Who Can Apply:
- Alaska resident
- Alaska Native, American Indian, and/or Hawaiian Native
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the high school or post-secondary level (i.e. your current education level)
Submission:
- Proof of Alaskan residency
- Proof of Alaska Native, Native American, or Native Hawaiian ethnicity if applicable
- Three current (written and dated within 12 months) letters of recommendation. If the applicant is a previous Art Jess Scholarship recipient, one current recommendation letter must be from a program advisor or professor if the applicant hasn’t yet chosen a program (major)
- Résumé of education, work experience, activities, personal interests, honors/awards, and community service/volunteer activities
- A personal essay which includes experiences growing up, family, special talents, interests, and post-secondary goals including what type of degree/field of study applicant is pursuing and what led you to this field of study
- Community service essay describing community service, volunteer activities, and any honors and/or awards
- Official transcripts for high school or post-secondary (minimum GPA of 2.5)
- Statement of financial need including the cost of attending (tuition, books, room, board, travel, and personal expenses); school financial aid package; scholarships and other funding; personal contribution; family contribution; total unmet financial need; and any extenuating circumstances that reflect financial need.
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://alaskacf.org/blog/funds/art-jess-scholarship-fund/