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The Kuskokwim Educational Foundation's (KEF) mission is to contribute to the
future of our region by providing effective educational assistance in
order that students obtain the tools, knowledge and skills to become
successful and contributing members of their communities. Educational
assistance is provided for Native people and their descendants from
the Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) region. A four-member board of directors
oversees the operation of the Foundation and reviews scholarship applications.
Board members are Samantha John-chairman, Jaylene Peterson-Nyren, Maver Carey, and Lucy
Brown.
Scholarships
Types
Currently there are four types of scholarships offered by the Kuskokwim
Educational Foundation:
- General: For college and university courses, vocational and continuing
education, exchange-student programs, and other educational opportunities
approved by the KEF board of directors.
- Specialized: The Mary Morgan-Wolf Memorial Scholarship for students
entering into a health-related field.
- Specialized: The Suulutaaq Construction Scholarship for students interested in heavy equipment, electrical, carpentry, or the likes. This scholarship is offered through the partnership of Nugget Construction and TKC.
Qualifications
Students planning to attend a college or university must have a high
school diploma or possess a G.E.D. Students planning to attend a vocational
school who have not graduated from high school will be expected to attain
their G.E.D. by the time the training is completed.
All applicants must be in good academic standing. Full-time college
undergraduates must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA
where 4.0 = A) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours or the equivalent
per semester. Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and also complete
a minimum of 12 credit hours or the equivalent per semester.
Vocational students must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completing
a vocational program or achieving certification in a particular field.
Funding Amount
KEF will award scholarships twice each year, once on July 1st and again
on December 1st. Awards are generally for a one-year period and range
from $100 to $1,500. The student's financial need will be an important
consideration of KEF awards. Since these scholarships generally do not
cover all educational expenses, students are encouraged and expected
to investigate other loan and scholarship programs. Students should
investigate the Alaska Student Loan Program, and programs offered by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Kuskokwim Native Association.
Deadlines and Requirements
Completed applications are due in the Foundation's office by the following
dates:
Apply through June 15th for scholarships awarded July
1st.
Apply through Nov. 15th for scholarships awarded Dec.
1st.
Applications received after June 15th will be eligible for scholarships
awarded on December 1st. Applications must be accompanied by:
- A letter or essay describing the student's personal background,
educational objectives, and plans for financing their education (Returning
students need to state their intention to enroll for the next semester
and write about their academic experience in the last semester)
- A recent photo (no copyright photos please)
- Two letters of recommendation (new students)
- Official transcripts from high school, vocational schools, or colleges
(applies to new and returning students)
Application
Print and fill-out the linked form Scholarship Application (PDF 45K) and mail it to our Aniak office:
PO Box 227
Aniak, AK 99557
Contact David Gregory
(907) 675-4275 (907) 675-4276 Fax
Email: dg@kuskokwim.com
Tax Status
The Internal Revenue Service recognizes the Kuskokwim Educational Foundation,
Inc. as a non-profit private foundation that is totally supported by
donations from private individuals and companies. All donations made
to KEF qualify for the charitable contribution deduction.
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