–Overview–
All competitive awards share the same eligibility criteria and required documents. The application period is open from April 30-June 30 each year. Students may apply for multiple competitive awards, however a separate application and essay must be submitted for each one. A student may only receive one competitive award at a time.
!!NEW!! Acceptance Form
All applicants are now required to complete an acceptance form to receive their scholarship funding. This form is separate from the application. It confirms the school information and enables our team to process the funds in a timely manner. Once the AEF team reviews and approves an application, Kaleidoscope will send an invitation to the student’s email to complete their acceptance form.
Eligibility Criteria
• Be an original ASRC shareholder or a lineal descendant of an original ASRC shareholder.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) throughout the cycle of the award
• Plan to enter or currently be enrolled in a college, university, or vocational training institution.
Required Documents
- High School Diploma and/or GED (First-time Applicants only)
- Financial Need Sheet/Budget Forecast
- Two letters of recommendation
- High school or Latest College/University transcript
- Personal essay answering the questions provided within each competitive application
These awards may be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board costs. The actual amounts awarded are based on the student’s financial need.
Deadline: June 30
Access the Competitive Award Applications by clicking any of the links below:
Anaġi Leadership Award
The Anaġi Leadership Award was created to acknowledge the leadership of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation’s former president, Jacob Anaġi Adams. This prestigious award is presented to an exemplary candidate whose leadership is reflected in their commitment to promoting healthy communities, embracing the spirit of volunteerism, fostering the cross-generational transmission of values, and demonstrating strong organizational leadership.
- One Award granted annually
- Up to $24,000 per year
- Recipient receives funding for 4 consecutive school years
Aveogan Leadership Award
The Aveogan Leadership Award was created to acknowledge the leadership of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation’s former board member who also held an executive management position with ASRC since 1972, Dr. Oliver Aveogan Leavitt.
A whaling captain, a fierce champion for the rights of the North Slope Iñupiat, a devoted public servant, and an avid Barrow Whalers fan, Dr. Leavitt was a massively influential force in the growth of ASRC and a perpetual advocate for the rights of the people of the North Slope.
- One Award granted annually
- Up to $28,000 per year
- Recipient receives funding for 4 consecutive school years
Ivalu Scholarship Award
The Ivalu Scholarship was created to honor eligible applicants who are making noteworthy and influential contributions to their community through their community cultural service commitment of their personal time to projects and activities which strongly incorporate the Iñupiaq values. Applicant selected should serve as a role model of implementing and following the 12 Iñupiaq Core Values while performing community cultural service activities.
- One Award granted annually
- Up to $15,000 per year
- Recipient receives funding for 4 consecutive school years
At-Large High School Scholarship Award
The At-Large High School Scholarship Award is a one-time scholarship available to qualifying AEF applicants who, at the time of award:
- Are graduating high school seniors, and
- Plan to enroll in an eligible postsecondary institution or training program.
- Six Awards granted annually
- Up to $2,000 per year
- Recipients receive funding for 1 year
North Slope High School Nominated Awards
Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) awards annual scholarships to graduating North Slope high school seniors who are ASRC shareholders or descendants of original ASRC shareholders. These awards are for college or training expenses, and are in addition to other funding available through AEF.
Three (3) High School Leadership Awards are designated to each North Slope school—Barrow High, Kiita, Kali, Nuiqsut Trappers, Meade River, Harold Kaveolook, Tikigaq, Alak, and Nunamiut—for a total of twenty-seven (27) awards.
Recipients are nominated by a member of their high school faculty or administration in recognition of outstanding academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and/or community service. Selection is based on objective criteria such as grade point average, leadership roles held, and service projects completed.