Scholarship Program Overview
ACF post-secondary scholarship application opportunities will open on January 15th and run through March 15th. There is ONE login for all of ACF’s scholarship opportunities: login here to apply now!
We have over 60 scholarships available, it’s likely that you’re eligible for at least one, and maybe many more! Our system will assess what opportunities you are eligible for after you answer some basic questions about your education and experience. Get started by creating an account at the link above.
Scholarships at the Alaska Community Foundation are made possible by passionate donors who are committed to helping Alaska’s students pursue their educational dreams.
Our Scholarship Team is here to assist with any questions you may have.
Scholarships at Alaska Community Foundation
Applying for scholarships at ACF is easy. With one application and one login, you’ll be considered for more than 60 scholarship opportunities.
| Scholarship Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alaska Native Students in Arts and Media Fund | Alaska Native Students in Art & Media Fund (ANSAM) supports Alaska Native students pursuing education in media or visual arts. >> Learn More |
| Alaska Scholarship Fund | The Alaska Scholarship is the Alaska Community Foundation's flagship scholarship fund. This fund was established by ACF's board in 2024. |
| Alec and Cornelia Brindle Family Scholarship Fund | Alec and Cornelia Brindle Family Scholarship is a scholarship designated for the valedictorian of the graduating class at Ketchikan High School (KAYHI). >> Learn More |
| Anchorage Independent Longshore Union (AILU) Legacy Scholarship Fund | Anchorage Independent Longshore Union Legacy Scholarship is for the children or grandchildren of longshoremen currently on the Anchorage Independent Longshore Union dispatch list. >> Learn More |
| Angels Over Ballyhoo Fund | Angels Over Ballyhoo Scholarship is a memorial tribute to Karly Madsen McDonald and Kiara Renteria-Haist. This scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. >> Learn More |
| Art Jess Scholarship Fund | Art Jess Scholarship Fund supports Alaskans pursuing post-secondary education at all levels, including vocational programs, trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Open to both full- and part-time students. >> Learn More |
| Barry Koch & Family Scholarship Fund for Track, Field and X-Country Athletes | Barry Koch & Family Scholarship supports Region IV and Anchorage-area high school seniors who have participated in track, field, or cross country. This need-based award assists students pursuing professional certification or a college degree, with special consideration for those interested in education careers. >> Learn More |
| Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund | Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship supports Anchorage-area women with financial need who are dedicated to community service and pursuing a career in social work. >> Learn More |
| Brandon C. Reiley Scholarship Fund | Brandon C. Reiley Scholarship supports Alaska residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are pursuing studies in aviation, science, math, or education. >> Learn More |
| Cael Askin Memorial Scholarship | Cael Askin Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Kenai resident, Cael Askin, for graduating high school seniors who receive Special Education Services and intend to pursue secondary education or vocational training. >> Learn More |
| Carl Seaman Scholarship Fund- Kenai | Carl Seaman Scholarship Fund supports graduating high school seniors of Kenai Central High School pursuing post-secondary education with demonstrated financial need. >> Learn More |
| CARTA Scholarship Endowment Fund - Liability | Central Alaska Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education or working towards certifications that will enable them to become teachers or administrators in the public schools. |
| David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship | David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship was established to support outstanding candidates in the pursuit of registered nursing degrees and services to small Alaskan communities. >> Learn More |
| Denali Scholarship Fund | Denali Scholarship Fund was created by the generous legacy donation of Frances B. Mlakar to support Alaskan students seeking post-secondary education within the state of Alaska. Students seeking higher education or vocational/technical training are invited to apply. >> Learn More |
| Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund | Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship fund was created to provide a scholarship to an eligible student residing in Petersburg, Seward or Homer Communities pursuing training, certification or a degree in vocational or trade studies. >> Learn More |
