Scholarship Opportunities
The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska offers several opportunities for Tribal Members pursuing higher education at an accredited college or university or adult vocational school.
Additionally, the Tribe supports preschool education for tribal member children of preschool age and other Alaska Native/Native American preschool-aged children living in Unalaska and enrolled at the Unalaska City School District.
FREDERICK C. LEKANOFF HIGHER EDUCATION & ADULT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Scholarships will be given out two times per year, each spring and fall. Summer funds are disbursed at the discretion of Tribal Council. To apply for a scholarship, please send us an application, proof of enrollment, and show financial need. An active enrollment status is required for eligibility. Only complete applications with transcripts and financial need documentation will be considered for a scholarship. Complete applications must be received on or before the deadline (see below). Due to limited funding, we cannot guarantee scholarships for all students that apply. If more applicants apply than scholarships available, students will be selected on a first come first serve basis. All scholarships are paid directly to the students' higher education or vocational program, unless otherwise directed by Tribal Council.
Deadlines:
Fall: Deadline June 30th of each calendar year with scholarships for fall terms released for distribution by August 5th.
Spring: Deadline November 15th of each calendar year with scholarships for spring term released for distribution by December 31st.
Scholarships must be emailed to tribalservices@qawalangin.com by the stated deadline. Submissions to emails other than the tribal services email will not be considered. Late submissions will not be honored.
ALASKA NATIVE/NATIVE AMERICAN PRESCHOOL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Qualifying applicants are granted coverage for preschool costs. Call us to see if you qualify!
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ALASKA NATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
ANTHC Board of Directors Scholarship
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium awards 10 competitive $5,000 scholarships to qualified Alaska Native and American Indian students statewide to increase Alaska Native and American Indian people working in healthcare fields.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $5,000
APPLICATION STATUS: see website for updated dates
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Permanent Alaska resident
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Interested in working in a healthcare related field
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Enrolled full-time in higher education
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Higher Education includes the pursuit of Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D.
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Emil Berikoff Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Emil Berikoff, Sr. Memorial (EBMS) Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship awards to APICDA community residents who are currently accepted to or enrolled at a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: varies
APPLICATION DEADLINES: July 1 - fall, winter, and spring terms
Nov 15 - spring term
April 1 - summer term
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Formally accepted at a college or university
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Meet residency requirements in APICDA communities
Haginaa Kidul (Helping to Grow) Scholarship
Haginaa Kidul (Helping to Grow) scholarships will financial support of up to $2,000 for accredited college or university enrollment expenses and/or up to $2,000 vocational trainings.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: up to $2,000
APPLICATION DEADLINES: June 1, 2022
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Formally accepted at a college or university
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Attending vocational school or training program
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Meet residency requirements in APICDA communities
IHS (Indian Health Services) Scholarship
The IHS Scholarship Program provides qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health profession students an opportunity to establish an educational foundation for each stage of pre-professional careers.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: varies
APPLICATION STATUS: see website for updated dates
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Formally accepted at a college or university
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Alaska Native / American Indian
Aleut Foundation Scholarships
The Aleut Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to help individuals further their careers and education.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: varies
APPLICATION PERIODS: Fall, Spring, Summer periods
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Formally accepted at a college or university, or career program
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Alaska Native / American Indian