Scholarships

HEA Scholarship 

Homer Electric Association, Inc. and their Scholarship Committee awards a number of academic or vocational scholarships. Scholarship receipients are selected in April and are recognized at the HEA Annual Membership Meeting in May. Visit HEA website to download the 2022 Scholarship Packet and apply today!

 Now Open

 Deadline             March 1,2022

Kenaitze Indian Tribe 

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe has scholarship opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian students. Currently have 9 different service offerings. 

Due December 1 for Spring Semester and  June 1 for Fall Semester 

UA Scholarship Portal 

New students should fill out the Application for Admission AND the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year. Information collected during the application for admission process will be used to make awards from this group. Completing your FAFSA in October each year will increase your chances of being selected for an award in the upcoming academic year. 

Submit the UA General Application from the UA Scholarship Portal to be considered for scholarships in the upcoming academic year.

October 1, 2021 through February 15, 2022

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.

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American Legion 40/8

Must be full-time nursing student with financial need. Contact 907-242-1530 for deadline information.

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Nursing Scholarships Sources

Nursing Explorer

Nursing Scholarships for AK

Schmidt Charitable Trust

Preference is given to Alaska Natives and other minorities. Studies in Earth Sciences in Alaska. Applications can be submitted year-round and are reviewed when received or at the quarterly Board of Trustees meeting.

Year-round

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AfterCollege

Offering more than a dozen major-specific, inclusive scholarships that students can apply for. Requirements vary.

DAR Daughters of the American Revolution Merit Scholarship 

Applicants must be citizens of the United States to apply for a scholarship offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required, however, applicants may want to reach out to a DAR chapter in their area for help with their applications.

Opens November 1st through January 31, 2022 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.

Indian Health Service

The IHS Scholarship Program provides qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professions students an opportunity to establish an educational foundation for each stage of your pre-professional careers. The scholarship program provides financial support in exchange for a minimum two-year service commitment within an Indian health program in your chosen health professional discipline.

Now Open 

Deadline is December 1st

Mae & Mary Legacy Foundation, Inc. 

Scholarships and prizes will vary annually and are based on academic excellence and financial need. Students pursuing careers in the health care profession ONLY should apply.

Opens January 4, 2021 

Deadline April 30, 2022 11:59 pm EST

Pride Foundation

Our scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice.

Now Open

Deadline January 7, 2022

Public Health Scholarship

Offers a variety of opportunities to offset the cost of earning a public health degree. Application process, requirements, deadlines and amounts vary by fund.