| Donald R. DeWitt Endowed Scholarship Fund | Donald R. DeWitt Endowed Scholarship fund was named for long-time Fairbanks teacher Don DeWitt for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District students to further their secondary education. >> Learn More |
| Dorothy and Dona Lee Croft Scholarship for Young Musicians | Dorothy and Dona Lee Croft Scholarship for young musicians was created in honor of Dorothy Croft to recognize and reward young musicians. This scholarship is open to current middle and high school students pursuing a music education program. >> Learn More |
| Dr. John Halligan Scholarship Fund | Dr. John Halligan Scholarship was established in honor of Anchorage oncologist, Dr. John Halligan, for students who graduated from an Alaska high school and are pursuing a medical focused degree at the University of Alaska. >> Learn More |
| Dr. Merritt Olson Academic Scholarship | Dr. Merritt Olson Academic Scholarship was established in honor of long-time West Anchorage High School teacher, Dr. Merritt Olson, to support post-secondary education opportunities for graduating high school seniors from West High School who demonstrate academic excellence. >> Learn More |
| Dream to Fly: Jeff Cheng Memorial Scholarship | Dream to Fly: Jeff Cheng Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jeff Cheng, pilot and flight instructor, to help those who dream of flying professionally. >> Learn More |
| Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship Fund | Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship supports a graduating high school senior from Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School pursuing a bachelor degree in STEM. >> Learn More |
| EMC Engineering Scholarship Fund | EMC Engineering Scholarship Fund is set up for the benefit of students from Alaska who are enrolled in an Alaska-based four-year degree program in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management or similar. >> Learn More |
| Evelyne Tunley Scholarship Fund | Evelyne Tunley Scholarship Fund was created to honor long-time King Tech High School teacher, Evelyne Tunley-Daymude, for students in the Health and Human Services program at King Tech High School in Anchorage, Alaska. >> Learn More |
| Gary Martin Swim Scholarship Fund | Gary Martin Swim Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Soldotna resident and swim coach, Gary Eugene Martin, and is open to Alaska students entering or enrolled in colleges or trade schools who have been involved in competitive swimming at the high school level in Alaska. >> Learn More |
| George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation Scholarship | George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation Scholarship provides graduating high school seniors from across Alaska with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the United States. >> Learn More |
| Golden Rule Scholarship Fund | Golden Rule Scholarship Fund supports post-secondary education for graduates from Ninilchik School who exemplify the Golden Rule. >> Learn More |
| Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship Fund | Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship Fund is an annual scholarship awarded to a senior or graduate of a high school in Ketchikan and enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited university or vocational technical education program. >> Learn More |
| Harry H. Hirshik Scholarship Fund | Harry H. Hirshik Scholarship was created in memory of Eagle River resident and mechanic, Harry Hirshik, to support Alaskan students pursuing education or training in the field of automotive mechanics. >> Learn More |
| Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Fund | Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Fund was created by the Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation to offer scholarships to Alaskan students pursuing a degree in the medical field from an accredited school in the United States. >> Learn More |
| Holly Dick Scholarship Fund | Holly Dick Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Holly WaiHung Dick to support post-secondary education for Alaska and California students with a preference for Chinese-American students. >> Learn More |
| Holly Dick Scholarship Fund for California Students | Holly Dick Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Holly WaiHung Dick to support post-secondary education for Alaska and California students with a preference for Chinese-American students. >> Learn More |
| Hoonah Education Association Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | Hoonah Education Association Fine Arts Scholarship Fund supports students from Hoonah, Alaska to attend the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. >> Learn More |
| JJ Klein Scholarship Fund | JJ Klein Scholarship Fund was created in honor of Jerry and Joyce Klein to support students with a 2.0-3.2 GPA to pursue post-secondary or vocational education. >> Learn More |
| Kathryn E. And John P. Doyle Scholarship Fund | Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship Fund was established by John P. Doyle to support female students pursuing science degrees at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. >> Learn More |
