Kenai Peninsula College Scholarships

For more information or questions contact the KPC Financial Aid Office at 907-262-0332 or email kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu.

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UA Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships Made Simple with AWARDED

The UA Foundation provides more than $6.1 million in scholarships each year to University of Alaska students. With AWARDED, the new UA scholarship platform, students can:

• Explore scholarships they may qualify for
• Track application and award status
• Complete their student profile to improve eligibility for future awards

Be sure to submit your admissions application and register for classes early to maximize your scholarship opportunities. 

Apply for UA Foundation ScholarshipsButton to application for UA Foundation Scholarships

 

KPC Scholarships- Open Now

• Certified Nursing Assistance

  Application is currently open and will close December 15th, 2025

  The Certified Nursing Assistance Scholarship is available to students who have registered for the Spring 2026 CNA course by December 15th, 2025.

  Award Amount: 3 credit tuition waiver ($721 value)

  To apply for this scholarship, please follow these steps:

  • Submit an application to the Kenai River Campus CNA program.
  • Submit a brief essay (approximately 300 words) describing 
    • your motivation for pursuing a career as a CNA.  
    • how this scholarship will support your educational goals. 
    • include your name, UA student ID (if applicable) and contact information.
  • Essays are to be attached to the CNA Scholarship Application. 

     

  CNA Scholarship Application CNA Scholarship Application link

   

• KPC  Residence Hall- Housing Scholarship

   Application is currently open and will close January 2nd, 2026

  Planning on living at the Kenai River Campus Residence Hall during the spring 2026 semester? Consider applying for the KPC Residence Hall-Housing Scholarship, a one-time award for students living in the Kenai River Campus Residence Hall during spring 2026.

  Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 spring 2026 credits with the University of Alaska.
  • Must have a Spring 2026 Housing Application on file and plan on residing in the KPC Residence Hall for spring 2026 semester. 
  • Must be in a UAA or KPC degree program. 
  • Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress. 

  If you have questions regarding your financial aid package, eligibility limits or for more information about KPC’s general scholarship processes, including how to apply through the Awarded portal, please reach out to the KPC Financial Aid Office at 907-262-0332.

  KPC Residence Hall-Housing ScholarshipKPC Residence Hall-Housing Scholarship

   

• Rising Tide Award

  Application is currently open and will close April 17th, 2025 

  Kenai Peninsula College offers several tuition waiver scholarships to graduating High school seniors from all KPBSD schools and home-school programs who will attend courses at either KPC’s Kenai River Campus (Soldotna) or Resurrection Bay Extension Site (Seward).  The tuition waiver scholarship can cover up to 24 credits for the following academic year in the form of 12 credits for each of the Fall and Spring semesters.

  *Students must have a UA ID in order to log into the application*

  To Apply Students Must:

  • Apply for Admission to KPC or UAA
  • Complete the 2026/2027 FAFSA
  • Attach a High School Transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8
  • Attach a Personal Statement describing your Career and Education Plans
  • Attach two (2) Letters of Reference- one (1) from Faculty or Staff member from your High School and one (1) from a Community member

  For more information or a paper application contact the KPC Financial Aid Office at 907-262-0332 or email kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu.

  Rising Tide Award Application Rising Tide Award Application

   

 

Scholarship Opportunities 

• Kachemak Bay Campus Scholarships

  Students applying for any of the scholarships listed below must submit their completed Scholarship Application Packet to KBC Student and Enrollment Services by January 5th, 2026 at 8am.
  
  Address for mailing or drop off:
  Kachemak Bay Campus/Scholarships
  533 E. Pioneer Ave
  Homer, AK 99603
  
  Questions? Email kbc.info@alaska.edu.

  • Kachemak Bay Campus Tuition Waiver

    KPC offers a limited number of tuition waivers to assist members of our community in engaging in courses they would not otherwise be able to take, primarily for financial reasons. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and preference is given to first-time awardees. Recipients are responsible for meeting eligibility criteria and paying all fees and expenses not covered by waiver.

    Eligibility:

    • Must be registered for one or more KBC credits (audit credits not eligible)
    • Must be 18 years old or have a high school or GED diploma
  • South Peninsula Hospital Foundation

    The South Peninsula Hospital Foundation, through the Kachemak Bay Campus, sponsors this $500 scholarship towards the cost of tuition, fees, and books for classes earning credit towards a UAA Allied Health program. Applicants must show financial need and capability of successfully completing training:

    Eligibility:

    • Must be seeking an Allied Health related educational goal
    • Must be enrolled in a minimum of six KBC credits that meet requirements for Allied Health degree program
    • Priority will be given to applicants who reflect a commitment to the Homer community as demonstrated in their personal essay
  • Mary Epperson Student Support & Scholarship Endowment

    The KBC Mary Epperson Student Support & Scholarship Endowment is sponsoring one $500 scholarship for the semester. Applicants must attend the Kachemak Bay Campus and demonstrate financial need.

    Eligibility:

    • Must be planning to register for at least 3 KBC campus-based credits
    • Other financial awards may be considered to determine financial need
  • Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Club

    The Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Club is sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a new or returning student attending Kachemak Bay Campus who demonstrates the best combination of financial need, academic achievement, career goals, and the Rotary principle of service.

