Scholarship Information
This web page is intended as a service for students in the Bering Strait School District who are seeking financial assistance as they pursue their postsecondary education. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of scholarships and grants available to district students. Students should consider these possibilities while conducting their own search for sources of financial assistance.
Every effort has been made to provide an accurate description of the various scholarships and grants but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided here. The information will be updated as we become aware of errors or changes that have been made by the sponsoring organizations. Students and their families are responsible for contacting the organization directly for the latest information regarding qualifications, applications, and deadlines for the scholarship in which the student is interested.
As people become aware of other viable scholarships, grants, or financial aid to assist students in their postsecondary educational efforts, they can email the information to me at and I can include it on this page for the benefit of all students.
A. W. “Winn” Brindle Memorial Scholarship Loan Program
Scholarship program is funded by private donations and contributions from fisheries businesses in exchange for tax credits. This program has a loan forgiveness provision for up to 50% of the total amount. Funds provide educational loans to Alaska residents for full-time undergraduate or graduate study at accredited schools in the degree or certificate programs listed below:
- Fisheries
- Fishery Science
- Fishery Management
- Seafood Processing
- Food Technology
- Other Fishery Related Fields
Contact: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
3000 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99801-7100
(800) 441-2962
http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/83
Adolph Van Pelt Foundation Scholarship
Awards of $500 to $800 to student of Native American heritage (at least 25%) based on financial need and merit. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years. Deadline: June 1.
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
Adolph Van Pelt Scholarships
Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3998
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.cfm
Alaska Association of School Business Officials
One $1,000 and two $500 scholarships to be awarded. Available to high school seniors and be sponsored by a member of ALASBO (member list on website). Applicant must intend to enroll in 2- or 4-year degree program or a vocational education program. Application must be postmarked by March 15 and include:
1. Grade transcripts with accum gpa computed by a school official
2. SAT and ACT scores highlighted
3. List of extracurricular activities, awards, or letters received, offices held, and
related achievements
4. Handwritten essay of 250-300 words in black ink subject to be found on website
5. Letter of recommendation from school principal or teacher
Contact: Alaska Association of School Business Officials
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5846
Alaska Family Education Loan
Program is an alternative to the Alaska Student Loan program. This is a low interest loan to individuals borrowing on behalf of their family members to help meet educational costs. Enables a student’s family to share the cost of education and thereby reduce the student’s level of indebtedness. Loan repayment starts immediately.
Contact: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7100
(800) 441-2962
907-465-2962
(http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/)
Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood
Contact: Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood
318 Willoughby Street
Juneau, AK 99801
http://www.anbgrandcamp.org
Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program
Alaska Native interested in engineering careers in the oil industry. All scholarship recipients must be full time University of Alaska civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering students.
Contact: Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)
Attn: Herb Schroeder
3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-1860
http://www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/aises/
Alaska Native Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships
Up to $1,000 will be awarded selected Alaska Native students who plan to enroll in a four-year academic institution or accredited vocational school on a full-time basis. Awards made based on leadership ability, academic potential and achievement, financial need, and participation in native culture groups and activities.
Contact: Jeanne Dougherty
3405 Vassar Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-7736.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Awards five $5,000 academic year scholarships in healthcare-related fields to full-time students who are Alaska Native/American Indian permanent residents of Alaska. Must be able to submit documentation of tribal enrollment or proof of descendant from a federally recognized tribe, preferably Certificate of Indian blood.
Contact: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Attn: Evangelyn Dotomain
Education and Development
4000 Ambassador Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 729-1917
www.anthc.org/jt/int/
Alaska School Activities Association – Region I
Eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded – four for male students and four for female students. High school seniors attending a Region I school who plan to pursue postsecondary education or vocational training on a full-time basis, been active in ASAA sanctioned activities, and have demonstrated potential for success in the program of their choice are eligible candidates. Applications must be received by March 1.
Contact: Jim Hickerson
Executive Secretary, ASAA-Region I
P.O. Box 225
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-4275
Alaska State Firefighters Association Scholarships
This scholarship will be awarded for four consecutive years as long as student maintains a 2.0+gpa and does not skip any semester. Requires current transcript and short narrative on their current school year. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in college or approved or accredited voc-tech school and show a letter of acceptance before release of funds. Applicants must plan to pursue a career in public service.
