Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarships

Welcome to the Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program. CHF offers scholarships to support students seeking college and university degrees (Associates, Bachelors, & Graduate/PhD, vocational certificates, job training, and possible internship opportunities.

Vocational Scholarship

• This scholarship is available for students registered in any recognized vocational/certificate/license-based training program.
• Students can receive a maximum of $5,750 within a calendar year under this program.
• Application Deadlines: June 1st (June-September programs), September 30th (October-December programs)

College Scholarship

• This scholarship is available for students enrolled in an associate-level or bachelor-level degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Students can receive up to $5,750 per academic year at the Associate level, or up to $7,250 per academic year at the Bachelor level.
• 2025 Application Deadlines: August 1st(Fall Term), December 27th (Winter/Spring Term), March 28th (Spring Quarter Term), May 30th (Summer Term)

Graduate Scholarship

• This competitive scholarship is available for students enrolled in an accredited graduate or Ph.D. level program.
• Students can receive a maximum of $12,100 per academic year under this program.
• Application Deadline:  August 8th  For new Graduate submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year

Regional Focus Scholarship

• This incentive scholarship is available for students eligible for the CHF College or Vocational scholarships with the intent to work within the Chugach Region and communities while pursuing education for a career in one of the focus areas designated for the academic year. The 2024-2025 focuses will be Medical programs, Maritime, & Education.
• Students can receive a up to $1,000 per academic year under this program. Awardees would receive this award in addition to the College or Vocational scholarships

Barney Uhart Memorial Scholarship

• This competitive scholarship is available to a senior at the undergraduate level or enrolled in a graduate program.
• Student(s) who are approved for this award will participate in a paid summer internship (over two summers) and eligible to receive up to $10,000 in additional CHF Scholarship funding.
• The travel and lodging for the internship will be also be provided.
• Application Deadline: December 31st

Alyeska Alaska Native Scholarship

• Open to students who express a high interest in working within the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Services (TAPS)/oil & gas industry.
• All eligibility and documentation requirements must be met, and applicants must have been approved for either the CHF College, Vocational, or Graduate Scholarship awards.
• Funding for this scholarship is limited, and eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discretionary Scholarship

This scholarship program has limited funding available to assist with unique educational and cultural opportunities.