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.

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.
• Application Deadline: August 30th (Fall Term), December 27th (Winter/Spring Term), March 29th (Spring Quarter Term), May 31st (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: June 28th

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 2023-2024 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.
• Application Deadline: August 29th & December 27th, 2024

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-serve basis.

Discretionary Scholarship

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