Funding Amount

Scholarships available to cover airfare, lodging, and most meals

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Program Type: Learning opportunity and scholarship program

Target Audience: Alaska Native high school students interested in pursuing health careers

Age Requirement: Between 16 and 18 years old

Geographic Scope: Alaska Native students; program held in Washington, D.C.

Program Details:

  • Travel to Washington, D.C. from July 1st to July 10th
  • Learn about various health professions
  • Information on college and medical school admission processes
  • Financial aid resources training
  • Education on health care issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities

What is Funded:

  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Most meals

Contact Information: Norton Sound Health Corporation, 907-443-3311 or FREE: 888-559-3311

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: May 13, 2016 (historical date - current deadline unknown)

Application Method: Direct application to the National Native American Youth Initiative program

Note: Specific application materials and submission procedures are not detailed in the available information. Contact NSHC directly for current application details.

What Norton Sound Health Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
16
Total given
$390K
Median grant
$23K
Range
$10K–$65K
  • By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Nome, AK; Unalakleet, AK; Teller, AK.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Native americans
  • Youth programs
  • Health education

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