GVEA Scholarships

Since 2002, GVEA has awarded over $668,000 in scholarship funds to students in Interior Alaska. Scholarship funds come from unclaimed capital credits and have no impact on member rates.

Geographic Scope: GVEA service territory (Interior Alaska)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant or member of applicant's immediate family must be a GVEA member
• Must receive electric power from GVEA at principal residence
• Graduating seniors from high schools, correspondence study, or distance education programs within GVEA's service area (for some scholarships)

1. Academic Degree Scholarship

• Amount: $16,000
• Number Awarded: 1 per year
• Duration: 4-year scholarship
• Eligibility:
  • Graduating senior from high school, correspondence study, or distance education program within GVEA service area
  • Pursuing 4-year bachelor's degree at any University of Alaska campus
  • Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5

2. Academic Scholarship

• Amount: $3,500
• Number Awarded: 3 per year
• Duration: Nonrenewable
• Eligibility:
  • Graduating senior from high school, correspondence study, or distance education program within GVEA service area
  • Pursuing 4-year bachelor's degree at accredited school
  • Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

3. Continuing Education Scholarship

• Amount: $3,000
• Number Awarded: 3 per year
• Duration: Nonrenewable
• Eligibility:
  • Current year graduating high school seniors NOT eligible
  • Enrolled or accepted as part-time (at least 6 credit hours per semester or 4 hours per quarter) or full-time student
  • Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree at accredited school
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with 12+ credits completed

4. Career and Technical Education Scholarship

• Amount: $3,500
• Number Awarded: 1 per year
• Duration: Nonrenewable
• Eligibility:
  • Enrolled or accepted as part-time (at least 6 credit hours per semester or 4 hours per quarter) or full-time student
  • Pursuing recognized license, certificate, or Associate degree (2 years or less)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

5. Youth Rally Scholarship

• Description: Weeklong leadership camp for high school juniors and seniors
• Number Awarded: 2 students per year
• Eligibility:
  • Current high school sophomores or juniors
  • Enrolled in high school, correspondence study, or distance education program within GVEA service area
• Coverage: All travel, lodging, and meal expenses covered by GVEA
• Location: ICUA Youth Rally in Nampa, Idaho
• Application Period: December 1 – February 1

Selection Process: Blind-copy selection process conducted by Scholarship Committee in April

Application Process

1. Complete Online Application: Application must be completed online
2. Upload Required Materials:
   • Essay
   • Two references
   • Most recent transcripts (NOT a report card)
3. Submit: All materials uploaded in the application form

Application Timeline

• Application Window Opens: November 1
• Deadline: February 15
• Committee Review: April
• Notification: All applicants notified via email or telephone after committee decision
• Awards Presented: At GVEA's Annual Members' Meeting (spring)

Required Documents

• Scholarship Requirements (PDF)
• Scholarship Instructions (PDF)
• Essay submission
• Two references
• Most recent academic transcripts