DETAILS: This paid internship is open to Alaskan high school students completing their senior year. Internship activities include assisting the Senate office staff with daily assignments, attending hearings and committee meetings, composing articles for the intern newsletter, and accompanying Senator Murkowski during her daily routine. There will be two sessions, each lasting four weeks. The first session is June 2 to June 27, and the second session is June 30 to July 25. To ensure that applications are received on time, fax the completed application and mail the orginal which must be received by April 14. The fax number is 202-224-5301. If you have questions, you may contact Zack Olson at 202-224-6665. For information and application, contact the CRC or visit the following website: www.murkowski.senate.gov/internship.html.

DETAILS: Open seniors who are graduating in 2007, have at least a 2.5 GPA, be a permanent resident of Alaska and accepted by an Alaskan college, university or trade school for the 2007-2008 school year. See www.eed.state.ak.us for a complete list of eligible postsecondary schools. Applicant must submit a completed application, a recommendation letter, a personal statement (250 words maximum), a list of school and community activities, copies of acceptance letters from post-secondary schools, and a photo. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed. Information and application are available at www.mcalaska.com or in the CRC.

CREDIT UNION 1 SCHOLARSHIP

BILL COUNTRYMAN

AMOUNT: Varies; minimum amount of $500

DETAILS: Open to (1) students continuing their education at an accredited college or vocational education school; (2) high school seniors applying for admission to an accredited college or vocational school; and (3) junior high and high school students through 11th grade applying to the John Hopkins CTY Program. Applicant or parent must be a member of Credit Union 1 for at least one year or more. Applicant must show a financial need and have a good academic record. Applicant must submit a completed application, a record of community involvement, a list of extracurricular activities, a transcript, three (3) recommendation letters, SAT/ACT test scores, a college budget, verfication of honors, awards received, and a statement of his/her future goals/plans. Application must be postmarked or delivered by April 1. Information and application are available in the CRC.

ALASKA’S ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 AMOUNT: Eighteen initial scholarship awards of $1,500, renewable.

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors graduating from a public or private high school or GED program. Applicant must show promise of continuing excellence and achievement.  Federal guidelines governing the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program provide for an initial award of $1,500 for scholarship recipients. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.  Scholarship awards will be contingent upon congressional appropriation.  Applicant must be a legal resident of Alaska and a US citizen or national. Applicant must submit a completed application, a transcript or GED certificate, SAT or ACT test scores, three (3) recommendation letters from a principal, teachers, counselors, supervisors or employers, a list of extracurricular activities, a list of community service awards, a list of leadership positions and job experiences, a list of postsecondary schools to which the applicant has applied to and been accepted as a full-time student, and an essay outlined in the application instructions. Information and application are available at http://www.eed.state.ak.us/forms/Recognition/05-00-086.doc or in the CRC. Applications must be received in the office listed on the application no later than Wednesday, April 2, 4:30 p.m.

PIONEERS OF ALASKA SCHOLARSHIPS

MEN'S IGLOO # 15 & WOMEN'S IGLOO # 4

DETAILS: Open to graduating high school seniors. Choose only one of the scholarships listed below. Applicants for both scholarships must be a direct descendent of Igloo # 15 or Igloo #4, Pioneers of Alaska; legally adopted children are considered direct descendents. Information and application are available in the CRC. Completed application must be submitted to the CRC by April 1 .

Four-Year College Applicants: Up to $2,000 and one book scholarship. The applicant must submit a cover sheet, a completed application, a scholarship folder, a transcript, and three (3) recommendation letters, and schedule an interview.

Vocational or Trade School Applicants: Up to $2,000 and one book scholarship. Applicant must submit a cover sheer, a completed application, a transcript, three (3) recommendation letters, and schedule in interview.

ASIAN ALASKA CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: Ranges from $300 to $500

DETAILS: Open to seniors. Applicant must be of Japanese descent; have SAT or ACT scores, a minimum GPA of 3.5; demonstrate extracurricular activities; attend a college or university; write a 200-300 word essay. Information and application are available in the CRC (C-225).

AMOUNT: Up to $1,000, renewable for up to four years

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors. Tha Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is offering merit scholarships to students enrolled or planning to enroll in an associate of applied science (AAS) or baccalaureate (BBA,BA or BS) degree program with a major in management information systems (MIS), business computer information system (BCIS), computer science (CS) or a Bachelor of Science (Information Technology (BSIT). Applicants must plan to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) or Charter College during the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and demonstrate an interest in the field of computer information systems and information technology. Applicants must submit a completed application including answers to specific questions outlined in the application instructions, a current resume, three (3) recommendation letters, a transcript, a short description of your household income from all sources, and an estimate of your 2008 household income from all sources. Late applications will be considered as long as funds permit. Information and application are available in the CRC. Application deadline is April 11. If you have questions, contact David Fitzgerald at afdaf@uaa.alaska.edu.

AMOUNT: The winner wins a roundtrip airline ticket to Washington, D.C. to attend a staged production of his/her script, hotel and per diem, and up to $2,000 in cash.

