Scholarships & Opportunities
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Scholarships, Applications, and Deadlines
2020-2021 Scholarships are updated as new information becomes available. If you see outdated scholarship deadlines, please check back.
The scholarships listed below have been compiled by the CHS Counseling Department. The information is updated as it becomes available so check back often. Please note that the individual deadline dates may vary each year so always double check.
If you have questions or need assistance, please make an appointment with Ms. Riedel
SEPTEMBER
Gates Scholarship
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Illustrators of the Future
https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/
OCTOBER
AES Engineering
https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
National Association for Minorities in Engineering
National YoungArts Foundation
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
https://www.drpeppertuition.com/
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc.
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
NOVEMBER
James W. Matthews Scholarship Alaska 4-H
Due November 1, 2020
U.S. Senate Youth Program
National Center for Learning Disabilities
https://www.ncld.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Due November 10, 2020
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
https://www.haganscholarships.org/
DECEMBER
Science Ambassador
Full-tuition scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering, or math.Due December 14, 2020.
Due TBA
Due December 15, 2020
Pauahi Foundation Scholarships
Open to students of Hawaiian descent.
Due December 21, 2020
Open to seniors
December 31, 2020
JANUARY
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholarship Program
Supports the development of young leaders.
Due January 31, 2021
Ron Brown Scholarships Program
Open to Black/African American Seniors.
Due January 9, 2021
The Pride Foundation has scholarship opportunities for students who identify as LGBTQ, questioning or are allies. Additionally, you need to live in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington.
Due January 8, 2021.
Alaska Engineering Education Foundation
Open to Seniors who are pursuing an engineering degree.
Due January 11, 2021
American and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund
Open to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
Due January 14, 2021
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)
Provides an opportunity for graduating seniors to spend the year after graduation in Germany.
Due January 15, 2021
Profile in Courage Scholarship
Essay contest
Due January 15, 2021
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Open to Seniors planning a career of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
Due January 15, 2021
Recognizes high school juniors for academic, personal and service achievements.
Due January 27, 2021
For Seniors intending to enroll full-time in a program of study in preparation for a career in tourism.
Due January 31, 2021
The George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
Open to 9-12 grade students
Due January 31, 2021
FEBRUARY
Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Open to Seniors who show leadership potential and financial need
Due February 1, 2021
Open for seniors planning on studying in a country outside of Western Europe. Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Due February 3, 2021
Society for Women in Engineering Scholarships
Open for senior women intending to enroll in a ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university
Due February 10, 2021
Due February 15, 2021
Northwest Fisheries Association (NWFA)
Eligible to dependent of an employee of NWFA member company
Due February 15, 2021
For seniors interested in careers in education, government, and public service
Due February 23, 2021
MARCH
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship (NASDME)
Open for migrant students who show financial need
Due March 1, 2021.
Open to current high school seniors who are Ducks Unlimited members.
March 1, 2021.
Open to Native Seniors.
Application opens March 2021
Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
Due March 1, 2021
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Open to Asian ancestry students.
Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators
Open for seniors going into fields of study or vocation related to the maritime industry and environment.
Due March 19, 2021
June Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Due March 8, 2021
Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Essay and video contest for high school studentsDue March 17, 2021.
Alaska State Fair Scholarships
Open to Juniors and Seniors.Due March 30, 2021
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Open to Alaska resident pursuing post-secondary education in a construction related field.
Due March 31, 2021.
For seniors who live in a GCI service area seeking degree or certification in the STEM field.
Due March 18, 2021
Open for seniors who enroll full-time in college/university/vocational school demonstrating financial need.
Due March 31, 2021
APRIL
Open to members only.
Due April 1, 2021
CHARR Education Charles H. Selman Memorial Scholarship
Seniors pursuing a career in Alaska hospitality industry.Due April 1, 2021
Students involved in competitive swimming at the high school level.
Due April 8, 2021
The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship
Open to female students pursuing a degree in science at UAF.
Due April 8, 2021
Sven and Lorraine Eriksson Scholarship
For seniors majoring in engineering or music within the University of Alaska system.
Due April 8, 2021
Society of Petroleum Engineers Foundation Gus Archie Scholarship
For seniors intending to enroll in petroleum engineeringDue April 15, 2021
For seniors (preference may go to women) interested in pursuing criminal justice or other law enforcement related fields.
Due April 15, 2021
Open for seniors who are sponsored by an member of Alaska Telecom Association.
Due April 2021
MAY
Due May 1, 2021
Due May 5, 2021
Due May 15, 2021
Craig School Staff Scholarship
Due May 10, 2021 by 3pm
Due May 15, 2021 by 4pm
Due May 15, 2021
Due May 15, 2021
