How much funding does Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS) provide?

Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS) provides Up to $4,000 per semester in funding.

When is the deadline for Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)?

Eligible applicants: Currently enrolled in college or vocational school, or planning to attend. Geography: CVRF region residents.

How often is Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS) offered?

Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS) runs on an annual cycle.

Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)

Coastal Villages Region Fund

Foundation Annual College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $4,000 per semester

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Currently enrolled in college or vocational school, or planning to attend

Geography

CVRF region residents

Other requirements

Tuition
Room and board
Books
Required fees

Overview

Key financial support for higher education and vocational training. CVRF supports region residents in pursuit of their career goals through this scholarship fund.

Background: The LBMS fund began in 1993 to aid CVRF residents pursuing higher education or certificate programs.

Geographic Scope: CVRF region residents (Alaska coastal villages)

Funding Details:

Award amounts vary based on GPA and the number of classes being taken
Higher GPA correlates with greater chance of qualifying for maximum funding
Maximum award: $4,000 per semester
Awards are paid directly to the selected school

Eligible Uses:

Tuition
Room and board
Books
Required fees

Focus Areas: Higher education and vocational/certificate training programs

Eligibility:

CVRF region residents
Currently enrolled in college or vocational school, or planning to attend

Recent Program Data (2019):

112 individuals received scholarships and training awards
Total awards: approximately $433,000

What Coastal Villages Region Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 6
Total given: $426K
Median grant: $74K
Range: $7,500–$156K

By dollars: Alaska 93%, Washington 7%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Bainbridge Island, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.