scholarships each year aimed at supporting the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts. Alaskans have made it clear that local aviation matters — contributions are coming in from across the state to help these emerging pilots, technicians, managers, engineers, and drone operators build their careers.
What the scholarships support
- Pilots
- Aircraft mechanics and technicians
- Air traffic controllers
- Airport managers
- Drone pilots
- Aerospace engineers (and other related careers)
Scholarship...
Our members proudly back the expansion of aviation as both a profession and a way of life. In partnership with aviation leaders, we award multiple scholarships each year aimed at supporting the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts. Alaskans have made it clear that local aviation matters — contributions are coming in from across the state to help these emerging pilots, technicians, managers, engineers, and drone operators build their careers.
What the scholarships support
- Pilots
- Aircraft mechanics and technicians
- Air traffic controllers
- Airport managers
- Drone pilots
- Aerospace engineers (and other related careers)
Scholarship...
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...
Cook Inlet RCAC Scholarships
$2,500
Introduction
Congress established the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). CIRCAC’s statutory responsibilities include environmental monitoring in Cook Inlet, participating in oil spill prevention and response planning, and providing public education about these activities. To support students whose education and career plans reflect these aims, CIRCAC is offering a $2,500 scholarship to assist a selected applicant in beginning or completing maritime skills training through a Maritime Academy, vocational program, or other maritime training program.
Important: Please read these guidelines carefully. Failure to follow the instructions or to provide required materials...
Introduction
Congress established the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). CIRCAC’s statutory responsibilities include environmental monitoring in Cook Inlet, participating in oil spill prevention and response planning, and providing public education about these activities. To support students whose education and career plans reflect these aims, CIRCAC is offering a $2,500 scholarship to assist a selected applicant in beginning or completing maritime skills training through a Maritime Academy, vocational program, or other maritime training program.
Important: Please read these guidelines carefully. Failure to follow the instructions or to provide required materials...
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...
ANTHC Scholarships
$5,000
Each year the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) provides ten $5,000 scholarships to Alaska Native and/or American Indian students from across Alaska who are pursuing careers in health care. The program’s purpose is to help grow the number of Alaska Native and American Indian professionals working in the health sector. Awards may be applied toward tuition, room and board, books, and related fees.
Contact
- Phone: 907-729-1301
- Fax: 907-729-3638
- Email: workforcedev@anthc.org
Who is eligible
- Alaska Native and/or American Indian
- Permanent resident of Alaska
- Interested in a health care–related career
- Enrolled full-time in higher...
Each year the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) provides ten $5,000 scholarships to Alaska Native and/or American Indian students from across Alaska who are pursuing careers in health care. The program’s purpose is to help grow the number of Alaska Native and American Indian professionals working in the health sector. Awards may be applied toward tuition, room and board, books, and related fees.
Contact
- Phone: 907-729-1301
- Fax: 907-729-3638
- Email: workforcedev@anthc.org
Who is eligible
- Alaska Native and/or American Indian
- Permanent resident of Alaska
- Interested in a health care–related career
- Enrolled full-time in higher...
Alaska Telecom Association Scholarship
$1,000
Alaska Telecom Association — 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline for applications: April 3, 2026
The Alaska Telecom Association (ATA) is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. These awards support Alaska resident students who plan to enroll in accredited post-secondary institutions or training programs. Complete applications must be received by April 3, 2026. Details and requirements follow.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be sponsored by an Active or Associate Member of the Alaska Telecom Association. Contact the member company directly to learn about any internal sponsorship rules; ATA will confirm sponsorship with the member as part of the review process....
Alaska Telecom Association — 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline for applications: April 3, 2026
The Alaska Telecom Association (ATA) is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. These awards support Alaska resident students who plan to enroll in accredited post-secondary institutions or training programs. Complete applications must be received by April 3, 2026. Details and requirements follow.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be sponsored by an Active or Associate Member of the Alaska Telecom Association. Contact the member company directly to learn about any internal sponsorship rules; ATA will confirm sponsorship with the member as part of the review process....