| KAYHI Alumni Scholarship Fund | KAYHI Alumni Scholarship Fund supports students from Ketchikan High School (KAYHI) to pursue post-secondary education opportunities. >> Learn More |
| Kenneth D. Maynard Memorial Scholarship | Kenneth D. Maynard Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Anchorage architect, Kenneth D. Maynard, FAIA, to support students enrolled in an accredited architectural program with a GPA >3.49. >> Learn More |
| Kenny Carver Memorial Scholarship Fund | Kenny Carver Memorial Scholarship supports students graduating from Kenai Central High School and Soldotna High School with a GPA >2.49 to pursue post-secondary or vocational education. >> Learn More |
| Kodiak Electric Association Inc. Scholarship Awards Fund | Kodiak Electric Association offers a variety of scholarships to students from Kodiak or Port Lions who are or whose families are KEA Members to pursue post-secondary and vocational education programs. These programs include full-time university, part-time university, and vocational or trade school. >> Learn More |
| Lathrop High School Alumni Scholarship Fund | Lathrop High School Alumni Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships to the graduating class of Lathrop High School and previous recipients of the award. This scholarship can be renewed for up to three years. >> Learn More |
| Liam Hood Scholarship Fund | Liam Hood Scholarship was created in memory of Liam Hood. Liam lived exuberantly and loved soccer, Nordic skiing, and all things outdoors. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a GPA >3.79 pursuing a bachelor's degree. >> Learn More |
| Lucile Hope Special Education Scholarship | Lucile Hope Scholarship is for Alaska students pursuing an education degree with a focus on K-12 education and special education. >> Learn More |
| Luella James Scholarship Fund | Luella James was a long-time Seward resident, educator, and literacy advocate. This scholarship is for the graduating class at Seward High. >> Learn More |
| Maurie Harrington Memorial Scholarship Fund | Maurie Harrington was a Kenai Central High School student who was very active in student council and leadership activities. The Maurie Harrington Scholarship is for the Kenai Central High School graduating class with a minimum 2.5 GPA who participate in student leadership. >> Learn More |
| Megan Rawson Scholarship Fund | Megan Rawson was a Bettye Davis East High graduate and science teacher. This scholarship is at her request as memory and motivation for the Bettye Davis East High graduating class who intend to pursue a career in teaching. >> Learn More |
| Melissa Faye Pike Memorial Foundation | Melissa Faye Pike was a Dimond High School student with a love of the arts and animals. This scholarship is for the Dimond High School graduating class or students at Alaska Dance Theatre pursuing post-secondary education. >> Learn More |
| Mt. McKinley Lions Club Foundation Scholarship Fund | The Mt. McKinley Lions Club has a long history of supporting Anchorage high school students. This scholarship is for the Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, Bartlett High School, and West Anchorage High School graduating class. >> Learn More |
| Nellie Moore Alaska Native Journalism Scholarship Fund | Nellie "Iriqtaq" Moore was an Iñupiaq journalist from Kotzebue who worked to inform, empower, and connect others. This scholarship is for Alaska Native students pursuing a degree in media, journalism, marketing, communications, or public relations. >> Learn More |
| Ninilchik School Memorial Scholarship Fund | Ninilchik School Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Lars Hansen, Heather Henderson, Heidi Fletcher, nad Irene Kraskoff. This scholarship is for the graduating class of Ninilchik School to pursue post-secondary education. >> Learn More |
| Patricia Roppel Memorial Non-Endowed Scholarship Fund | Patricia Roppel was a historian and author who lived in Wrangell. This scholarship is for the graduating class at Wrangell High School. >> Learn More |
| Ray and Maxine Stephens Memorial Scholarship Fund | Ray and Maxine Stephens Memorial Scholarship was established to support Alaskan students pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in their Junior (60-89 credits) or Senior (90+ credits) years with a >2.99 GPA. >> Learn More |
| Red Boucher Scholarship Fund | Harry Aristide "Red" Boucher was a Navy veteran who settled in Fairbanks in 1958 and was an early pioneer for telecommunications and internet access in rural Alaska. This scholarship supports Alaskan students pursuing a degree in technology. >> Learn More |
| Ron and Terri Davis Trades Scholarship Fund | Ron and Terri Davis were long-time Soldotna residents and business owners. This scholarship supports Kenai Peninsula students with demonstrated financial need seeking a vocational degree or applied associate degree in Alaska with a minimum 2.0 GPA. >> Learn More |
