Scholarships for Alaska students

21 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Alaska: local foundations found in IRS filings, Alaska state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Alaska · 1 of these say homeschoolers can apply.

• Alaska Education Grant (AEG)$500–4,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based grant for Alaska residents attending an Alaska college or training program at least half time; funds go to the neediest applicants first.
• Alaska Masonic Foundation for Children ScholarshipsGeneral scholarship assistance for children from the Alaska Masons' foundation.
• Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)$3,500–7,000 · Deadline June 30 · Homeschoolers welcomeMerit scholarship for Alaska high school graduates (public, private or home school) who finish a rigorous curriculum and meet a GPA or test-score cutoff; usable at Alaska colleges and training programs.
• Alaska State Elks Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Alaska State Elks Association charitable trust; five were awarded in the latest year. See the association website for eligibility.
• Anchorage International Rotary Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Anchorage School District students going on to post-secondary education; four were awarded in the latest year to students who showed proof of registration.
• Arctic Education Foundation Scholarship~$7,144 · Deadline VariesScholarships and competitive awards from the Arctic Education Foundation in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska, with application deadlines several times a year. Eligibility and procedures are posted on the foundation website; more than 400 awards were made in the latest year.
• Calista Education and Culture ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Calista Corporation shareholders and their descendants for higher education, career and technical education or continuing education. Apply online or by mail by the posted deadline; funds go directly to the school.
• Choggiung Educational Endowment Scholarship~$1,708 · Deadline April 4Education scholarships for Choggiung Limited shareholders enrolled full time in post-secondary programs, and career/work enhancement scholarships for shareholders building job skills. Open to shareholders and their descendants; apply by April 28.
• Donlin Gold Kuskokwim Educational Foundation Scholarships~$1,468 · Deadline July 15College financial aid and training scholarships (including aviation) for shareholders of The Kuskokwim Corporation in Alaska; apply with transcripts and reference letters by July 15 or December 15.
• Edna P. McCurdy Scholarship~$8,548 · Deadline VariesMerit-based scholarships for Ounalashka Corporation shareholders and their descendants who are full-time students accepted to an institution of higher learning, including trade schools. GPA requirements vary by award; deadlines are posted in the shareholder newsletter.
• Eyak Foundation Scholarship~$2,012 · Deadline VariesScholarships for lineal descendants of original Eyak Corporation shareholders attending college, university or vocational programs, paid to the school each semester. Apply online at least 30 days before the semester with proof of descent, two recommendation letters, transcripts, an essay and proof of acceptance.
• Gana-A'Yoo Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and awards for Alaska Natives as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, from the Gana-A'Yoo Limited foundation, paid directly to the school. More than 100 were awarded in the latest year.
• Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trust~$10,406Educational scholarships administered by the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska; last year 69 awards averaging about $10,400 were made. Eligibility and deadline are on the BBEDC application page.
• Igloo 4 Foundation Scholarship~$3,193 · Deadline VariesScholarships for applicants with a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is or was a member of Igloo 4 or Igloo 8 of the Pioneers of Alaska (relatives of current board members are ineligible); apply in writing stating the purpose and date needed. 16 were awarded in the latest year.
• Kodiak Rotary Scholarship FundScholarships for students graduating from Kodiak High School (Kodiak, Alaska) for college or vocational school.
• Miss Alaska Scholarship FoundationTuition scholarships for contestants in the Miss Alaska pageant to support their educational and professional goals.
• MTNT Foundation Scholarship~$1,233 · Deadline July 15Scholarships paid directly to the student's school for applicants with at least a 2.0 GPA; submit the application and transcripts by July 30. Fifteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Nick Begich ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for any Alaska resident who wants a career in public service or education. Applications are announced through press releases and school counselors across Alaska; 15 were awarded in the latest year.
• Old Harbor Scholarship~$1,330 · Deadline June 1Academic and vocational scholarships for Alaska Natives enrolled to Old Harbor Native Corporation under ANCSA and their descendants. Every applicant who meets the minimum requirements receives an award. Apply by June 1 for fall with an essay, transcripts, three letters of reference/recommendation, proof of acceptance and a resume.
• SAME Anchorage Post ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for engineering, math or science students from the Anchorage post of the Society of American Military Engineers.
• UIC Foundation Scholarship~$2,145 · Deadline VariesScholarships for UIC (Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation) shareholders and their children, applied for online with deadlines for summer, fall and winter terms. More than 80 awards were made in the latest year.