DETAILS:  Open to seniors. The Epsilon Sigma Alpha International (ESA) is offering scholarships for post-secondary education and vocational training. You may apply for up to three (3) scholarships. Applicants must meet the criteria of the designated scholarship. Each completed application must be accompanied by a one page original letter/essay indicating career plans, reasons you are applying for the scholarship, and any information about yourself that is not on the application form; an official transcript: and two recommendation letters. There is a $5.00 processing fee for each application. The ESA Foundation State Counselor is Ms. Mary Penzenik and her e-mail address is maryj@gci.net. Applications can be found at
http://esaintl.com/easf/. Applications are also available in the CRC.   All applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2008.

DETAILS: Open to Alaska Native and American Indian students. Undergraduate: Open to full-time undergraduate students who are Alaska Native/American Indian permanent Alaska residents who are in healthcare-related fields. Graduate: Open to full-time graduate students who are Alaska Native/American Indian permanent Alaska residents who are in healthcare-related fields. Application is available at http://www.anthc.org/jt/int or e-mail mjerue@anthc.org or khepworth@anthc.org and in the CRC.

YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (YFU USA)

Deadline extended to February 5, 2008

Applicant and nominator must collaborate in the application/nomination process.

DETAILS: Open to high school students. The Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) , a program of the National Wildlife Federation, is sponsoring the 2008 Civics & Conservation Summit for high school students interested in politics and the environment. The four-day conference is scheduled for March 9-13 in Juneau. Students will learn: how to talk with the media, how to communicate with elected officials, how to read a bill, and how to influence decisions our government leaders make about the environment and our lives. The application/nomination deadline is February 1, 2008. Information and application/nomination are available online at www.ayea.org and in the SAHS CRC. If you have questions, you may call 907-339-3907or e-mail at akintern1@nwf.org.

DETAILS:  Open to seniors. Merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and transfer students who are planning to participate in college cooperative education.  Must have a GPA of 3.5 (B+) or better.  Must complete the National Co-op Scholarship program application, including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.  Students interested in applying for a merit co-op scholarship should contact the National Commission for Cooperative Education at 617-373-3770 or visit the website at www.co-op.edu http://www.co-op.edu for an application. Application deadline is February 15, 2008.

BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP

VICKI WEBB NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Feb. 15, 2008

DETAILS: Incoming freshman can apply for all Foundation Statewide Scholarships at any University of Alaska campus. Students may apply for up four (4) different scholarships listed in the application packet. Students must apply to the University of Alaska in order to use any of these scholarships. Information and application are available at http://www.alaska.edu/foundation/scholarships/. Campus specific scholarships are available by contacting the financial aid office at the UA campus you are planning to attend. Applications must be received by the UA Foundation on or before (not postmarked) the February 15, 2008 deadline. Important note: You will not be considered for scholarships unless you have also applied for admission (prior to the February 15 deadline) to the appropriate undergraduate degree program at the UA Campus you plan to attend. Apply for admission via UAOnline.

Informaton on other scholarships offered through the University campuses can be obtained from their respective web sites:

Anchorage: http:/www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/

Fairbanks: http:/www.uaf.edu/finaid/types/scholarships.html

Southeast: http:/www.uas.alaska.edu/finaid/

For questions and assistance, call UA Foundation at 907-450-8033.

DETAILS: NASDAR awards ten different undergraduate scholarships. All applicants must be citizens of the U.S. and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. Some scholarships apply only to high school seniors while others require applicants to be enrolled in college/university programs to be eligible. Applicants must obtain a sponsorship letter from their local DAR Chapter. Local Chapter phone numbers are (day) 563-4522 and (eve.) 243-0752, and the e-mail address is adddar@alaska.net. You must also obtain the name of your current State Chairman and e-mail it to the NSDAR National Scholarship Chairman. Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and financial need, plus other restrictions on specific scholarships. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. The National DAR Scholarship Chairman must receive all applications by the deadline indicated for the specific scholarship. There are four categories of scholarship offerings, which are listed below. Information and application are available in the CRC.

Political Science, History, Government and Economics Scholarships: All 2/15/08 deadlines.

a) Dr. Aura-Lee A. & James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

b) Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship

Nursing School Scholarships: Submit one application to be considered for all three scholarships, including the Madeline Pickett Halbert Cogswell Nursing Scholarship listed below. All 2/15/08 deadlines.

a) Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

b) Mildred Nutting Scholarship

c) Occupational Therapy Scholarship

Specific Scholarships: Deadlines are February 15 and April 15.

a) Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship

b) Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship (NASDAR member only)

c) Madeline Pickett Halbert Cogswell Nursing Scholarship

d) Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship

DETAILS: Open to seniors. Appliants must be incoming college students or enrolled college students; and be from households with annual incomes of $35,000 or less. Priority consideration will be given to students who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. Applicants must apply online at www.usafunds.org/scholarships.

DETAILS: Open to Alaskan residents only. The Nick Begich Scholarship was created in 1977 by friends and family of the late Congressman Nick Begich (D-Alaska). Since its inception the Fund has provided over $200,000 in support of Alaskans interested in pursuing careers in education, government, and public service. Congressman Begich's plane disappeared on a flight from Anchorage to Juneau on October 16, 1972, while campaigning for re-election to the United States House of Representatives. The plane was never found. Scholarships will be awarded only to applicants interested in careers in education, government, and public service. A minimum of a "C" average for the previous school year is required. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a 500- word essay, an official transcript, and two recommendation letters. Applications must be mailed with all required items and postmarked by midnight February 8. Applications may also be e-mailed by midnight February 8. Information and application are available in the CRC and at the following web site: www.nickbegichfund.org/. If you have questions, you may e-mail Tom Begich at cwrecord@alaska.net.