| Seward High School Scholarship Fund | Seward High School Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors of Seward High School who are pursuing post-secondary education or vocational school. >> Learn More |
| Shayna Marie Pritchard Memorial Scholarship | Shayna Marie Pritchard was a Nikiski resident who loved the outdoors and her family. This scholarship is for students of the Nikiski High School graduating class who show exceptional ability to overcome life challenges. >> Learn More |
| Sig and Helen Decker Memorial Non-Endowed Scholarship Fund | Sig and Helen Decker were Wrangell residents who grew up commercial fishing. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors from Wrangell or Petersburg who have previous experience in commercial fishing or seafood processing. >> Learn More |
| Sitka Scholarship Fund | Sitka Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Tadao Sasayama, founder of the Alaska Pulp Corporation. This scholarship is for the graduating class of Sitka High School. >> Learn More |
| Stassel Education Fund | Fred L. and Jean N. Stassel were long-time Anchorage residents, educators, and commercial fishers. This scholarship is for Alaska residents pursuing higher education at least half time in math, health, science, education, social work, or psychology. >> Learn More |
| Sven & Lorraine Eriksson Alaska Fund | Sven and Lorriane Eriksson were true Alaska pioneers who moved to Alaska in the 1950s and spent their lives flying, skiing, hunting, and fishing with their family. This scholarship is for prospective University of Alaska students with plans to study engineering or music with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or a minimum post-secondary GPA of 3.0. >> Learn More |
| Tad Fujioka Memorial Scholarship | Tad Fujioka was a fisherman, and fisheries advocate from Sitka. This scholarship supports high school graduates from Sitka and Mount Edgecumbe pursuing college or vocational training in career choices that will help support the wellbeing and resilience of members of small Alaska communities. >> Learn More |
| The Anna Loftus Ream Memorial Fund | Members of the Ream family were born and raised in Alaska. This scholarship is in honor of their mother, Anna Loftus Ream, for the benefit of the graduating seniors of Wrangell High School who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. >> Learn More |
| The CFAB Scholarship Fund | The Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank (CFAB) is a member-owned cooperative created to serve the financing needs of Alaska's resident-owned commercial fishing, agriculture, tourism, and resource industries. This scholarship is for Alaska residents under the age of 26 who are the child, descendent, or spouse of a CFAB member, employee, or principal at the time the application is made. >> Learn More |
| The Ream Family Fund | Members of the Ream family were born and raised in Alaska. This scholarship is for the benefit of the graduating seniors of Ketchikan High School (KAYHI) who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. >> Learn More |
| THS Patricia Roppel Memorial Scholarship | Patricia Roppel was a historian and author who lived in Wrangell. This scholarship is for current undergraduate or graduate student studying Alaska History with a minimum GPA of 3.0. >> Learn More |
| Tim Akers Memorial Scholarship Fund | Tim Akers played an influential role in the development of the Prudhoe Bay oilfield and mentored many young Alaskans working in the oil and gas industry. This scholarship is for Alaska residents studying technology with a minimum 3.0 GPA at the most recent school attended. >> Learn More |
| Toby Gamble and Janet Helen Tolan Gamble Educational Fund | Toby and Helen Gamble were Anchorage residents for nearly 60 years who were active in their church, laborer union, and workforce development. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Anchorage or Mat-Su with demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 3.0, involvement in their church or community service and intento on studying vocational training, education, pre-med, law, business, or theology. >> Learn More |
| Tom and Mary Lou Friesen Scholarship Fund | Tom and Mary Lou Friesen were residents of Ketchikan for over 50 years. This scholarship is for students from Ketchikan or Metlakatla who participated in community service activities and have demonstrated financial need. >> Learn More |
| Willard and Mary Jones Scholarship Fund | Ron Inouye established this scholarship in memory of his mentors Willard and Mary Jones of Ketchikan. This scholarship is for Ketchikan residents pursuing post-secondary education in Alaska. >> Learn More |
| Wrangell Scholarship Fund | The Wrangell Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Tadao Sasayama, founder of the Alaska Pulp Corporation. This scholarship is for the graduating class of Wrangell High School. >> Learn More |
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