GVEA Scholarships

GVEA Scholarships

Overview: 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)

Scholarship Types and Award Amounts:

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

Contact: Call (907) 458-5862 or email GVEA Scholarships