Scholarship List
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
Stay Ahead of the Game: Preparing Before It All Starts 
As you enjoy the start of your fall semesters and prepare for the upcoming scholarship season, staying proactive with your scholarship applications is essential. Taking early steps can help you manage deadlines and requirements without the stress of classes and college applications.
2026-2027 Scholarships: What to Expect 
Most scholarships from the previous year will reopen for the upcoming spring semester with updated application deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each scholarship may have specific criteria, application requirements, and deadlines that vary annually. It's crucial to review the guidelines for each scholarship to ensure eligibility before applying.
Preparing in Advance
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Use this time wisely by starting to prepare the required documents and essay responses based on last year's applications. This proactive approach can streamline your application process and give you a competitive edge:
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Personal Essay/Statement: Tailor your essay to fit each scholarship’s requirements.
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Letters of Recommendation: Begin requesting letters from mentors or teachers early.
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Resume: Update your resume to include recent achievements and activities.
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Transcripts: Ensure you have unofficial transcripts ready; official transcripts may need to be ordered.
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Verification of Enrollment: Request this document from your school as needed.
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Financial Information: Gather details about your family's contribution, personal funding, and school financial aid.
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FAFSA: Complete and submit your FAFSA, which is required for many scholarships and grants.
Identifying Scholarships for You
Explore scholarships that match your profile using specific criteria such as gender, educational level, residency, career goals, and GPA. Utilize a Scholarship Tracking Spreadsheet to keep organized and easily manage your applications:
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Scholarship Deadline: Keep track of current and upcoming deadlines.
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Criteria or Eligibility: Understand what each scholarship requires in terms of qualifications.
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Scholarship Tracking Tool: Create or customize your spreadsheet, monitor applications, and stay on top of updates.
Kodiak Morning Rotary Chris McVay
Deadline: Ongoing
Student: High School & College
Eligibility: Open to high school and college students with no other financial aid
Pioneers of Alaska Kodiak Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2024
Student: High School & College
Eligibility: high school graduating seniors and continuing education students residents
of Kodiak accepted or enrolled in any accredited college, university, or trade school
in Alaska.
Kodiak Public Library Association
Deadline: To Be Announced
Student: High School & College
Eligibility: Open to high school and college students
Kodiak Noon Rotary Scholarship
Dr. Greg Furin Continuing Education
Deadline: April 1
Student: College
Eligibility: The student will have demonstrated a significant commitment to a program of study
leading to a diploma or a skill certificate, and be admitted as a full-time student.
Contact: (907) 441-5860
Kodiak Noon Rotary Scholarship
Ole Johnson and J.D. Fulp Community Service Scholarships for Graduating High School
Seniors
Deadline: April 1
Student: High school
Eligibility: Graduating senior demonstrating a significant commitment to community service during high school.
Contact: (907) 441-5860
Marion Curtis Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 22, 2024
Student: High School
Eligibility: Kodiak Borough Education Association is offered to five graduating seniors a $1,000
each scholarship that meets the criteria.
Contact KHS counselors for a copy
Credit Union 1 - Bill Countryman Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
Student: High School & College
Eligibility: Student or a parent must be a member of CU1 for a year.
Contact: scholarship@cu1.org
Kodiak Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Contact KHS counselors for a copy
202 Center Ave Suite 101
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
(907) 486-2000
American Association of University Women
AAUW Continuing Education Scholarship
Deadline: April 10
Eligibility: Preference given to non-traditional age students (age 25 or older). This
scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates attending college for
the first time.
Contact: aauwkodiak@gmail.com
Kodiak Hospital Auxiliary/Alaska Medical Employees Association
KHA/AMEA Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 27
Student: High School and College
Eligibility: Candidates must be Kodiak residents who are or shall be pursuing studies in a health
field at an accredited college or university in the United States. Graduating high
school seniors, college or university students, as well as those seeking continuing
education are all welcome to apply.
Contact: kodiakhospitalauxiliary@gmail.com
UA AWARDED Scholarship
Students: High School & College
Deadline: February 15, and will continue for other scholarships
Eligibility: first-year, current, transfer, returning, graduate
UAA, UAF, UAS, and extended campuses use one scholarship application through the UA
AWARDED Scholarship System. One simple application enters students into hundreds of
university scholarships. No letters of recommendation or resume. Use the rubric to
score high.
UAA Scholarships
Students: High School & College
Deadline: varies
Eligibility: varies
UA Scholars Program
Deadline: August 15, 2026 - apply for admission
Student: High School
Eligibility: Top 10% graduated high seniors - UA Scholars recipients 2024 MUST apply for admission to one of the main University of Alaska Anchorage,
Fairbanks, or Southeast or extended campuses by August 15, 2024, or will lose the
scholarship. Students can apply for admissions, take a GAP year, and return the next
year to be eligible.
UAA Seawolf Start Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2024 - complete Admission Application to a UAA program for
Spring 2025
Deadline: December 15, 2024 to Register for classes
Students: First-time-freshmen
Eligibility: Students must be admitted to a UAA program and can take at least 3 credits (one class
online) to qualify.
JumpStart Kodiak College
Who is Eligible?
