Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Chugach Heritage Foundation

Greetings and welcome to the Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program. As an educational initiative, the CHF is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education. We offer scholarships for a variety of academic paths, including Associate, Bachelor, Graduate/PhD degrees, vocational certificates, job training, and potential internship opportunities.

Let's delve into the specifics of each scholarship opportunity:

1. **Vocational Scholarship**: This scholarship is designed for students enrolled in any recognized vocational, certificate, or license-based training program. The maximum award for this scholarship is $5,750 within a calendar year. The application deadlines are June 1st for programs running from June to September, and September 30th for programs running from October to December.

2. **College Scholarship**: This scholarship is intended for students pursuing an associate or bachelor degree at an accredited college or university. The maximum award is $5,750 per academic year for Associate level students, and $7,250 per academic year for Bachelor level students. The application deadlines for the 2025 academic year are as follows: August 1st for the Fall Term, December 27th for the Winter/Spring Term, March 28th for the Spring Quarter Term, and May 30th for the Summer Term.

3. **Graduate Scholarship**: This competitive scholarship is available for students enrolled in an accredited graduate or Ph.D. program. The maximum award for this scholarship is $12,100 per academic year. The application deadline for new Graduate submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year is August 8th.

4. **Regional Focus Scholarship**: This incentive scholarship is designed for students eligible for the CHF College or Vocational scholarships who intend to work within the Chugach Region and communities. The focus areas for the 2024-2025 academic year are Medical programs, Maritime, and Education. The maximum award for this scholarship is $1,000 per academic year, which is in addition to the College or Vocational scholarships.

5. **Barney Uhart Memorial Scholarship**: This competitive scholarship is available to a senior at the undergraduate level or enrolled in a graduate program. Approved students will participate in a paid summer internship over two summers and are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in additional CHF Scholarship funding. Travel and lodging for the internship will also be provided. The application deadline is December 31st.

6. **Alyeska Alaska Native Scholarship**: This scholarship is open to students who express a high interest in working within the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Services (TAPS)/oil & gas industry. Applicants must meet all eligibility and documentation requirements and must have been approved for either the CHF College, Vocational, or Graduate Scholarship awards. Funding for this scholarship is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

7. **Discretionary Scholarship**: This scholarship program has limited funding available to assist with unique educational and cultural opportunities.

We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of these opportunities to further their education and career prospects.