Expires On: Monday, April 06, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduates of 2020 Class, currently enrolled in a Lower Kenai Peninsula Area High School from Ninilchik south to Homer to East End Road to across the Bay to Seldovia
In the spirit of assisting the family they have decided to branch out and are offering scholarships to a 2020 High School graduate who either they or their family are actively involved in the Commercial Fishing/Maritime trade in the state of Alaska. These scholarships will be awarded to assist in covering the costs of tuition, room and board, books, lab fees, etc. at an accredited college, university or approved vocational or trade school.
For more information please read the attachment below.
Attachment: Aleutian Harvester Memorial Fund 2020 Scholarship Application
Expires On: Wednesday, April 08, 2020 9:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior from the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Amount: $350
Eight scholarships will be offered. One applicant will be chosen from Kenai, Nikiski, Soldotna, Homer, and Seward. The others will be chosen from the district's small schools. The committee recommends that should a "Large" high school fail to submit any applications then that scholarship would be awarded to an additional "Small School" applicant.
For more information and instructions please view the attachment below.
UPDATE: Please email application to Assistant Principal Randy Neill at rneill@kpbsd.org.
Expires On: Thursday, April 09, 2020 4:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Amount: $500
Kenai Borough Employees Association (KBEA) will award a total of four (4) scholarships of $500 each. KBEA is the union of over 200 Borough employees. These employees fund the scholarships through their union dues.
For additional directions and to apply, see application below.
Note: Counselor signature requirement on application has been removed.
Attachment: 2020 KBEA Scholarship
Expires On: Friday, April 10, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years)
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safari Club International is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, humanitarian efforts, and protecting our hunting heritage. To further these goals, we will award a $4,000 scholarship to a graduation senior from any accredited public or private high school within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. To be eligible, the student must be accepted into a program of wildlife management or research curriculum in a related field at an accredited college or university and enroll for a minimum of 12 semester hours or full-time equivalent. A trade school or vocational program in a related discipline will be considered, and future teachers are eligible.
Please see attachment below for more information.
Attachment: Safari Club International Scholarship 2020
Expires On: Friday, April 10, 2020 6:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Amount: $500
Who: High School Senior from Flex School and/or Homer Schools, Anchor Point, Nikolaevsk, East End Road and communities across the Bay.
There will be 2-3 scholarships awarded in the amount of $500 to a High School Senior, Flex School or Home School Student.. For rules and criteria please view the attachment below.
Attachment: 2020 American Legion Auxiliary Unit #16 Scholarship
Expires On: Friday, April 10, 2020 9:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating Seniors from the greater Homer area ONLY
Amount: $750
American Legion Auxiliary General Buckner Unit 16 will be awarding one scholarship to a graduating student from the greater Homer area. This includes Nikolaevsk, East End Road communities, Homer schools and schools across Kachemak Bay.
For more information and to apply please view the attachment below.
Attachment: American Legion Auxiliary General Buckner Unit 16 Robert Turkington Scholarship
Expires On: Monday, April 13, 2020 4:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Amount: Varies by Demographical Areas
Applicants for these scholarships must reside or have graduated from a high school within the Homer Foundation’s service area. This includes all communities on the Southern Kenai Peninsula from Ninilchik south including communities on the southern shore of Kachemak Bay.
Note: Review updated directions outlined below.
Please email all submissions to assistant@homerfoundation.org. Also, feel free to contact Lauren Seaton at this email address with any questions.
For your letters of recommendations, they may be sent directly via email to Lauren Seaton at assistant@homerfoundation.org by the adult writing the recommendation. Please give the adults the directions to include the student name applying and which scholarships the student is applying for in the subject line, (i.e. Letter of Rec for Joe Mariner for the Nursing Studies Scholarship).