DETAILS: Open to students in grades 6 to 12. Students do not have to have a disability to be eligible to compete in this contest. VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disabilities affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Entries may be the work of an individual or a collaboration by a group of students.

The selected script(s) will be professionally staged or produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Information and application is available at www.vsarts.org.

AMOUNT: $50 TO $200 varies for grade levels

DETAILS: Open to grades 3 and under, college students and general public who are Alaska residents. Categories are fiction, non-fiction, poetry, Blogs, 10 minute plays and videos. Read the criteria on the application form available in the Anchorage Daily Newspaper or at http://www.adn.com/nie.

AMOUNT: $2,000

DETAILS: Open to American Indian and Alaska Native high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are not seniors. The American Indian Education Foundation was established to support educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students.  Applicant must attend an accredited two- or four- year college/university or technical/vocation school; enrolled as a full-time student; have an ACT score of 14 or above. This scholarship is only for undergraduate studies. Applicant must submit a completed application, essay (not to exceed four pages double spaced), list of school and community activities, official transcript, SAT/ACT test scores, copy of a letter of acceptance from a college or technical school, certificate of Indian blood (CIB) or other document showing tribal affiliation, and a photo. Application must be postmarked by April 4, 2008.  Information and application can be found at www.aiefprograms.org.

AMOUNT: ATIA offers a number of scholarships which vary in amount.

DETAILS: Open to seniors and graduates. The ATIA scholarship program was established to assist Alaskan students pursuing the education necessary to help them succeed in the travel and tourism industry. Students interested in the tourism industry who meet the following general criteria may apply. (1) Applicant must be enrolled or intending to enroll on a full-time basis (or part-time for the ATIA Graduate and Continuing Education Scholarship) in a program of study in preparation for a career in tourism. For example, the Hotel and Tourism Management program offered at Alaska Pacific University; the Culinary Arts and Hospitality/Restaurant Management programs offered at University of Alaska Anchorage; vocational-technical courses offered at schools such as the Career Academy and Alaska Travel Concepts; and other degree programs, such as business or marketing, with the intent to pursue a career in travel and tourism. (2) Applicants must be Alaska residents. Scholarships are based on financial need, demonstrated tourism initiative, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and whether the educational institution is located in Alaska. Applicants must submit a completed application, a high school transcript, a one-page statement of your tourism career plans, and two recommendation letters. The single application can be used for all the scholarships listed. It is not necessary to indicate which scholarship you are applying for. The completed application must be received by the ATIA office by April 15. Information and application are available at www.AlaskaTIA.org.

April 15, 2008

DETAILS: Open to graduating high school seniors. The internship program offers young Alaskans the opportunity to assist the Senator and staff members in a variety of ways, such as researching legislative issues, monitoring committee hearings, answering telephones, performing clerical and press office duties, or delivering messages to the Senate floor. There are two high school internship sessions: May 31 to July June 28 and July 5 to August 2. Interns' schedules also include visits to national monuments, landmarks, historic sites, and cultural and sporting events. The Senator's Washington, D.C., office arranges for housing at a reasonable fee, usually on the campus of George Washington University. Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a one page essay, an official transcript, a resume, and two recommendation letters. Due to security procedures at the Senate, mail deliveries may take up to fourteen (14) days. This includes deliveries from commercial couriers such as FedEx, UPS, etc. To ensure timely submission of your application, fax the application and attachments, then send originals via mail service of your choice. Applications are due by April 15, 2008. If you have questions, you may call 202-224-3004 (fax 202-224-2354). Information and application are available at http://www.stevens.senate.gov; click on Opportunities.

UNION COLLEGE

EDUCATING GIRLS FOR ENGINEERING (EDGE)

SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS

AMOUNT: $1,000 tuition fee for a two-week program (July 13-25, 2008); scholarships are available

DETAILS: Open to high school girls in the class of 2009 or 2010. Applicant must have completed year-long high school level math and science courses. Applicant must submit a completed application, a transcript, two (2) recommendation letters, and an essay explaining (1) how this workshop will help to prepare you for a future career in engineering and (2) how you expect to contribute to the workshop as an individual. Application deadline is April 15. Information and application are available at engineering.union.edu/edge/.

AMOUNT: $1,000

DETAILS: Open to seniors. The Anchorage Chapter of the Alaska Peace Officers Association is an organization made up of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers.  To contribute to the continuing improvement of their profession and the community at large, they are offering scholarships to full-time students who reside in the Municipality of Anchorage.  Last year four eligible students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.  Students from Anchorage attending schools inside or outside of Alaska are eligible. Preference is given to applicants planning to study criminal justice or a related field. Applicant must show financial need. Applicant must submit a completed application, a transcript, and three recommendation letters. Application must be postmarked by April 15. Information and application are available at apoaonline.org or in the CRC.

AMOUNT: One $2,000 to $4,000 scholarship.

