Tangirnaq Native Village Career Development Grant
Award: Up to $1,000; four recipients per year.
Deadline: No deadline; open continuously. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing.
Purpose: TNV Career Development Grants (CDG) are to assist TNV enrolled citizens who have chosen to further their education/training through short-term, non-degree seeking programs such as licensing and certification trainings, seminars, workshops or other career advancing programs.
Deadline: No deadline; open continuously. Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.
Requirements: Any qualified student who is accepted to or enrolled in a career development course and can demonstrate how the education/training will assist the student in gaining employment or job security and/or advancement. The program must be accredited or meet state or industry standards. Proof of program completion is required.
- Must be enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village, and
- Must be a Koniag shareholder or registered descendant
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or the equivalent
- Demonstrate how the training will assist student in gaining employment or job security and/or advancement.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village must complete enrollment form and provide required documentation. For more information on enrollment contact TNV offices at [email protected] or by calling 907-486-9872.
Required Documents for Career Development Grant
The following documents must be submitted for consideration of this grant award:
1) Essay: The purpose of the essay is to provide more detailed background information about you. Your essay should include the following (Minimum 500 words):
- A brief personal and family history, including how you or your family is connected to Tangirnaq Native Village/Woody Island or Kodiak Island.
- Community Involvement / volunteer activities.
- Career and life goals.
- Explanation on how this education/training will enhance your ability to either obtain employment and/or improve current employment.
2) Recent Resume with employment history, school activities, volunteer/community service, awards/honors, and any additional education/training (2 page maximum).
3) Proof of Cost of Program: An invoice and/or cost of attendance from the education/training program.
4) Profile Photo: A recent headshot photo of yourself that you’d use in a professional capacity.
Review Process:
A committee will review and 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 education/training and may be used for reasonable expenses in conjunction with the courses taken which the committee determines as acceptable costs. Any funds not used by the recipient will be returned.
All career development grant funds must be sent directly to the institute where training is taking place