Alaska State Educational Incentive Grant Program
Awards are based on financial need of Alaska residents in their first undergraduate program at eligible Alaska colleges and universities. Amounts range from $100 to $1,500. They are awarded to full-time students in in-state or out-of-state postsecondary schools. Students applying for the SEIG must have completed the FAFSA. Deadline: May 31
Contact: Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99801
(800) 441-2962
(907) 465-2962
http://www.state.ak.us/acpe
Alaska Student Loan Program
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education offers financial aid to Alaska residents through the Alaska Student Loan Program. Provides low-cost educational loans to students who are enrolled in undergraduate or career education programs. Maximum award for each school year is $8,500 for a full-time undergraduate collegiate student. Career education (vocational) loan maximum for full-time student is $5,500.
Contact: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99811-7109
(907) 465-2962
http://www.state.ak.us/acpe
Alaska Supplemental Education Loan
Loan is a low-cost loan if student has educational costs that exceed amount of federal financial aid received or student is not eligible for federal aid. Available to Alaska residents and students who attend Alaska schools and colleges. There is a 3% origination fee with the loan.
Contact: Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99801
(800) 441-2962
(907) 465-2962
http://www.state.ak.us/acpe
Alaska Teacher Scholarship Loan Program
Allows students pursuing teaching careers to borrow up to $7,500 per year, or a
maximum of $37,500, for in-state or out-of-state study in the field of education. Program is to encourage pursuit of teaching careers in rural elementary and secondary classrooms in Alaska. Loans may be used for tuition, room and board, books, supplies, and some travel. The Board of Education selects BSSD nominees and submits them to the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education for the final selection process. To receive award must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a four-year bachelor’s degree program in elementary or secondary teacher education. Deadline varies each year so be sure to check with your principal for this year’s deadlines and procedures.
Contact: Bering Strait School District
Attn: Ted VanBronkhorst
P.O. Box 225
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-4309
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC)
AVEC is awarding five $2,000 vocational, technical, and academic scholarships. Candidates can apply if they are an AVEC member or a dependent of an AVEC member. An original essay on the subject selected by AVEC must accompany the application.
Contact: Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
(800) 478-1818
http://www.avec.org/scholarship.html
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company offers financial assistance by providing moneys to various organizations in the state to assist in increasing Alaska Native hire opportunities on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. For more information about the program contact the College of Rural Alaska
Contact: University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Attn: Naomi Horne
(907) 474-5372
www.uaf.edu/finaid/types/scholarships.html
AlaskAdvantage PLUS Loan
PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students) loans are for parents to help their children meet cost of undergraduate education. Parents may borrow up to student’s costs of attendance as certified by school. Borrowers must meet credit criteria. Repayment begins immediately.
Contact: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99811-7109
(800) 441-2962
(907) 465-2962
http://www.state.ak.us/acpe
AlaskAdvantage Stafford Loan
These are federally guaranteed loans with borrower benefits for Alaska students. They are the lowest cost loans available for education. Subsidized Stafford loans are for those who have qualifying financial need. Federal government pays interest during the qualifying periods. Unsubsidized loans means you will have to pay the interest on the loan during qualifying periods.
Contact: Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99801
(800) 441-2962
(907) 465-2962
http://www.state.ak.us/acpe
American Indian Teacher Training Program
Award provides full tuition and a living stipend. Must be tribal member of a federally recognized tribe. Awarded to students in undergraduate education programs and some masters degree programs. Deadline: May 15.
Contact: American Indian Teacher Training Program
2424 Springer Drive
Suite 200
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-0656
Arctic Native Brotherhood Charitable Trust
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2666
Arthur J. Goldberg memorial Scholarship Fund
Two scholarships have been awarded in the past for students pursuing education in the areas of law, justice, or law enforcement.