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors. This scholarship will be awarded to an Alaska high school senior in pursing a vocational career for the benefit of Alaska's future.  The SBS Scholarship was established for the purpose of promoting further education and training for Alaska's youth. High school seniors graduating from any Alaska secondary school are eligible to apply for the scholarship.  Applicant must have at least a 2.6 (C+) GPA, completed vocational courses, and have well-defined vocational goals with realistic plans to achieve those goals. Applicant must submit a completed application, an official transcript, a letter from the vocational teacher, two (2) recommendation letters, a narrative which includes (1) a personal history, (2) a description of the student's involvement in school and community activities, (3) a description of vocational goals and how the student intends to achieve these goals, which includes an itemized first year budget, and (4) an explanation of why the student should be awarded the scholarship. The application must be postmarked by April 15. Information and application are available at http://www.sbsalaska.com or in the CRC.

AMOUNT: Varies from $500 to $2,000.

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors or students currently enrolled and majoring in postsecondary culinary arts and hospitality programs. High school applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher; be a high school senior who has declared his/her major and been accepted or applied for admission to a culinary arts and hospitality program. Applicant must submit a completed application, resume, transcript, two (2) recommendation letters, 500 word essay, and a copy of an acceptance letter or an application form from /for a postsecondary institution. Information and application are available in the CRC. Application deadline is April 15.

AMOUNT: One scholarship at $3,000, two scholarships at $1,000, and six scholarships at $500

DETAILS: Open to seniors. Student Insights is sponsoring a scholarship contest for seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, essay, application forms and application fees aree required. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed survey applications. If you have questions, you may contact the sponsor at 724-612-3685 or contact@studentinsights.com. To learn more about the scholarship program, go to www.student-view.com.

AMOUNT: Tuition waiver at UAA for one year.

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors. Applicant must have participated in a Junior Achievement program during middle school or high school including at least one of the following: JA Company Program, JA Economics, TITAN, Personal Finance, International Marketplace, Globe, Enterprise in Action, Personal Economics, Economics of Staying in School, Global Marketplace program, or JA Economics for Success. Applicant must plan to attend UAA; study Business, International or Foreign Trade, Economics, Business Development or Business Administration; and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Consideration will also be given for recognition awards, scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, and employment. Applicant must submit a completed application, a recommendation letter by a Junior Achievement teacher or a Junior Achievement volunteer, an official transcript, and an essay. Information and application are available in the CRC or at: http://alaska.ja.org. Application deadline is April 14.

AMOUNT: Up to $1,000 each

DETAILS: The Alaska Native Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship program is for Alaskan Native and Native American seniors who attend high school in the Anchorage, Palmer and Wasilla school districts. The applicant must be an Alaska Native/Native American eligible for services at the Alaska Native Medical Center. The applicant must provide a scholarship folder which includes a personal history, an official transcript, a summary of awards/activities/achievements, a statement of education and career goals, and evidence of acceptance to a four-year college or accredited vocational school. A personal interview is required. Applicants will be judged on leadership abilities, academic potential and achievement, financial need, and participation in Native culture groups and activities. Information and application are available in the CRC. Application deadline is April 7. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

AMOUNT: Pays for travel, lodging, and most meals for the duration of the program

DETAILS: Open to American Indian and Alaska Native students. The NNAYI is an intense academic enrichment program funded by the Office of Minority Health and the National Institute of Health. The program is designed to prepare American Indian and Alaska Native students for admission to college and professional school, and to encourage them to pursue a career in the areas of health science and biomedical research. NNAYI's curriculum is presented in a series of lectures, interactive workshops, and field trips. Students learn about various health professions, college and medical school admission processes, financial aid resources, and health care issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Students will network with American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals and learn about mentoring and shadowing opportunities from physicians who are members of the Association of American Indian Physicians. The program consists of a rigorous schedule of all-day sessions as well as walking long distances. Students must be prepared to work. The program will be held from June 21to June 29. Sixty students (ages 16 to 18) will be selected to attend the NNAYI program in Washington, D.C. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated interest in the fields of health sciences or biomedical research, leadership skills, and personal attributes. Applicants must submit a completed application packet, a one-page personal statement, an official transcript, a recommendation form checklist (included in the packet) a recommendation letter from a counselor or teacher, and a photo for identification purposes. Applications must be postmarked by April 20, 2007. For more information and application forms, call 405-946-7072 or go to www.aaaip.org/programs/nnayi/nnayi.htm. The CRC (C-225) also has the information and application.

DETAILS: Open to Alaskan senior or Alaskan High School graduate. This scholarship is dedicated in memory of Thomas K. Besh, and will be awarded to applicants who share Thomas's love of skiing and have proven through their various personal and community achievements that they deserve further opportunity to bring out the best in themselves. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must submit a completed application, recommendation letters, a transcript with test scores, a personal essay, and a budget. Information and application are available in the CRC. The application deadline is April 20.

AMOUNT: First prize $10,000; five second prizes at $2,000 each; ten third prizes at $1,000 each; forty-five finalist prizes at $100 each; and 175 semifinalist prizes at $50 each.

DETAILS: Read The Fountainhead and write an essay. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophical and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead. Essay must be postmarked no than than April 25, 2008. Contest information available at www.aynrand.org/contests