Academic Scholarship
Empowering Calista Shareholders and Descendants to pursue their educational and career goals
We recognize that every journey is unique. Our scholarships are designed for flexibility and accessibility, ensuring our people receive the support they need to succeed. Through this program, we foster self-determination, growth, and opportunity — helping our people build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Award Amounts
Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, and fees. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and satisfactorily complete their full-time or part-time status for the entire award period.
Award amounts are awarded using the following criteria, and are subject to funding availability:
Completed application and document submission
(first-come, first-served)GPA level
Full-time or part-time enrollment status
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Calista Shareholder or Descendant of an Original Shareholder
Alaska Native
Accepted into an accredited school
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Application Checklist
Applications must be fully completed with accurate information to be considered.
Applications are not considered complete until all required documents have been submitted.
Required Documents:
Acceptance Letter or Proof of Application from your school
You must be accepted into a school or program to receive the scholarship.
Shareholder Verification Letter
Verification that you are a Calista Shareholder or a Descendant of an Original Shareholder is required.
Request this letter from Calista Corporation Shareholder Services:
Email: shareholder@calistacorp.com
Phone: (907) 275-2801
We recommend requesting this document by email to avoid the 5-10 business day mailout delay.
CIB or Tribal Documentation
Submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or Tribal Enrollment Documentation.
Transcripts
Submit your most recent unofficial transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Deadlines for Transcript Submission:
Full Year Award: June 15
Partial Year Award: November 15
Application Deadlines:
Full Year: May 15
Partial Year: November 15
Recipient Spotlight
Samara Kookesh
Samara is a CEC scholarship recipient who graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in government/legal studies. We are so honored to be part of supporting your educational journey and see a bright future ahead of you! Nutaan Atam!
Additional Resources
Please download this PDF to view additional scholarship opportunities through other organizations.
Please note that Calista Education & Culture provides this list as a resource only, and any questions about specific scholarships should be addressed to the respective organization. This may not be an exhaustive list. Please check with the respective organizations for the most current details on individual scholarships.