We have also created a new Google Form to use if needed as an alternative to the fillable pdf for your Cover Letter. Note, that you will still need to submit one complete cover letter, either through the google form or the pdf for each scholarship you are applying. You can find that cover letter google form here: https://forms.gle/6jgmTiPyGgSyc6Fa8
We have also created an alternative estimated needs assessment: https://forms.gle/HZBuq44ppr8E4pQX9
Your personal statements and resumes will need to be attachments in an email to Lauren Seaton at assistant@homerfoundation.org. Be sure to note that it is still recommended for you to write a separate personal statement for each scholarship for which you are applying.
Your counselors still have access to your transcripts so be in contact with them to have those available before the deadline as well.
Applications can still be found here: https://www.homerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Homer-Foundation-2020-Scholarship-Application-final-v.12.31.19.pdf
Expires On: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
This year's high education scholarship application for the Grand Lodge of Alaska Masonic Visual Arts & Music Scholarship. The application includes personal information, higher education plans, official transcripts, a personal essay, instructor recommendation, and applicant certifications. This scholarship is only for Alaska high school seniors who will graduate in Spring 2020 and plan to enroll in a higher education visual arts and/or music degree program.
For more information and application please view the attachment below.
Attachment: Masonic Visual Arts and Music 2020 Scholarship Application
Expires On: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Must Reside in the Greater Kachemak Bay Area
Amount: $1,000
The Homer Marine Trades Assn. (HTMA) is dedicated to the promotion of business and related activities in the marine trades industry within the greater Kachemak Bay area. HTMA recognizes that well trained tradesmen are important to the success of the industry and is offering a grant up to $1,000 which may be used for expenses related to further vocational education and skills training relative to the marine trades industry.
For more information regarding eligibility and requirements please view the attachment listed below.
Attachment: Homer Marine Trades Association 2020 Scholarship Application
Expires On: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating Seniors
Amount: $750
The Kenai River Professional Guide Association is offering two $750 scholarships to Seniors graduating from Soldotna, Kenai, and Nikiski high schools.
For more information please view the attachment below. If you have questions please contact Kasey Loomis @ 907-252-1578.
Attachment: 2020 Kenai River Professional Guide Association Scholarship Application
Expires On: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Amount: $2,000
The Kenai Historical Society will award a scholarship for 2019-2020 graduating seniors who reside in the KCHS attendance area or attend KCHS full-time. The student must plan to attend a post secondary school or training facility in the United States as a student during 2020-2021 academic year.
Expires On: Friday, April 17, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Senior
Amount: Tuition Waiver for 20-21 School Year
Any graduating seniors, who are interested in pursuing an education in Career and Technology through AVTEC.
To apply please view the attachment and follow directions.
Note: Directions have been updated (3/26), please EMAIL application to Jade Mann via Genius Scan, iPhone Notes or taking a photo.
Attachment: FY20 CTE Scholarship Application (AVTEC)
Expires On: Friday, April 17, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Senior
Amount: One (1) Kenai Peninsula College tuition waiver for 2020-21 school year
Any graduating Senior, who are interested in pursuing an education in Career and Technology through Kenai Peninsula College, can apply for this scholarship to receive funding for 1 Year (12 Credits/Semester) of Tuition to KPC for the 2020-2021 academic year.
For more information and instructions please see attachment listed below:
Note: Directions have been updated (3/26), please EMAIL application to Jade Mann via Genius Scan, iPhone Notes or taking a photo.
Attachment: FY20 CTE Scholarship Application (KPC)
Expires On: Friday, April 17, 2020 11:55 PM
Type: Conservation Camp
Who: High School Students Ages 15-19
Amount: Stipend Amounts Vary
SCA Alaska’s Summer Conservation Crews camp out for two to four weeks. Each team has eight crew members and two adult crew leaders. Projects may include trail building, environmental restoration, and invasive plants removal. Members cookout, share chores, and help sustain a healthy team. Members will also explore careers in land management and gain experience with camping, hiking, leadership, and team-building.
Expires On: Friday, April 24, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior from each local area high school (Kenai, Soldotna, and Nikiski)
Amount: $1,000 each
The goal of the Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club, Inc. is to foster, promote and organize amateur and recreational baseball on the Kenai Peninsula. They are pleased to extend their scholarship program again this year. As in past years they are able to award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior from each local area high school (Soldotna, Kenai, and Nikiski).
