Award Details:
The Native Village of Afognak’s Ag’wanermiut Liitut “The People are Learning” scholarship awards up to two students pursuing higher education. The NVA Scholarship is administered by the Koniag Education Foundation (KEF), and the KEF Scholarship Committee reviews all applications. Applications are scored based on criteria set forth by the Native Village of Afognak Council. Applications are available beginning March 1st of each year and have a deadline of June 1st.
The NVA Scholarship offers two awards annually, each worth $2,500.00, to the two applicants receiving the highest total score based on scoring criteria. Checks will be made payable directly to the institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an enrolled member of the Native Village of Afognak
- Must be a high school graduate or GED equivalent by June 30 of application year.
- Be accepted to or attending an accredited vocational or college program for at least six credits/units (2 classes) per term. Preference will be given to full-time students.
- Must have and maintain a minimum of a 2.5+ GPA or equivalent and make satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution.
- Preference given to first-time degree-seeking and vocational students.
- Must meet all other KEF eligibility requirements
The link for the website to apply is: https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/XYmJtg
*KEF offers merit-based scholarships to Koniag Shareholders and Descendants. These scholarships are competitive and are scored for completeness by an independent scholarship review committee. Applications must be postmarked or time-stamped by deadline.
**Because KEF is a private nonprofit, IRS regulations require that all scholarship funds must be sent directly to the institute where training is taking place.