Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) is a private, nonprofit organization committed to providing support and assistance to students pursuing higher education. AEF was established in 1977 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. AEF is governed by five committee members.
MISSION
Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) is committed to providing support and assistance to students pursuing higher education. Our programs are designed to empower Iñupiat students and promote personal success within themselves to be effective contributors to their community.
CORE PURPOSE
To empower the lives of present and future generations through education and cultural opportunities.
CURRENT LINES OF BUSINESS
Developing the next generation of leaders through education and connection to a way of life steeped in Iñupiat values that leads to success in every environment.
-Educational Scholarships
-Student Support
-Cultural Programs
CORE VALUES
-Stewardship
-Spirituality
-Culturally Grounded
-Self-Determination
-Forward Thinking
-Integrity
Introducing Nunamiut School and AEF recipients
Arctic Education Foundation has been impacting lives by opening the door of educational opportunities to students for more than 47 years. From funding vocational training programs that bring our students back to the North Slope to pursuing college and graduate degrees that lead them across the world – AEF is an invaluable educational resource for our youth.
AEF was excited to share this video at the 2024 Ivalu Gala introducing Nunamiut School and current AEF recipients. Quyanaqpak, Jesse Darling for producing this video. For more information on how to give back to the foundation please contact AEF.