Special Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant

Special Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CIRI Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Summary

The Special Excellence Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI Foundation, supports full-time students in 4-year undergraduate or graduate programs who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements and community service. With awards up to $20,000 for one academic year, this merit-based scholarship emphasizes the importance of maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.7 and encourages contributions to the Alaska Native community. This initiative fosters educational success and economic self-sufficiency among Alaska Natives and their descendants.

Overview

CIRI Foundation The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors. Our mission is to foster individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education while preserving the rich culture and legacy of Alaska Natives who are original shareholders of CIRI, and their lineal descendants. 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. Competitive Scholarships TCF offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to full-time degree-seeking students to recognize academic excellence and contributions to the Alaska Native community. Award Terms Evaluated on purpose statement, community service, and intent to contribute to the Alaska Native community.Paid in two installments: Must maintain funding requirements to be eligible for the second payment. Funding covers direct educational expenses and up to $500 per term for personal expenses if other costs are covered. Special Excellence Annual Scholarship Merit-based scholarship for students with exceptional academic achievements and community service. Award: Up to $20,000 for one academic year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For full-time students in a 4-year undergraduate or graduate degree programMinimum 3.7 GPA required.