    Eligibility:

    • Must be fully admitted to a KPC or UAA certificate or degree program by application date
    • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 KBC credits with at least one face-to-face credit in Homer during the semester for which the award will apply
    • Preference will be given to applications who reflect a commitment to service and the Homer community as demonstrated in their personal essay

   

• Alaskan Native Resources
  • KPC Resources
    • David Rodriguez Perez Memorial Scholarship

      The David Rodriguez Perez Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of David Perez by offering one (1) $3,000 scholarship to Alaskan Native students pursuing a degree in Anthropology or Alaska Native Studies and who demonstrate an interest in Dena'ina land management and preservation on the Kenai Peninsula. 

      GPA and Enrollment Requirements
      Student must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled at least Part-time (6 or more credits) for the semester in which the scholarship is intended.

      Required documents to upload within the application:

      • Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) - Funding shall be awarded only to Alaska Native individuals who can provide KPC an official document certifying their membership within their Alaska Native corporation/village/tribe or a copy of their Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).
    • Alyeska Pipeline Service Company - Alaska Native Scholarship

      Applications are currently close

      This award is intended to support KPC’s population of Alaska Native students pursuing education, training and development in the strategic focus areas that may lead to future careers at Alyeska or TAPS industry related jobs. This includes Industrial Process Instrumentation, Process Technology and Welding Technology. 

      GPA and Enrollment Requirements
      Student must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled Part-time or Full-time for the semester in which the scholarship is intended.

      Required documents to upload within the application:

      • Resume - The individual will supply KPC with a current resume. A copy of the resume will be shared with Alyeska for future potential recruitment opportunities.
      • Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) - Alyeska funding shall be awarded only to Alaska Native individuals who can provide KPC an official document certifying their membership within their Alaska Native corporation/village/tribe or a copy of their Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).
      • Additional Information - Official transcripts and a personal career goals statement must be included in the application.

       

      Fall 2025 Alyeska Pipeline Scholarship Application Button for Alyeska Pipeline Scholarship Application

       

     

  • Local/ Statewide
    • Kenaitze Indian Tribe

      The Kenaitze Indian Tribe has scholarship opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian students. Applications are due December 1 for Spring semester and June 1 for Fall semester. 

      Kenaitze Indian Tribe Scholarship Application
    • Schmidt Charitable Trust

      The Schmidt Charitable Trust encourages and assists Alaska Native and other minority students who are pursuing an education in the earth and environmental sciences. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed when received or at the quarterly Board of Trustees meeting.

      Schmidt Charitable Trust Scholarships

     

   

• Local Scholarships
  • City of Soldotna 

    The City of Soldotna offers various scholarships. To learn more about each scholarship and submit an application, please visit the City of Soldotna website at the link below.

    Soldotna Chamber Student Programs
  • Homer Electric Association

    Homer Electric Association offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. For more information, click the button below.

    Homer Electric Association Scholarships 
  • Alaska Community Foundation

    In addition to state wide scholarship opportunities, ACF offers a number of local scholarships exclusively for Kenai Peninsula residents.

    The Alaska Community Foundation awards scholarships made possible by passionate community members who are committed to helping Alaskans pursue their educational dreams. The specific criteria, application requirements, and deadline varies by scholarship. Please review the guidelines for each scholarship to determine your eligibility before applying.

    Alaska Community Foundation- Kenai Peninsula Scholarships

   

• State Scholarships
  • Alaska Community Foundation

    Over 40 scholarships available for Alaskans! 

    The Alaska Community Foundation awards scholarships made possible by passionate community members who are committed to helping Alaskans pursue their educational dreams. The specific criteria, application requirements, and deadline varies by scholarship. Please review the guidelines for each scholarship to determine your eligibility before applying.
    

    Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships

     

  • Alaska Safety Alliance

    Alaska Safety Alliance and Alaska 529 are excited to announce applications are now open for the new Alaska Safety Alliance Training Scholarship!

    Scholarship for Alaska residents enrolled or planning to enroll in an academic or training program leading to a certification, credential, or degree that will support the applicant’s entry or advancement in a career in Alaska’s oil & gas, mining, construction, or maritime industries, or any occupation that crosses over those industries (ex: heavy equipment operators, CDL drivers). Training program must be Alaska-based or unavailable in Alaska.

    Alaska Safety Alliance Scholarship

     

  • Work Ethic Scholarship Program

    The Mike Rowe Works Foundation is proud to offer the Work Ethic Scholarship Program for the eleventh year in a row. The application is currently open for qualifying programs such as Processes Technology.

    Work Ethic Scholarship Program

     

   

 

KPC Student Support Fund 

The College Assistance Migrant Program provides scholarships and student support services designed for students from migrant and seasonal, agricultural backgrounds. For more information on this program, please call 907-262-0380 or email kpc.camp@alaska.edu.

Alaska Performance Scholarship

The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) is available to Alaska residents who graduated from an Alaska high school (public, private, or home school) and completed the required curriculum with either a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a qualifying college/career entrance exam score. The APS can be used at any participating college or university and for approved career and technical education programs in Alaska. For more information, including eligibility criteria visit UAA's Scholarship page or Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education information page.  

UAA Scholarships

For other available resources and financial aid opportunities be sure to check out UAA's scholarship page!

UAA Scholarships

 

Contact

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KPC Financial Aid 

Phone: 907-262-0332
Email: kpc.financial.aid@alaska.edu