Scholarships & Financial Aid
General Info
High School Recommendation Personal Data Form
This form is used to compile information which would be helpful for a person to have were they to write a letter of recommendation for a student. Students should fill this form out and give it to whomever they ask to write the letter for them. To save time, students can fill in only the general area, then make copies and fill in the scholarship or school-specific information at a later date.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!
https://studentaid.gov/apply-
Alaska Performance Scholarship
The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) program is now in place. High School graduates from the Class of 2021 that meet eligibility requirements will have opportunities to continue their education in Alaska through the APS program. This new scholarship program is an exciting opportunity for our students. Please note that the requirements for meeting the APS will change over the next three years. These requirements have become more rigorous and detailed, therefore, it is best to check the website www.aps.alaska.gov for new updates. This website has been designed to help students prepare and increase their opportunities for this new scholarship program.
SMARTPHONE SCHOLARSHIPS APP DOWNLOADS
Scholarships for military connected students click here! Several scholarships are available with various due dates
Native American Student Resources
Bureau of Indian Education Grant & Scholarship Information
Information On Tuition Waivers for Native American Students
Native American Scholarships.pdf
Tanana Chiefs Conference Native American Scholarship List
Native American Tools for Success
Scholarship and Financial Aid Links (Nationally Offered)
Alaska Performance Scholarship
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program
FNSBSD Another great page is our Student Opportunities page
Ultimate Scholarship Guide: What you Need to Know
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Scholarship Search Discover
thewashboard.org: Online Tool for Pacific Region Scholarships
QuestBridge National College Match - For more information click HERE
Additionally, Scholarship and Contest it is a great resource for a variety of scholarships.
EDUMED - Financial Assistance for Medical Support Students
U*aspire - A college degree changes everything, Scholarship support.
Scholarships by Month
| September |
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|---|---|
| October |
Coca-Cola Scholars Fondation - $20,000 each awarded to graduating high school seniors for college |
| November |
Elks Most Valuable Student- All high school seniors- $4000-$50,000 (Deadline: November 13, 2023) Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship (Deadline: November 7, 2023) SHC Youth Leadership and Scholarship- Youth that have experienced homelessness. $2000 (Deadline: November 24, 2023) Education Matters- All high school seniors $5000 Due (Deadline: November 30, 2023) Regeneron Science Talent Search - $250,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: November 8, 2023) Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $10,000 - 180 Award (Deadline: November 13, 2023) 10 Words or Less Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2023) Scholarship for Tomorrow's Entrepreneur - $2,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2023) |
| December |
Fairbanks Retired Teachers' Association- Four $1500 awards- Graduating from FNSBSD Credit Union One- Amount TBA- Be a member of Credit Union One Airport Operations Council Scholarship - $2000 - for a student working towards an Alaskan career in aviation Application. |
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| April | |
| May | Hank Nikkels Scholarship- $5000- Alaska resident studying engineering IBEW Scholarship- $2000- Alaska resident who intends to work in the electric industry |
| June | LGBTQ Awareness- $500- Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ community |