Amount: Up to $20,000. About: The CIRI Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting education, self-development, and economic self-sufficiency among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of the Cook Inlet region and their descendents. The Special Excellence Annual Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to students with a passion for community service, civic activities, and contribution to the Alaska Native community. Each applicant must be a CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant, have a high school diploma or GED, be a full-time student enrolled in a degree program at an accredited institution, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.7. Students who apply for the CIRI Foundation General Scholarships and meet the minimum requirements of the Special Excellence Annual Scholarship will be considered automatically.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Diploma, GED, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Doctoral Student
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: Alaska
Minimum GPA: 3.7
Deadline: June 1 (annually) Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.