For more information regarding requirements, criteria and application please view the attachment below.
Attachment: 2020 Oilers Scholarship Information Letter
2020 Oilers Scholarship Application
Expires On: Friday, April 24, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating Senior from any Kenai Peninsula High School Program
Amount: Two $500 Scholarships
The Oilers Baseball Booster Club, Inc. is pleased to extend our scholarship program again this year. Two scholarships of $500 will be awarded to a graduating senior from any Kenai Peninsula high school program. The scholarship will be awarded to the graduating senior deemed most worthy by the Oilers Baseball Booster Club Scholarship Committee.
Below you will find attachments for criteria, application, and other information.
Attachments: 2020 Booster Club Scholarship Information Letter
2020 Booster Club Scholarship Application
Expires On: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating High School Seniors
Over 400 Scholarships to be Awarded! This scholarship is for students planning to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians, as well as those studying engineering, accounting, business or other courses of study.
For more information please visit their website listed below.
Link: Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship
Expires On: Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Competition
Who: High School Students (9-12)
Amount: The First-Place Prize award is $1,200, the Second-Place prize is $750, and Third-Place will be awarded $500. $200 will be awarded to each remaining State Finalist.
Submit an original two-dimensional artwork that conveys what your state means to you, how you are artistically inspired by your state, or the uniqueness of living in the West. You may draw inspiration from your state’s history, landmarks, natural resources, National Parks or Monuments, current or historical events, people, community, and culture.
Link: FY20 Dr. Paul Isaak Memorial Scholarship
Expires On: Friday, May 01, 2020 1:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: 2020 Graduating Senior Who Attended McNeil Canyon Elementary
Amount: $300
The 2020 McNeil Canyon School Scholarship will be awarded by the Community Council at McNeil to a graduating senior who attended McNeil Canyon Elementary School.
For details and application please view attachment below.
Attachment: 2020 McNeil Canyon Scholarship Application
Expires On: Friday, May 01, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Who: Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each; with multiple winners to be selected. Each award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student's first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of he student's choosing within the United States. In the even an underclassman is an award recipient, the monies will be held by the American College Foundation until the student completes high school and begins their higher education; at which time the award amount will be distributed.
Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply.
For more information please visit their website listed below.
Link: American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program
Expires On: Thursday, May 07, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating Seniors
Amount: $500
The Kenai Peninsula Chapter 830, Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), Patrick C. Health Scholarship is an award of five hundred dollars ($500) to a Kenai Peninsula student and is designed to assist in enabling their request for higher education. This scholarship is based on the criteria which reflect the value and patriotism and good citizenry among Alaska's youth.
For more information please view the attachment below.
Attachment: 2020 Patrick C. Heath Scholarship Award
Expires On: Friday, May 22, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Juniors and Seniors
Amount: $1,000
This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.
Link: B. Davis Scholarship 2020
Expires On: Sunday, May 31, 2020 11:55 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who/Amount: ASEA/ASFCME Local 52 Cook Inlet Chapter is pleased to offer one $500 scholarship to any high school student from the Kenai Peninsula and one $1,000 scholarship to members/dependents from our chapter.
There will be one scholarship awarded to dependents of Cook Inlet Chapter Members in good standing for a four year degree or trade/vocational school or graduate program. One scholarship will be awarded to any high school student from the Kenai Peninsula for a four year degree or trade/vocational school program or graduate program. Applicants for either of the two scholarships may apply prior to the first year enrollment or for a subsequent year of study while currently enrolled. If the number of available scholarship awards is greater than number of applicants in any category, the scholarship for that category will be awarded to the highest rated applicant who would not otherwise receive the award.
For more information please view the attachments below.
