Northwest Coast Art & Museum Studies Scholarship Grant

Northwest Coast Art & Museum Studies Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sealaska Heritage Institute
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Summary

The Northwest Coast Art & Museum Studies Scholarship, administered by Sealaska Heritage Institute, supports full-time students pursuing degrees in Northwest Coast Art at UAS or IAIA, or Museum studies at any U.S. college. Eligible applicants must be Alaska Native or descendants of enrolled Alaska Natives, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. This scholarship provides up to $5,000 for the Spring 2026 semester, promoting educational advancement for Sealaska's shareholders and descendants.

Overview

About Sealaska's Scholarships Sealaska is dedicated to advancing the opportunities of its shareholders and descendants through leadership opportunities that include access to higher education and vocational training. To date, Sealaska has awarded over 12,000 scholarships totaling over $26 million. The scholarship program is administered by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) on behalf of Sealaska Corporation. Northwest Coast Art & Museum Studies Scholarship Full time students pursuing Northwest Coast Art degree studies at UAS or IAIA or Museum studies at any college in the United States are eligible. Recipients may be awarded up to $5,000 for the Spring 2026 semester.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria: Alaska Native as defined as "Native" under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).Enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, OR are Native lineal descendants of Alaska Natives enrolled to Sealaska Corporation whether the applicant owns Sealaska Corporation stock or not.Have a GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate.