

Empowering Alutiiq people to achieve
their potential through education.

Our Mission
Empowering Alutiiq people to achieve their potential through education.
Education is essential to our people, our communities, and our economy. KEF offers merit-based scholarships to Koniag Shareholders and registered Descendants. These scholarships are competitive and are scored by an independent scholarship review committee. GPA requirements vary by award and must be met to be considered eligible for award. Applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. Awarded funds are disbursed directly to the university/program, and cannot be applied to accounts in arrears. Award amounts may vary depending on availability of funds.
When you are ready to take your education to the next level, we’re here for you, contact us today!
Scholarship
Services
From your first year of college to the highest levels of a doctoral thesis, from career enhancement to vocational classes – KEF is your partner in education!
Scholarship Deadlines
Scholarship | Open Date | Close Date |
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Koniag Angayuk Internship/Scholarship | November 15 | February 15 |
KEF General Scholarship (fall/winter/spring classes) | December 15 | March 15 |
KEF Step-Up Scholarship (fall/winter/spring classes) | December 15 | March 15 |
KEF Summer Only Scholarship | January 1 | April 1 |
KEF Career & Alutiiq Language Development Grant | Open Continuous | — |
KEF Vocational Scholarship | Open Continuous | — |
Native Village of Afognak Scholarship | March 1 | June 1 |
Native Village of Port Lions Scholarship | March 1 | June 1 |
Tangirnaq Native Village Scholarship | March 1 | June 1 |
Tangirnaq Native Village Career Development Grant | Open Continuous | — |
Tangirnaq Native Village Vocational Grant | Open Continuous | — |
Koniag Government Services AISES Scholarship | June 1 | July 31 |
KEF Spring Only Scholarship | August 1 | November 1 |
Our Impact
More than $7.5 million in scholarships and grants
awarded to the Alutiiq people
Education is essential to our people, our communities, and our economy. When you are ready to take your education to the next level, we’re here for you! Have questions? Contact us today!
158
CURRENT STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS
13
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
4000+
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
30+
YEARS HELPING OUR STUDENTS EXCEL