Yup’ik Atlas

Alaska Community Foundation (ACF)

Manages 60+ donor-funded scholarships for Alaska students across many fields and levels. Students complete one profile to determine eligibility for multiple awards.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

Awards ten competitive $5,000 scholarships each year to Alaska Native and American Indian students pursuing healthcare-related fields. Application period typically runs March 1–31.

Alaska Pacific University

Donor-funded and institutional scholarships for degree-seeking APU students. Priority, final, and spring-only deadlines are listed on the APU scholarship site each year.

Alaska Pacific University / Alaska Tribal Health System Partners

Tuition scholarship (often up to 30% of APU tuition, or 100% for some Early Honors dependents) for Alaska Tribal Health System employees, ANTHC employees, board members, and their dependents enrolled at APU.

American Indian College Fund

Merit- and need-based scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at nonprofit, accredited colleges and universities, including tribal colleges.

American Indian Services

Need-based scholarships that help undergraduate Native American and Alaska Native students attend and remain enrolled in college or university; awards are paid directly to schools.

Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP)

Higher Education and Vocational Training scholarships for eligible tribal members from AVCP compact tribes. Deadlines: Higher Education – June 30; Vocational Training – typically one month before program start.

Bethel Native Corporation

Scholarship for BNC shareholders and direct descendants pursuing higher education. User guide notes deadlines of October 15 for fall and February 15 for spring terms.

Calista Education and Culture (CEC)

Provides educational and CTE scholarships to Calista Corporation Shareholders and Descendants. Deadlines vary by term and program.

Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF)

Scholarship fund established in 1993 to help CVRF residents pursue higher education or certificate programs. Deadlines: Fall Semester – May 31; Spring Semester – October 31.

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Offers Preparatory, Pre-Graduate, and Health Professions scholarships to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing health professions, in exchange for a service commitment.

Kuskokwim Educational Foundation

Offers a variety of scholarships to TKC Shareholders pursuing post-secondary education, vocational training, professional development, or cultural learning opportunities. Deadlines vary by scholarship.

Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC)

Provides scholarships to Alaska Native Bethel residents and ONC Tribal Members pursuing higher education or vocational training. Deadlines and award amounts vary.

The Kuskokwim Corporation / Donlin Gold Kuskokwim Educational Foundation

Scholarships for TKC Shareholder students interested in the mining industry and related/support fields, including vocational training and university degrees. Deadlines often include July 15 and December 31.

Udall Foundation

Undergraduate scholarship for sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to tribal public policy, Native health care, or environmental issues, honoring the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall.

University of Alaska Anchorage – Indigenous and Rural Student Center

Curated list of scholarships and funding resources for Alaska Native and Native American students, organized by ANCSA region and including nationwide opportunities.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

UAF scholarship hub including the Nanook Pledge Scholarship and other awards for Alaska residents and nonresidents. Deadlines and award criteria vary by program.

University of Alaska Southeast / Sealaska Heritage partners

Scholarships for Alaska Native students pursuing education degrees or certificates, as part of the Indigenizing Education for Alaska (IEA) initiative. Application dates are updated annually.

Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association (YDFDA)

Provides financial aid to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students from YDFDA member communities pursuing post-secondary education; typical deadline is February 14 each year.

Yuut Elitnaurviat

Information hub for scholarships and training-related funding available to residents of the Calista region, including links to ONC, AVCP, CEC, and other partner scholarships.

Calista Brice

Calista Brice offers early-career pathways for Calista Region Shareholders and Descendants, including internships, on-the-job training, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement in construction, engineering, environmental services, and related fields. These opportunities help participants pursue college, CTE, and other training while gaining real-world experience within the Calista family of companies.

Calista Corporation

Workforce & Shareholder Development (WFSD) team connects Calista Shareholders and Descendants to workforce development opportunities and resources within Calista, its subsidiaries, and other company partners. The team coordinates paid internships, apprenticeships and other programs to provide real-world work experience, career development and networking opportunities.