Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Chugach Heritage Foundation

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 Scholarship

• This 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.
• Application Deadlines: June 1st (June-September programs), September 30th (October-December programs)

College Scholarship

• This 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 Bachelor level.
• 2025 Application Deadlines: August 1st(Fall Term), December 27th (Winter/Spring Term), March 28th (Spring Quarter Term), May 30th (Summer Term)

Graduate Scholarship

• This competitive scholarship is available for students enrolled in an accredited graduate or Ph.D. level program.
• Students can receive a maximum of $12,100 per academic year under this program.
• Application Deadline:  August 8th  For new Graduate submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year

Regional Focus Scholarship

• This incentive scholarship is available for students eligible for the CHF College or Vocational scholarships with the intent to work within the Chugach Region and communities while pursuing education for a career in one of the focus areas designated for the academic year. The 2024-2025 focuses will be Medical programs, Maritime, & Education.
• Students can receive a up to $1,000 per academic year under this program. Awardees would receive this award in addition to the College or Vocational scholarships

Barney Uhart Memorial Scholarship

• This competitive scholarship is available to a senior at the undergraduate level or enrolled in a graduate program.
• Student(s) who are approved for this award will participate in a paid summer internship (over two summers) and eligible to receive up to $10,000 in additional CHF Scholarship funding.
• The travel and lodging for the internship will be also be provided.
• Application Deadline: December 31st

Alyeska Alaska Native Scholarship

• Open to students who express a high interest in working within the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Services (TAPS)/oil & gas industry.
• All eligibility and documentation requirements must be met, and applicants must have been approved for either the CHF College, Vocational, or Graduate Scholarship awards.
• Funding for this scholarship is limited, and eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discretionary Scholarship

This scholarship program has limited funding available to assist with unique educational and cultural opportunities.