Koniag Education Foundation General Scholarship

KEF offers merit-based scholarships to Koniag Shareholders and registered Descendants who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree through an accredited educational institution. These scholarships are competitive and are scored by an independent scholarship review committee. While all eligible applicants will receive funds, the applicants with the highest scores, will receive the highest amounts. Each portion of the application has a point value, including the students’ GPA, therefore it is important to put forth maximum effort into the application.

Full Description

Qualified applicants will also be eligible for an additional special scholarship without having to submit an application. The Godfrey, Parsons, Matfay, & Drabek scholarships will be awarded to the students with the highest application points in each specified major. Please note that students who do not declare a major on the application will not be considered for these special scholarships.

KEF is a private nonprofit and the IRS regulations require that all scholarship funds must be disbursed directly to the university and cannot be applied to accounts in arrears (past due).

Online applications must be complete with all required documentation uploaded and submitted by the posted deadline. Late or incomplete/unsubmitted applications will not be considered.

Who's eligible?

  • Must be a Koniag Shareholder or registered Descendant (may be adopted). If not a registered Descendant, applicant must submit a Shareholder Descendant application and be approved by Koniag Shareholder Records prior to any disbursement of award. The Descendant database form is located here (https://www.koniag.com/our-shareholders/records-forms/) . For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call (800) 658-3818.
  • Members of the Koniag Education Foundation Board of Directors and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply for KEF scholarships and grants.
  • Must meet the GPA requirement which vary by award.
  • Must be in good standing with KEF’s other scholarship programs (e.g., maintain communication, provide transcripts and/or proof of completion as required).

General Information & Requirements

  • Award amounts vary annually depending upon availability of funds.
  • Awarded funds are disbursed directly to the program or school and cannot be applied to accounts in arrears or directly to students.
  • All writing is graded not only for content, but also spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. While it is permissible to have someone else proofread your work prior to submitting, the work you submit must be your own. It is not permissible for parents, guardians, etc. to apply on behalf of the student.
  • Special Scholarships have additional requirements for field of study which must be met.
  • Scholarships administered on behalf of our partners also have additional eligibility requirements which are detailed in the description of each award.

How to Apply

What Will I Need to Complete the Application?

  • Your Koniag Shareholder or Descendant ID number.
  • A recent resume with employment history, school activities, volunteer/community service, awards/honors, and any additional education/training. (2-page maximum)
  • Most recent high school, GED, or college transcript(s). This MUST be followed up with an official transcript sent directly to KEF from your educational institution either by having it mailed to 4141 B Street, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99503, or e-mailed to [email protected] through your school’s secure electronic transcript delivery network (such as Parchment, eScript, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.). Official transcripts must be received in order to receive your award.
  • An essay is required for all scholarships. The essay should be written specifically for the scholarship you are applying for and include the following: - Why are you a good candidate for this award? - A brief description of your personal and family history including how you or your family is connected to Kodiak Island. - Career and educational goals. - Community involvement/volunteer work.
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