STC Discretionary Scholarships
STC is committed to create a better workforce for Skagway; for the Tribe and the State as a whole. STC awards one $1000 discretionary lifetime scholarship towards to any eligible individual.
Eligibility (need only to meet one of the eligibility criteria):
Any Skagway School Graduate of the funding year
Any Base roll Tribal Member
Any direct family member of a base roll member (within 1 generation)
STC BIA Scholarships & Higher Education
Higher Education provides financial awards to students in college and post-secondary vocational education programs.
BIA funded Higher education funds are a need based funds and are not an entitlement. Furthermore, the amount awarded yearly will reflect the appropriated amount. BIA Scholarhsips and Higher education is for students who are members of Skagway Traditional Council.
Higher Education funding is provided by BIA & based on financial needs.
List of Tribal Colleges
Tribal colleges often have free tuition or reduced tuition for Indigenous Students
Click HERE for a list of fully accredited tribal colleges in the US.
College guide for indigenous Students-from best colleges.org
Indigenous college students balance many priorities while pursuing their degrees. Learn about the resources and programs that help Native students apply for college and succeed on campus. Click HERE to learn more.
American indian graduate center—Nextera energy scholarship program
This program will provide 15 scholarships, each valued at $5,000 a year, for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in the field of energy and across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as a whole. In 2020, over 40% of American Indian Graduate Center scholars pursued degrees in the STEM field, indicating scholarships like NextEra Energy are crucial.
For more information visit: https://www.aigcs.org/
scholarships for healthcare and nursing students of historically underrepresented groups
Premier Nursing Academy is offering scholarships for healthcare & nursing students. These scholarships are open to all students nationwide to individuals in historically underrepresented groups working towards a career in healthcare.
April is the deadline to apply! Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
List of scholarship opportunities from Scholarships.com
Click HERE to find scholarship opportunities for Indigenous Students from Scholarships.com
Scholarships for full-time Native American students studying business and/or agricultural related fields
Click here to find more information from AgFirst Farm Credit Bank & NAAF scholarships [Deadline is 3/15/2021]
Accounting Degree Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Overview for Accounting Students - Accounting.com compiled an open-use resource that provides information on paying for an accounting degree, including details on available scholarships and a directory of some of the best awards for accounting students.
Job Placement and Training
STC provides funding consideration for vocational education to eligible tribal members residing in Skagway. Individuals must be degree-seeking and accepted by an accredited vocational training school in Alaska or the United States.
Applications and required documents for Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training applicants must be submitted to STC by the following dates:
March 15 – Summer deadline
April 30 – Fall deadline
November 15 – Spring deadline
Adult Basic Education
The Adult Basic Education Program provides support for students seeking to complete high school equivalency examinations, or are in need to upgrades in basic core courses (math, English, etc.).
STC currently work with The Learning Connection in Juneau to assist eligible individuals in their efforts to obtain their basic education.
Other Scholarships and services
Click on any of the icons below to go directly to the scholarships page for each of the organizations below.
Scholarships for Sealaska Shareholders and Decendents
Scholarships for Goldbelt Shareholders and Decendents
Scholarships for CCTHITA Members
Other Scholarships for American Indian or AK Natives
Scholarships from ANTHC for those looking to study in the Health Field.
Cobell Scholarships for Alaska Natives and American Indians
DOJ Travel Scholarhsip for Studnets interested in science and behavirol science to attend conferences
Up to $30,000 Scholarship
Amerind Safety provides scholarships, grants and other support for tribal citizens and organizations.
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP)
The program helps Indian Health Service clinicians to repay their eligible health profession education loans - up to $40,000 - in exchange for an initial two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities.
