Award: Up to $1,000; multiple recipients per year. Limit of two (2) CDG’s per fiscal year, per student not to exceed a total of $1,000.
Deadline: No deadline; open continuously. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing.
Purpose: To assist Koniag Shareholders and registered Descendants who have chosen to further their education through non-degree seeking programs such as licensing and certification trainings, workshops, or other career advancing programs. Additionally, this grant may be used for Alutiiq language classes. These grants are merit-based, meaning how well you do on your application determines the amount of your award.
Requirements: Any qualified student who is accepted to or enrolled in a career development course and can demonstrate how the training will assist the student in gaining employment or job security and/or advancement, or how they will use the Alutiiq language class to support our culture. Must meet all other KEF eligibility requirements. The program must be accredited or meet state or industry standards proof of program completion is required.
Required Documents for Career & Alutiiq Language Development Grant
The following documents must be submitted for consideration of this scholarship award:
1) Essay: The purpose of the essay is to give the Executive Director more background information about you and your program. Your essay should include at least a paragraph on each of the following:
- A brief personal and family history including how you or your family is connected to Kodiak Island.
- Career and educational goals.
- Benefit Statement: Explain how this training/course will improve your ability to find and/or improve current employment or help you advance in your career, OR how will you use the knowledge you gain from taking an Alutiiq language class?
2) Recent Resume with employment history, volunteer/community service, awards/honors, and any additional education/training. (2 pages maximum)
3) Proof of Cost of Program: An invoice and/or cost of attendance from the school/training program.
4) Profile Photo: A recent headshot photo of yourself.
Review Process:
The Koniag Education Foundation Board of Directors may appoint a committee or the Executive Director of KEF to select recipients of awards. Awards are based on the personal essay and completeness of information in the application.
Disbursement of Funds:
If awarded, applicant will be notified by email. The awarded funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s school/program and may be used for reasonable expenses in conjunction with the courses taken which the Executive Director determines as acceptable costs.
*Because KEF is a private nonprofit, IRS regulations require that all scholarship and career development funds must be sent directly to the institute where training is taking place.