SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Eklutna Inc Scholarship & Grant Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Eklutna, Inc. Scholarship and Grant Program is to provide educational opportunities for the success of Eklutna Beneficiaries through achievement of lifelong learning and personal development while respecting self-determination and culture.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants for EI scholarships and grants, as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 [43 US.C. 1602(b)], include Alaska Native people who are original enrollees to Eklutna, Inc., natural or legally adopted such as a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc. whether or not the lineal descendant owns EI shares of stock.

Proof of Eligibility

First-time applicants, only, and name change.
Submit your proof of eligibility with your EI scholarship or grant application unless otherwise indicated. These documents are important to verify your eligibility to be considered for a scholarship or grant. If you have had a name change since a previously submitted application, submit verification of that change as indicated in the section below.

  • Original Enrollee.  A written statement from Eklutna, Inc. (on EI letterhead) to verify enrollment.
  •  Lineal Descendant of Original Enrollee. Select any one (1) of the following three options:
    • 1. a copy of your birth certificate/s (and/or adoption decree) and your parent’s birth certificate if the original enrollee is your parent) AND an official written statement from Eklutna, Inc. to verify proof of your parent’s EI enrollment. Contact Eklutna, Inc. T. (907) 696-2828.
    • 2. a copy of your birth certificate (and/or adoption decree, if applicable) and your parent’s birth certificate and your grandparent’s birth certificate if the original enrollee is your grandparent AND an official written statement from Eklutna, Inc. to verify proof of enrollment of your grandparent). Contact Eklutna, Inc. T. (907) 696-2828.
    • 3. You may contact the Native Village of Eklutna for information about your Eklutna heritage and ancestors. T. (907) 688-6020
  • Name Change. If your name has been legally changed since your last application to the EI Program, submit a copy of the legal document to verify the name change has occurred.

Merit and Vocational Training Scholarships

  • Administered by The CIRI Foundation (TCF)
  • For those individuals with a high school diploma or GED
  • Paper applications are available 30-days before each deadline at www.thecirifoundation.org.
  • Deadlines:
    • Merit Scholarship – June 1 & December 1
    • Vocational Training Scholarships – March 31, May 30, September 30 & December 1
  • Contact

The CIRI Foundation
Kyla Morris, Vice President & Director of Programs
3201 C. St., Ste. 506
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: 907.793.3575
Toll Free: 1.800.764.3382
Fax: 907.793.3585
Email: tcf@thecirifoundation.org
Website: www.thecirifoundation.org

The Eklutna, Inc. Scholarship and Grant Program offers unique and flexible programs that address potentials from early childhood development, general educational development (GED), career advancement, cultural/fellowship grants, and vocational or post secondary education opportunities.

Education Resource Handbook – 2021-2022

Merit Scholarship and Vocational Training Grant

The Eklutna, Inc. Board of Directors is so very pleased to announce that the Eklutna, Inc. Scholarship & Grant Program has been reactivated for the Merit Scholarship and the Vocational Training Grant under the administration of The CIRI Foundation (TCF).

  • The Career Upgrade Grant is now being offered as a part time scholarship for those individuals with a high school diploma or GED will be managed through the Scholarship and Vocational Training Grant application. Paper applications are available at www.thecirifoundation.org.

Contact

The CIRI Foundation
Kyla Morris, Vice President & Director of Programs
3201 C St., Suite 506
Anchorage, Alaska 99503

Phone: (907) 793-3575
Toll Free: 1.800.764.3382
Fax: (907) 793-3585

Email: tcf@thecirifoundation.org
Website: www.thecirifoundation.org

General & Cultural Fellowships, Child-Adult Development Grants & Education/Employment Urgent Access Grants

The Eklutna, Inc. Board of Directors and Eklutna Scholarship Committee are excited to announce that Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC) will be administering the Grants portion of the Eklutna Scholarship and Grant program.

These funds are designed to support a variety of education and employment improvement opportunities, and do not require a diploma or GED. Applications are processed on a monthly basis and are available on the CITC website.

    • For those individuals without a high school diploma or GED, grants for further career upgrade opportunities will be managed through the Child-Adult Development Grant.
  • Administered by Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)
  • For those individuals without a high school diploma or GED
  • Grants for further career upgrade opportunities will be managed through the Child to Adult Development Grant.
  • Applications are available at CITC’s Website or can be picked up at the CITC Employment & Training Services Department.
  • Deadlines:
    • Applications are approved on a monthly basis
  • Contact

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.
Employment & Training Services
3600 San Jeronimo Drive, 3rd Floor
Anchorage, Alaska 99508-2870
Phone: 907.793.3300
Fax: 907.793.3394
Email: info@citci.org
Website: www.citci.org