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First-Time Freshmen – college students up to 6 credits in the fall and spring semester first year. Second year funding depends on number of credits registered. Funding up to 4 semesters meeting eligibility.
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High School Students - up to 6 credits per semester
Phi Theta Kapa
No need to be a PTH member for scholarships under the All-USA Academic Team program
umbrella.
Have questions or need help/assistance to complete PTH scholarships?
help@ptk.org or scholarships@ptk.org
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
Deadline: MUST submit FAFSA & Admission by June 30
Student: High School
Eligibility: Graduate from an Alaska high school who met the curriculum and earned
an ACT or SAT score or GPA Required.
Contact:
Phone : (800) 441 - 2962
or in Juneau : 907-465-2962
Email : ACPE@alaska.gov
Address : PO Box 110505, Juneau, AK 99811
Alaska Safety Alliance Training Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Eligibility: Alaska residents pursuing career education or workforce training in industries
critical to the state's economy.
Alaska Travel Industry Association (AITA) Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Student: High school and college
Eligibility: Open to Alaskan residents enrolled or intending to enroll in a program
of study in preparation for a career in tourism
Nicholas J. and Pegge Begich Public Service Fund
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Students: High School & College
Eligibility: Only applications of students interested in careers in education, government,
and public service.
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) Scholarships
Deadline: March 6
Students: Graduating High School & College
Eligibility: graduating senior or recent graduate of a Cook Inlet area (Anchorage,
Kodiak, Nikiski, Ninilchik, Kenai, Seldovia, Soldotna, Hope and Homer) high school,
or current college enrollee; an Alaska resident; reside in the vicinity of Cook Inlet;
and are pursuing a college or vocational school course of study focused on, or related
to, environmental sciences, maritime studies or spill prevention/response
Contact:
Cook Inlet RCAC
8195 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611
907-283-7222
800-652-7222
shayloncochran@circac.org
Ray Troll x Salmonfest Legacy Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 31
Students: Current Student in the State of Alaska
Contact: david@archesalaska.org, or info@archesalaska.org
Veterans, Military, Spouses & Dependents Financial Aid Opportunities
Contact: Velma Vining
Resource: USCG Education Services Officer
Phone: (907) 487-5394
Email: velma.c.vining@uscg.mil
UAA External Military Scholarships
UAA One-Stop for Veterans, Military, USCG, Spouses & Dependents Scholarships
Eligibility: View the full list of opportunities for USCG and Military families at
UAA Financial Aid
Gilman-McCain Scholarships
Military, Spouse, & Dependents
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern
abroad on credit-bearing programs.
Spouses’ Association of Kodiak
Deadline: March 1
Contact:
The Spouses’ Association of Kodiak
ATTN: Grants & Scholarships
7 Windrider Dr. Unit 335
Kodiak, AK 99615
cgspousesgrants@gmail.com
Jane Clark Memorial Scholarship
Return to Education Scholarship
Military Spouse Scholarship
Rubric For Good Scholarship Essay Writing
| Section | 25pts | 18pts | 12pts | 6pts | 0pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals and Plans | Student clearly articulates alignment between educational and career goals including reasonable timeframe for accomplishing them | Student discusses both academic and career goals, provides some details regarding timeframe | Student mentions either academic or career goals, and provides some detail regarding timeframe for meeting goals | Student mentions either academic or career goals, without any detail, timeframe, or explanation | Student fails to mention goals and shows no consideration for future plans | ||
| Extracurricular Involvement | Student notes high involvement and compelling evidence that extracurricular activities (work, sports, volunteer, family, etc.) have shaped their character and academic development | Student notes high to moderate involvement and/or provides adequate description that extracurricular activities have shaped their character or academic development | Student notes some involvement in extracurricular activities and briefly describes impact on character or academic development | Student notes little involvement in extracurricular activities and/or inadequately describes impact on character or academic development | Student notes no involvement in extracurricular activities | ||
| Other Considerations/Special Circumstances | Student constructs a clear and exceptional case, includes appropriate examples for deserving or needing a scholarship, and describes the impact that a scholarship would have on goals | Student constructs an adequate case, includes sufficient supporting examples to confirm he/she has earned or has need for a scholarship | Student mentions need for a scholarship with some supporting examples, but constructs an inadequate case and/or includes insufficient supporting examples | Student mentions need for a scholarship, but fails to provide any supporting examples related to merit or to financial need | Essay left blank or student does not refer to or document any examples related to merit or to financial need | ||
| Presentation (Grammar, Spelling, Etc.) | * Essay is mostly free of significant grammar, spelling, and usage errors * Reflects application of critical thinking skills * Is thoughtful and articulated with clear command of syntax and vocabulary |
* Essay contains some significant grammar, spelling, and/or usage errors, * Reflects some critical thinking, but more self- expression *Above average display of syntactic variety and facility in the use of vocabulary |
* Essay contains several grammar, spelling, and/or usage errors. * Reflects mostly self- expression with little critical thinking * Adequate control of syntax and vocabulary |
* Essay contains numerous grammar, spelling, and/or usage errors * Reflects all self- expression, no critical thinking * Inadequate control of syntax and vocabulary |
Essay(s) left blank or indicates fundamental and severe deficiencies in writing skills or significantly deviates from requested profile questions | ||