Career & Technical Education Scholarships
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship supports Calista Shareholders and Descendants pursuing vocational, trade, technical, and professional development programs that do not follow a typical academic schedule.
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a quarterly basis. Awards are limited to available funds and determined based on demonstrated need.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Calista Shareholder or Descendant of an Original Shareholder
Alaska Native
Acceptance into an accredited school or program
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.
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 to request a copy.
We recommend requesting the 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.
Award Amount
Award amounts are to be determined based on:
Available funding at the time of review
Demonstrated financial need
Program requirements
Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, and supplies, with possible exceptions depending on the programs.
Applications accepted year-round.
Additional Resources
We are committed to supporting our Shareholders and Descendants in finding educational funding opportunities beyond our own programs.
Download the PDF below to view a list of additional scholarship opportunities offered by other organizations.
Please note: Calista Education & Culture provides this list as a resource only. All questions about specific scholarships should be directed to the respective organization. This may not be an exhaustive list — we encourage you to check directly with each organizations for the most current information, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.