Scholarships
Paaraq Scholarship
The Paaraq Scholarship Program is available to eligible tribal members, residing in the Maniilaq service area, who are pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. The Program provides eligible recipients up to $7,500 in financial assistance per calendar year for tuition and other educational expenses. All funds are paid directly to the university/college.
Click here to apply on our online portal: Paaraq Scholarship
Click here to view the Paaraq Scholarship Overview and Policies
Semester Schedule Deadlines – by 11:59pm AKST
Fall Semester – August 15th / Spring Semester – January 15th / Summer Semester – June 30th
Quarter Schedule Deadlines – by 11:59pm AKST
Fall Quarter – August 15th / Winter Quarter – January 15th / Spring Quarter – March 15th / Summer Quarter – June 30th
James Qigñak Wells Scholarship
The James Qigñak Wells Scholarship is available to eligible tribal members, who are enrolled as an undergraduate student at junior standing or higher in a 4-year degree program, graduate, or post-graduate in a masters or doctoral level degree program at an accredited university/college. The Program provides eligible recipients up to $15,000 in financial assistance per calendar year for tuition and other educational expenses. All funds are paid directly to the university/college.
Click here to apply on our online portal: James Qigñak Wells Scholarship
Click here to view the James Qigñak Wells Scholarship Overview and Policies
Semester Schedule Deadlines – by 11:59pm AKST
Fall Semester – August 15th / Spring Semester – January 15th / Summer Semester – June 30th
Quarter Schedule Deadlines – by 11:59pm AKST
Fall Quarter August 15th / Winter Quarter January 15th / Spring Quarter March 15th / Summer Quarter June 30th
Higher Education Scholarship
Higher Education Scholarships can provide financial assistance to tribal members of Ambler, Deering, Kivalina, Kobuk, Noorvik, and Shungnak to support individuals who are attending an accredited university pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Master’s degree program. The goal of the HE program is to increase education and self-sufficiency. If your tribe is not listed, please reach out to the tribe (IRA) where you are enrolled to request this scholarship.
Higher Education Scholarship Deadlines – by 5:00PM AKST
Fall Semester – August 15th / Spring Semester – January 15th / Summer Semester – June 15th
Click here to access our paper application: Higher Education Scholarship