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Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)

COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND

Foundation Annual College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $4,000 per semester

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)

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
  • Contact: Visit coastalvillages.org for more information

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    college-prep

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