We extend our sincere gratitude to Donlin Gold for their generous support of the Kuspuk Alumni Scholarship. Their contributions have played a meaningful role in helping our graduates pursue post-secondary education and career training opportunities. Quyana, Donlin Gold, for investing in our youth and believing in the power of education.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
The FAFSA is different from CSS Profile (short for "College Scholarship Service Profile"), which is also required by some colleges (primarily private ones). The CSS is a fee-based product of the College Board (a private non-profit organization) and is used by the colleges to distribute their own institutional funds, rather than federal or state funding.
We have over 60 scholarships available, it’s likely that you’re eligible for at least one, and maybe many more! Our system will assess what opportunities you are eligible for after you answer some basic questions about your education and experience. Get started by creating an account at the link above.
Scholarships at the Alaska Community Foundation are made possible by passionate donors who are committed to helping Alaska’s students pursue their educational dreams.
The Horatio Alger Association is one of the nation’s largest need-based scholarship programs for high school students who have overcome significant adversity and are committed to earning a bachelor’s degree. High school students with financial need who display integrity, perseverance, and a clear determination to turn challenges into opportunities to pursue their American Dream, should consider applying for the scholarship. More than 600 scholarships are awarded every year, with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. For Juniors, the application is open from December 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. For Seniors, the application is open from December 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) is Alaska's merit-based scholarship program, awarding eligible students up to $28,000 total towards their postsecondary education. To qualify for APS, Alaska high school students must complete a specific rigorous high school curriculum and meet either a minimum GPA or minimum standardized test score.
The Coalition for Education Equity offers two new Spike Jorgensen Scholarships each year. Scholarships are $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years total. Scholarships are awarded based on a short personal essay and letters of recommendation – not on GPA – and can be used at any in-state or out-of-state college or trade school. The scholarship honors Dr. Spike Jorgensen, who fought for many years to improve facilities and school programs in rural Alaska as a founder and executive director of CEE(formerly CEAAC).
The ATIA Foundation Scholarship offers one-year awards to students who are enrolled in or plan to enroll in a program of study related to tourism, hospitality, or travel. Eligible applicants include both high school and college students across Alaska.Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded over $335,000 in scholarships to more than 160 individuals from communities throughout Alaska — from Ketchikan to Nome, Kodiak to Tok, and even remote locations such as Unalakleet and Nightmute. In 2025 alone, ATIA awarded $37,000 in scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to students representing 14 different communities statewide.
