AWARD DETAILS
Rhea Mae Knagin, a founding member of the Native Village of Port Lions, was dedicated to serving her community. In honor and recognition of her service, the Native Village of Port Lions Traditional Tribal Council established the Rhea Mae Knagin (RMK) Scholarship. The RMK Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to enrolled members of the Native Village of Port Lions (NVPL) who demonstrate scholastic achievement or interest in furthering their professional career. The RMK 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 Port Lions Traditional Tribal Council. Applications are available beginning March 1st of each year and have a deadline of June 1st.
The RMK Scholarship offers three awards: one for $1,000.00 to the applicant receiving the highest total score and two for $500.00 each for the two applicants receiving the second and third highest total scores, based on scoring criteria. Checks will be made payable directly to the institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be a Native Village of Port Lions Member.
- Applicants must be attending an accredited college within the State of Alaska.
- Applicants must be high school graduates or GED equivalent by June 30.
- Be accepted to or attend an accredited college for at least six credits/units (2 classes) per term. Preference will be given to full-time students.
- Students are required to have and maintain a 2.5+ GPA and satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution.
- Must meet all other KEF eligibility requirements.
The link for the website to apply is: https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/LQjJT2
*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.