The CIRI Foundation administers village scholarship and grant programs for Eklutna, Inc., and Salamatof Native Association, Inc. We are pleased to support their members, descendants, and original enrollees.
Eklutna, Inc.’s scholarships are available to original enrollees of Eklutna, Inc. and their lineal descendants (natural or adopted).
Deadlines
- Academic Scholarship Applications: June 30 and December 31
- Career Technical Education Scholarships: Open
Application Process
Award Amounts
- Scholarships:
- Up to $1,500 per academic year for full-time students
- Up to $1,000 per academic year for part-time students
- Up to $1,000 per calendar year for career technical education students
- Up to $750 per term for full-time students
- Up to $500 per term for part-time students
Requirements
- Proof of original enrollee or lineal descendant status (written statement from Eklutna, Inc., birth certificates, name change documents)
- High school diploma or GED
- Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or career technical education program
- Attendance at an accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Award Details
- Eligible students may receive up to:
- $1,500/$1,000 per academic year for full-time/part-time scholarship students
- $750/$500 per term for full-time/part-time scholarship students
- $1,000 per calendar year for career technical education students
Award Terms
- Maintain eligibility requirements to stay in good standing with TCF
- Funds cover direct educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books and supplies, and campus housing and meal plans
Established in 1992, the Salamatof Native Association, Inc. scholarship program is available to SNAI original enrollees, their lineal descendants (natural or adopted), and their spouses. Eligible applicants can be considered for both an SNAI and TCF award.
Deadlines
- Academic Scholarship Applications: June 30 and December 31
- Career Technical Education Scholarship Applications: Open
Award Amounts
- Full-Time Students: Up to $3,000 per term
- Part-Time Students: $200 per credit
- Maximum Cap: $15,000 per student
Requirements
- Proof of eligibility as SNAI original shareholders, their lineal descendants, or a shareholder’s spouse (written statement or enrollment card)
- High school diploma or GED
- Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or career technical education program
- Attendance at an accredited institution
- Minimum term GPA of 2.0
Award Details
- Eligible students may receive up to $3,000 per term for full-time study or $200 per credit for part-time study, with a $15,000 cap per student
Award Terms
- Maintain eligibility requirements to stay in good standing with TCF
- Funds cover direct educational expenses, including tuition, student registration fees, course-required books and supplies, and campus housing and meal plans
How to Apply
Provide proof of eligibility for SNAI scholarships through the online application when applying for TCF general and career technical education scholarships.