Tribal Higher Education Scholarship

Deadlines: June 30th for Fall / December 1st for Spring

Native CIRI Shareholders and Descendants of CIRI Original Enrollees may apply for the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) Tribal Higher Education (THE) Scholarship program. This program offers funding to eligible students pursuing higher education through an accredited college, university or training facility. Awards are based on the availability of funding at the time CITC/THE receives the completed application for each deadline on a first-come, first-completed basis. These funds are supplemental and are not intended to cover the full cost of training. Funds are to be applied to tuition, fees, course-required books and supplies, and on-campus housing and meal plans only. Funding will not exceed $15,000 in a lifetime educational career.

Important! If the Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) reflects that the village is Chickaloon, Kenai, Knik, Ninilchik, Salamatof or Tyonek, the student must apply directly through their village instead of Cook Inlet Tribal Council.

Students will need to re-apply for funding at each deadline. Grades must either be printed in our office or come directly from the school. Letters of reference with complete contact information are kept on file three years from the date it was written. As recipients, students agree to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and full-time status, and keep their file with CITC/THE current. If you choose to fax your application, please mail the original copy to the office address below.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding - no exceptions.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

• Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs)
• Selective Service registration proof for male students aged 18-25 (www.sss.gov)
• Complete Tribal Higher Education application
• Statement of purpose (200 words)
• Letter of reference from a non-family member (good for 3 years)
• Class schedule (registration confirmation from the school)
• *Transcripts (high school or college, most recent)
• Acceptance Letter from the school
• Budget forecast from the Financial Aid office (page 7 of this packet)
• Student Aid Report-SAR (Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov)

*Transcripts must come directly from the school or be printed in our office.

Updated applications will be available closer to the June 30th deadline.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us.

MAILING AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
CITC Tribal Scholarships and Grants Program
3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Suite 286
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 793-3578 direct
(877) 985-5900 toll free
(907) 793-3589 fax
scholarships@citci.com