DETAILS: Open to seniors and continuing education applicants. Applicants must be active members of the Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) or a dependent of an active MEA member who resides in MEA's service territory. If your parents own a cabin in this area, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Check with MEA. MEA Scholarship Committee members or their dependents may not apply. Of the ten scholarships awarded, at least one scholarship will be awarded in each of the following categories: public service (e.g. education), a non-traditional student resuming his or or her education, and vocational education. Applicants may be graduating seniors from an Alaskan secondary school, or be attending or planning to attend a college or vocational school. Applicants must attend an accredited college or vocational school in the fall of 2008 and be enrolled in a course of study which leads to a degree or certificate. Applicants must submit a transcript; a personal data narrative, not exceeding two double-spaced pages; a list of employment/internship, community service, and extra-curricular activities; at least three reference letters; a financial estimate of costs; and a completed certification form. Information and application are available in the CRC or at www.mea.coop. Click on Our Community.

AMOUNT: No charge for participation. A small stipend may be provided. Travel assistance may be available for qualifying students. Students stay in the University of Alaska Anchorage dormitory facility.

DETAILS: Open to high school juniors and seniors who are U.S. citizens, a resident of Alaska, and meet at least one of the following criteria: belong to an under-represented minority group; live in a rural area; speak English as a second language; be a first-generation American; be economically disadvantaged; or be the first in your family to go to college. The UAA Della Keats /U-DOC Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week intensive program for minority, rural, and disadvantaged students who are interested in careers in medicine and other healthcare fields. The goal of the program is to foster, affirm and encourage students' interest in the medical profession by allowing them to explore healthcare careers and to provide an introduction to college life. Students take classes to preview the pre-med curriculum; explore medical career opportunities; learn about biological, cultural and social forces that impact health and health care; explore clinical medicine with physician mentors, and learn about medical career issues in Alaska. The six-week program is from June 29 to August 8 (dates may be subject to change). Applicants must submit a completed application, a transcript, PSAT/SAT/ACT test scores, two letters of recommendations from teachers, and a current photograph. Information and application are available at http://biomed.uaa.alaska.edu

AMOUNT: No charge for participation. A small stipend may be provided. Travel assistance may be available for qualifying students. Students stay in the University of Alaska Anchorage dormitory facility.

DETAILS: Open to minority high school juniors and seniors. The purpose of this research program is to increase the number of ethnic minorities who are involved in biomedical research. Currently, there is a critical shortage of minorities (Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native) working in the field of biomedical research. As a result, critical insights and perspectives are lacking in the development, implementation and evaluation of this growing and important field. Applicants must be from a minority background; have GPA's of 3.0 or better; and demonstrate interest in medicine or medical research. Students complete a biomedical research project under the mentorship of research scientists. They present their results at the NIH NIDDK Summer Research Apprentice Program's national conference in August, publish their results in an NIH publication and are given priority for related NIH programs and scholarships. During the summer research program students have the opportunity to: learn about biomedical research through active involvment in a project; learn about college life; and take courses which preview the college pre-medical curriculum. The summer research program is from June 29 to August 17, 2008. Applicants must submit a completed application, a transcript, PSAT/SAT/ACT test scores, two letters of recommendations from teachers, and a photograph. Questions may be directed to 907-786-4789 or emailed to udoc@uaa.alaska.edu. Information and application can be found at http://biomed.uaa.alaska.edu.

Students also participate in the social and coursework activities with students participating in the concurrently run Della Keats/U-DOC Summer Enrichment Program.

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DETAILS: Open to graduating seniors. Applicant must be a primary member of the Credit Union (first person named on the account). You may easily join if you are not currently a member of the Credit Union. You must use the scholarship to attend a licensed/certified postsecondary education program. Applicant must be an Alaskan resident; have a minimum GPA of 2.25; and be enrolled as a full-time student. Credit Union employees, board members, supervisory committee members and their children are ineligible. Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcript, SAT/ACT/ASSET/HSGQE test scores, two recommendation forms with attached statements, a list of top five accomplishments, and an essay describing your education goals. Detailed information and application are available in the CRC or at www.denalifcu.org/teenpower.

AMOUNT: $2,500 in each category, non-renewable

DETAILS: Open to high school seniors. The Anchorage Education Association is offering three scholarships to local high school graduates. The applicant must have a minimum overall high school GPA of 3.0, must demonstrate financial need, be a US citizen, and have serious intention to complete a degree program at an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit a folder utilizing the scholarship folder guidelines of the Anchorage School District (Portfolio). Assistance with this scholarship folder is available at the CR. All scholarship applications must be submitted by February 29 at 5:00 p.m.

A $2,500 Pearl Shockley Scholarship will be awarded to senior who is pursuing a career in communications.

A $2,500 Selma Weise Scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is preparing for a career in education.

A $2,500 Daniel Epps Scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is pursuing a career in music.

AMOUNT: Twenty-five scholarships at $4,000 each.

DETAILS: The BP Principal’s and Commissioner’s Scholarship program recognizes graduating Alaskans.  BP funding enables this statewide program to award twenty-five $4,000 scholarships, which are distributed over a four-year period ($1,000/per year).  Selections are made by the board of directors of the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals, based on nominations received from principals from around the State. From the 25 principals' winners, one student is selected by the Commissioner of Education and Early Development to received an additional $16,000 ($4,000 per year), for a total of $20,000.  You must be nominated by your school for this award. If you want to be considered for the nomination, please submit your completed nomination form and the items on the check list to the CRC by 7:30 am Friday, February 29. Information and application are available in the CRC. Please read the cover note from the CRC regarding the SAHS deadline for returning the completed application.