Attachment: 2020 Cook Inlet Chapter Scholarship Letter
2020 Cook Inlet Chapter Scholarship Application
Expires On: Monday, June 01, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors with Tyonek Tribal Roll Card
Amount: $4,000
Applicants must be a TNC original enrollee or direct lineal descendant and/or tribal member of the Native Village of Tyonek; must have a high school diploma or GED; accepted or enrolled part-time or full- time in a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate or graduate degree program; must be attending an accredited institution and have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher.
For more information and to apply please visit their website listed below.
Link: Tebughna Foundation General Scholarship
Expires On: Friday, June 12, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Juniors and Seniors
Amount: $1,000
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
For more information and to apply please visit their website listed below.
Expires On: Monday, June 15, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Graduate
Amount: 1,020 scholarships up to $2,500
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, commitment to pursue career or technical certification/degree, and a desire to contribute to society.
Link: Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
Expires On: Friday, June 19, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Amount: $500
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official.
For more information please visit their website listed below.
Link: B. Davis Scholarship 2020
Expires On: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating High School Seniors
Amount: $500-$5,000
This scholarship is for a full time student at a school in one of the designated Western Region states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington). Applicants must be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).
More information please follow the application guidelines below.
Attachment: Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Regional Chapter
Expires On: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: Graduating Seniors
Amount: $1,000
"Everyone here at Sure Oak works to our 5 core values: Be awesome, maximize your opportunities, always be the first to give, seek to improve everything and be curious, explore often!"
For more information please visit their website listed below.
Link: Sure Oak Scholarship
Expires On: Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Freshman - Senior
Amount: $1,000
Mrs. Prindables is offering a 2020 Scholarship opportunity for incoming or current college students majoring in education. We believe that educators have the power to spark positive development in student’s lives and their futures.
For more information and to apply please visit their website listed below.
Link: Mrs. Prindables 2020 Scholarship
Expires On: Monday, August 31, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High school students who are paying their way through school without parental assistance.
Amount: $1,000
The importance of education cannot be overstated. We understand how difficult obtaining an education can be for some young men and women, particularly when the student must provide for their own higher education. At times it may seem overwhelming, yet with the will, there is a way.
For more information please visit the website below.
Link: Greg Baumgartner Scholarship
Expires On: Monday, October 05, 2020 8:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors and All Students Attending a Post Secondary Educational Facility
Amount: $500
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.
For more information and to apply please visit their website listed below.
Link: 2020 AES Scholarship
Expires On: Sunday, November 15, 2020 7:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Amount: $1,000
FitnessVolt.com is happy to announce a yearly Fitness Scholarship Program. We value the importance of education, which is why we’d like to offer an eligible student the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship in an effort to assist with the costs of continued education. Fitness is our forte and eligible students can now submit an essay on the topic of “Importance of physical fitness in student life” of which the winner will receive a scholarship from us and recognition on our website.
Expires On: Monday, November 30, 2020 7:00 PM
Type: Scholarship
Who: U.S. citizen accepted to or currently attending a college or university within the United States
Amount: $1,000
At SAMI-Aid, we are proud to offer a scholarship program for students in the process of pursuing a college degree. The awarded student will receive $1,000 to be used towards expenses for his or her degree.
For more information please visit their website listed below.
Link: 2020 SAMI-Aid Scholarship
Expires On: Wednesday, December 31, 2070 10:55 PM
Type: Scholarship Opportunities and More
Who: Varies
Amount: Varies
This website offers a multitude of New Scholarships, Popular Scholarships, Career Salary, Career Questions, Videos, Course Outlines, Past Scholarships, Foundations, and Academic Programs. Please read the details careful as each scholarship is criteria specific.
For more information regarding eligibility and applying please visit their website listed below.
Link: StudentScholarships.org
Expires On: Wednesday, December 31, 2070 10:55 PM
Type: Scholarship Opportunities and More
Who: Varies
Amount: Varies
This website offers a multitude of scholarship, grant and/or other upcoming opportunities. Please read the details careful as each scholarship is criteria specific.
For more information regarding eligibility and applying please visit their website listed below.
Link: Alaska Community Foundation Scholarship Program