Contact: Alaska Federation of Natives
1577 C Street, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501-5133
(907) 2274-3611
Bering Straits Foundation Scholarship
Must be enrolled to BSNC or be a descendant of a BSNC member, enrolled full time in an accredited college or vocational school Deadline applications must be submitted each year before June 30 for fall semester and before December 30 for spring semester
Contact: Bering Straits Foundation
P.O. Box 1008
Nome, Alaska 99762
(907) 443-5252
(800) 478-5079
http://www.beringstraits.com/bsf/bsfhome.html
Bezek-Durst-Seiser Scholarship Program
Scholarship of $1,500 to a high school senior who is an Alaska Native and has been accepted into an architecture, planning, or interior design program at the time of application. We will accept two applications from each school district and native corporation (no direct applications from the students, they must be made through one of these two entities).
Contact: Bering Strait School District
Attn: Ted VanBronkhorst
P.O. Box 225 3330 C Street, Suite 200
Unalakleet, AK 99684 Anchorage, AK 99684
(907) 624-4309 (888) 577-6076
(907) 562-6076
Brevig Mission Traditional Council
Contact: Brevig Mission Traditional Council
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4301
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants
The BIA offers federal grants to undergraduate full-time students. You must be at least one-quarter American Indian or Alaska Native to apply. These grants are based on financial need and supplement other financial aid. Grants range from $50 to $3,000 or more each year. The average grant at UAF is $1,600.
Contact: BIA Regional Office Bureau of Indian Affairs
1675 C Street P. O. Box 25520
Anchorage, AK 99501-5198 or Juneau, AK 99802
(907) 271-4115 (800) 645-8397
(907) 856-7252
Charles and Hortense Lewis Fund
Scholarship is funded to help worthy Eskimo students with their education as they pursue education in any academic major. Recipients must be at least part Eskimo and live in Nome or adjacent district.
Contact: University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Attn: Kim Davis
UAF Development Office
(907) 474-6726
www.uaf.edu.finaid/scholarships.html
Charter College Senior Tuition Scholarship Program
Several $6,000 scholarships will be awarded high school seniors to attend bachelor’s degree programs at Charter College.
Contact: Charter College
Suite 120
2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 277-1000
(800) 279-1008
Chugach Gem & Mineral Society Clayton Rasmusseon Memorial Earth Science Scholarship
Scholarship to offer financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to the University of Alaska Anchorage or University of Alaska Fairbanks students who are admitted in the field of Earth Science.
Contact: Chugach Gem & Mineral Society
Attn: Steve Jensen, President
P. O. Box 92027
Anchorage, AK 99509
(907) 243-5425
www.chugachgms.org.
Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union
Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a member of the Denali Alaskan FCU. They may sign up for an account at the time of application for scholarship. Scholarship may be used to attend a licensed/certified program. Must have a minimum of a 2.25 GPS and be enrolled as a full-time student. Deadline: March 11, 2005
Contact: Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union
Attn: Marketing/Scholarship
3400 LaTouche Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 257-7200
https://www.denalifcu.org/
Elmer & Ruth Schwantes Scholarship Fund
Awards renewable annual scholarships of $3000 based on need and merit. Applicants must be graduating from an Alaska High School and have a 2.5 GPA. Send a copy of your scholarship folder. Scholarship folder example available online
http://www.asdk12.org/CRC/guidelines.asp
Application Deadline: Postmarked or hand delivered March 31
Elmer & Ruth Schwantes Scholarship Fund
Robert B. Atwood Building
550 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 705
Anchorage, AK 99501
ESA Foundation Scholarship
Recipient must be in the top 25% of his or her graduating class and have at least a 3.0 GPA or an ACT score of 20 or higher/SAT score of 950 or higher. Applications deadline is February 1
Contact: Pam Munson
11639 Birch Knoll Loop
Anchorage, AK 99515
H (907) 243-6601
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Assistance)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be mailed by the end of January. The form may be completed and sent over the Internet as well. Completing the FAFSA application enables you to apply for the Pell and Stafford Grants offered by the federal government. You can get an Estimated Family Contribution if you go to http://www.finaid.org to get an estimate of what the federal government believes your family can contribute to your education. The Estimated Family Contribution is subtracted from the cost of a year of education and this equals student financial need. Completion of the FAFSA application is often required for scholarships and grants other than those sponsored by the federal government.