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Raven Fund Career Technical Education Scholarships Grant

The CIRI Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to US $9,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • CIRI voting shareholders who are not original shareholders or lineal descendants.
  • Must be enrolled in a technical skill training program at an accredited or recognized institution and working towards a certificate, certification, or professional licenseInstitution: Must be attending an accredited/recognized institution.
  • Minimum 2.0 term grade point average

Overview

The Raven Fund Career Technical Education Scholarships, offered by the CIRI Foundation, aim to support CIRI voting shareholders pursuing technical skill training. With awards up to $9,000 per year, eligible applicants must be enrolled in recognized programs and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. The scholarships cover essential educational expenses, including tuition and fees, and also allow for personal expenses under certain conditions. This initiative fosters economic self-sufficiency and educational advancement among Alaska Native beneficiaries.

CIRI Foundation
Board of Directors.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TCF is committed to supporting the educational and career aspirations of our Alaska Native beneficiaries by offering scholarships for post-secondary and career technical education. Our primary goal is to encourage the education and career development of Alaska Native beneficiaries through various funding opportunities.
Award Details
Annual funding: Eligible to receive up to $9,000 per calendar year
Multiple deadlines: Can receive funding at multiple deadlines if previous coursework is complete up to the annual scholarship cap of $9,000.
Use of funds: This covers direct educational expenses, including tuition, registration fees, course-required books/supplies, and campus housing and meal plans. If all other costs are covered, personal expenses up to $500 per calendar year can be awarded.

Eligibility

Who can apply:
CIRI voting shareholders who are not original shareholders or lineal descendantsMust be enrolled in a technical skill training program at an accredited or recognized institution and working towards a certificate, certification, or professional licenseInstitution: Must be attending an accredited/recognized institutionMinimum 2.0 term grade point average

What The CIRI Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
250
Total given
$2.26M
Median grant
$6,000
Range
$3,000–$552K
  • By dollars: Alaska 64%, Washington 5%, California 4%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Wasilla, AK; Palmer, AK.
  • <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Grants Less Than 5000 · Anchorage, AK

    General funding

    $552K

  • Hydaburg City School District · Hydaburg, AK

    Arts and cultural award

    $20K

  • Southcentral Foundation · Anchorage, AK

    Arts and cultural award

    $20K

  • Museums Alaska Inc · Anchorage, AK

    Arts and cultural award

    $20K

  • Chickaloon Native Village · Chickaloon, AK

    Arts and cultural award

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Native americans
  • Workforce development

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