How much funding does Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Alaska.

Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship

Q: How often is Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship offered?

Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 16, 2026.

Bristol Bay Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Native Americans

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 16, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Alaska

Overview

The Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship supports 4-year or advanced-degree students (full-, part-, or under-part-time), awarded on academic standing, leadership, and life experience. Two deadlines per academic year: 2026-2027 full-year funding due April 3, 2026; Spring 2027 funding due October 16, 2026. Eligibility: must be a BBNC (Bristol Bay Native Corporation) shareholder or direct lineal descendant, hold a HS diploma/GED, be enrolled in an accredited college in 1+ course (2.0+ GPA). Note: shareholder/direct-descendant-gated.

How to Apply

Sign in to your myBBNC account (myBBNC.net), open the Benefits section, select Bristol Bay Foundation, and start the Higher Education Scholarship application. Contact joanie@bristolbayfoundation.org.

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What Bristol Bay Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 290
Total given: $988K
Median grant: $2,500
Range: $200–$16K

76% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Alaska 76%, Washington 9%, Oregon 3%. Top recipient cities: King Salmon, AK; Dillingham, AK; Naknek, AK.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Lake and Peninsula School District · King Salmon, AK

Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay

$16K
Smithsonian Institution · Washington, AK

General operating

$15K
Bristol Bay Historical Society · Naknek, AK

Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay

$8,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska · Anchorage, AK

Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay

$8,000
The Evergreen State College Foundation · Olympia, WA

General operating

$8,000