Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant

Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CIRI Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Summary

The Excellence Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI Foundation, supports full-time undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. This merit-based scholarship recognizes academic excellence and community service, providing up to $10,000 for one academic year. Funding covers direct educational expenses and personal expenses, ensuring Alaska Native beneficiaries can pursue their educational and career aspirations while preserving their rich cultural heritage.

Overview

CIRI Foundation The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors. Our mission is to foster individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education while preserving the rich culture and legacy of Alaska Natives who are original shareholders of CIRI, and their lineal descendants. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TCF is committed to supporting the educational and career aspirations of our Alaska Native beneficiaries by offering scholarships for post-secondary and career technical education. Our primary goal is to encourage the education and career development of Alaska Native beneficiaries through various funding opportunities. Competitive Scholarships TCF offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to full-time degree-seeking students to recognize academic excellence and contributions to the Alaska Native community. Excellence Annual Scholarship Merit-based scholarship for students with outstanding academic and community service records. Award: Up to $10,000 for one academic year. Funding covers direct educational expenses and up to $500 per term for personal expenses if other costs are covered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For full-time students in a 4-year undergraduate or graduate degree program Minimum 3.5 GPA required.