Scholarships, Applications, and Deadlines
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2019/2020 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF YOU SEE OUTDATED SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES, PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON.
The scholarships listed below have been compiled by the KHS 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 your counselor.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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SEPTEMBER
Scholarships listing with a wide range of due dates.
Neil Sargent Career Development Scholarship
Deadline: Open until funding is exhausted.
Due September 15, 2019
Illustrators of the Future Scholarship
Due September 30, 2019
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OCTOBER
Seniors only; essay requirement. Due October 6, 2019
National Young Arts Foundation
Due October 11, 2019
Due October 17, 2019
Seniors only; 2.0 GPA, need-based scholarships. Due October 25, 2019
Seniors only; 3.0 GPA, Due October 31, 2019
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NOVEMBER
James W. Matthews Scholarship Alaska 4-H
Due November 1, 2019
Due November 1, 2019. March Event. Juniors or Seniors who have been elected to an office or community civic organization. One applicant per high school.
Anne Ford for Students with Learning Disabilities
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Due November 5, 2019
Elks 2020 Most Valuable Student
The scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. The deadline for applications is November 5, 2019.
Due November 13, 2019
Due November 15, 2019.
Eligible students are U.S. Citizens who are graduating high school, 3.75 (or higher) cumulative GPA, 24 (or higher) ACT or 1150 (or higher) SAT, FAFSA EFC less than $6,500.
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DECEMBER
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)
Due December 3, 2019
Due December 9, 2019. Full-tuition scholarship for women studying science and engineering.
Leadership Enterprise for Diverse American
Due December 11, 2019
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Scholarship. Due December 15, 2019
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Overview
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Instructions
Due December 15, 2019
Due December 15, 2019
Due December 31, 2019. Must be a member of AFSCME.
The George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
Due December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
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JANUARY
Alaska Air Carriers Association Scholarships
Seniors only. Due January 1, 2020
Due January 3, 2020
Grades 4-11; one student per school. 3.75 GPA, online application deadline January 10, 2020.
Ron Brown Scholarships Program
Open to Black/African American Seniors. Due January 9, 2020
Profile in Courage Scholarship
Due January 17, 2020
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 10, 2020.
Alaska Engineering Education Foundation
Open to Seniors who are pursuing an engineering degree. Due January 13, 2020
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, 2020
American and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund
Due January 22, 2020
Seniors only; UAF Career & Technology program applicants, Due January 17, 2020
Due January 22, 2020
Recognizes high school juniors for academic, personal and service achievements.
Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA)
National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
Open to employees only
Due January 31, 2020
Due January 31, 2020
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FEBRUARY
Kodiak Scholarship Foundation
Due February 28, 2020 by 3:30pm.
DOT Summer Transportation Internship for Diverse Groups
Due February 1, 2020
Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Due February 1, 2020
Due February 5, 2020
Society for Women in Engineering Scholarships
Due February 12, 2020
Daughters of the American Revolution
Multiple Scholarships Due February 15, 2020
UAF University Alaska Fairbanks
Due February 15, 2020
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship
For students planning to enroll as a freshman in a culinary arts or food sciences area of study. Due February 15, 2020
UAA University Alaska Anchorage
Due February 15, 2020
Due February 15, 2020
National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Due February 15, 2020
Northwest Fisheries Association (NWFA)
Due February 15, 2020
Due February 20, 2020
Due February 21, 2020
KEA: Graduating Seniors Scholarship
Due February 21, 2020
KEA: Continuing Education and Vocational/Career and Technical Education Students
Due February 21, 2020
Pauahi Foundation Scholarships
Open to students of Hawaiian descent.
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MARCH
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship (NASDME)
Completed applications must be received at the NASDME office in Washington D.C. on or before March 1, 2020.
Open to current high school seniors who are Ducks Unlimited members. Due March 1, 2020.
