Raven Fund Scholarships and Grants

The CIRI Foundation (TCF) offers limited funding to CIRI, Alaska Native, voting shareholders who are not original enrollees or their direct lineal descendants through the Raven Fund program.

The CIRI Foundation funds CIRI original enrollees and their direct lineal descendants. Raven Fund awards offer limited funding to Alaska Native, voting, CIRI shareholders who are not qualified for TCF funding under our current eligibility (original enrollees and direct lineal descendants). If you are a CIRI original enrollee or a direct lineal descendant, please do not apply for the Raven Fund – apply for TCF’s Scholarship and Grant Program.

Need help determining what program you should apply for? Contact a TCF team member and we will be happy to help yo

Raven Fund Program is Online!

The Raven Fund offers general scholarships and vocational training grants to qualified applicants. Raven Fund eligible applicants must request a TCF online account to apply. Click here to request your Raven Fund user account.

Raven Fund Jump Start paper applications are available by request. Applications must be received on or before the deadline to be considered. 

RAVEN FUND GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP - Academic Year or per term (Fall, Winter and/or Spring)

Deadlines: June 30, December 31

AWARD AMOUNT: $6,000/$5,500 per Academic Year for full-time/part-time students

Per Term Amount: Up to $3,000/$2,750 for full-time/part-time students

Requirements:

  • CIRI Alaska Native, voting shareholders who are NOT original enrollees or direct lineal descendants
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Enrolled in one of the following degree programs: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate; Post-Baccalaureate program of study; or pre-requisite courses before entering into a degree program
  • Must be attending an accredited institution
  • A 2.0 g term grade point average or higher

Award Details:

  • Full-time students: eligible to receive $6,000 for the Academic Year or one award up to $3,000 per term
  • Part-time students: eligible to receive $5,500 for the Academic Year or one award up to $2,750 per term
  • If you receive an Academic Year award, you do not need to reapply at the Mid-Year December 31 deadline

Award Terms:

  • Upon receiving an award, students must maintain all funding requirements to remain in good standing with TCF and remain eligible for future funding
  • Failure to maintain funding requirements may result in probation and/or infraction status with a potential loss of funding
  • Fund uses direct educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books/supplies, and on-campus house and meal plans. Personal expenses for $500 per term can be awarded only if all other costs have been covered
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on the information submitted with their application
  • Awards are subject to available funding

Request your online Raven Fund account here!

RAVEN FUND VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRANTS 

Deadlines: Rolling monthly

Amount: Up to $5,500 per calendar year

Requirements:

  • CIRI Alaska Native, voting shareholders who are NOT original enrollees or direct lineal descendants
  • Enrolled in a technical skill training program at an accredited or recognized institution and earning a certificate/ certification or a professional license
  • Must be attending an accredited/recognized institution
  • A 2.0 term grade point average or higher

Award Details:

  • Eligible to receive up to $5,500 per calendar year
  • Can be funded at multiple deadlines if previous coursework has been completed and as long as the grant cap of $5,500 is not exceeded

Award Terms:

  • Upon receiving an award, students must maintain all funding requirements to remain in good standing with TCF and remain eligible for future funding
  • Failure to maintain funding requirements may result in probation and/or infraction status with a potential loss of funding
  • Fund Uses: Direct Educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books/supplies, and on-campus house and meal plans. Personal expenses for $500 per calendar year can be awarded only if all other costs have been covered.
  • Awards are subject to available funding.
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on the information submitted with their application.

Request your online Raven Fund account here!

RAVEN FUND JUMP START AWARDS (High School Students)

Deadlines: Rolling Monthly (Download Paper Application)

Per Term Amount: Up to $2,000 per calendar year

Requirements:

  • CIRI Alaska Native, voting shareholders who are NOT original enrollees or direct lineal descendants
  • Enrolled in a recognized or accredited college, training program, or other authorized post-secondary education course of study while concurrently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program
  • Must have a term 2.0 grade point average or higher

Award Details:

  • Eligible to receive up to $2,000 per calendar year
  • Can be funded at multiple deadlines if previous coursework has been completed and as long as the grant cap of $2,000 is not exceeded

Award Terms:

  • Upon receiving an award, students must maintain all funding requirements to remain in good standing with TCF and remain eligible for future funding
  • Failure to maintain funding requirements may result in a potential loss of funding
  • Fund uses direct educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books/supplies, and on-campus house and meal plans. Personal expenses for $500 per term can be awarded only if all other costs have been covered
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on the information submitted with their application
  • Awards are subject to available funding