Open to Seniors. Application opens March 2020
University Women's Association
Due March 1, 2020
Due March 1, 2020
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Due March 5, 2020
Koniag Education Foundation
Due March 5, 2020
Ole Johnson and J.D. Fulp Community Service Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
Due March 9, 2020
Due March 9, 2020
Dr. Greg Furin Continuing Education Scholarship
Due March 9, 2020
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Open to Asian ancestry students.
Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators
Due March 20, 2020
FIL-AM Association of Kodiak Scholarship
Open to Filipino-Alaskans pursuing a 4yr degree. Due March 22, 2020.
Alaska Association of School Boards June Nelson Scholarship
Due March 25, 2020
CIRCAC/Capt. Barry Eldridge Memorial Scholarship for Maritime Studies
Due March 25, 2020
CIRCAC/James Carter Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Studies
Due March 25, 2020
Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Due March 25, 2020. Essay and video required.
Alaska State Fair Scholarships
Open to Juniors and Seniors. Due March 30, 2020
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Due March 31, 2020. Career tech programs in a construction-related field.
ALMA Scholarship Spring 2020 & Fall 2020
Due March 31, 2020. Before 5:00pm.
Open to Alaskan Latin Women furthering their education.
Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) Easton Scholarship
Due March 31, 2020
Due March 31, 2020 by 5:00 pm AKST
Due March 31, 2020
Navy Wives Clubs of America, Coast Guard, Marine Corps
Multiple Scholarships. Due March 31, 2020
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APRIL
Deadline Extended, Due May 1, 2020. Application can be scanned and emailed to Mr. Fox
2 $1,500 scholarships to be used at any Alaska college or trade school for current graduating high school seniors. Due April 1st to the KHS Counseling Office, or Nancy Castro at Kodiak College.
Open to members only. Due April 1, 2020
CHARR Education Charles H. Selman Memorial Scholarship
Due April 1, 2020
Due April 9, 2020. Students involved in competitive swimming at the high school level.
The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship
Due April 9, 2020. Science degree at UAF. Open to female students only.
Sven and Lorraine Eriksson Scholarship
Due April 9, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Kodiak Scholarship
Due April 10, 2020
Cecil Sholl Sr. & Cecil Sholl Jr. Memorial, Emil Norton & Nancy Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Due April 13, 2020
Society of Petroleum Engineers Foundation Gus Archie Scholarship
Due April 15, 2020
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Due April 15, 2020
Due April 15, 2020
Due April 24, 2020
5 $1,000 scholarships to be used at a college or trade school. Open to current graduating seniors.
American Association of Drilling Engineers
Due April 30, 2020
AFSCME Alaska State Employees Scholarship
Due April 30, 2020. Students must be dependents of an Alaska State Employee GP Union.2 $1,000 scholarships.
Open to Telecommunications Majors.
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MAY
ASEA/AFSCME-Local 52 Scholarship
Due May 22, 2020 (Open to Seniors whose parents are members in good standing with Alaska State Employees Association)
Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarship Program
Due May 15, 2020
Chris McVey Memorial Workforce Training Grant
Due: On Going
Kodiak Morning Rotary Club and Kodiak Noon Rotary Club present the Chris McVey Memorial Workforce Training Grant. Applicants must submit completed application to Kodiak High School Counseling Office or Kodiak College Financial Aid Office 30 days before the date of their intended training. Visit the Counseling Office for details.
AK Teacher-Loan-Scholarship (ACPE)
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JUNE
Old Harbor Native Corporation
Due June 1, 2020
HonorsGradU Multimedia Scholarship
Due June 15, 2020
Alaska Performance Scholarship
Due June 30, 2020
Horatio Alger Career and Technology Scholarship
$2,500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who are pursuing a Career and Technical Program in the Fall of 2020 Due June 15, 2020.
Due June 30, 2020
International Pacific Halibut Commission Merit
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JULY
College Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Due July 1, 2020
Tangirnaq Native Village BIA Scholarship
July 10, 2020
Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS)
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The Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS) is a free resource available to Alaska residents. Students can access the information on the website by using the login below.
Username: kodiakisl
Password: 4Student
