The CIRI Foundation (TCF) supports original CIRI enrollees and their direct lineal descendants by providing financial aid awards for higher education and training opportunities. TCF also manages village scholarship and education grant programs for Ninilchik Native Association Inc., Salamatof Native Association and Eklutna Inc. A grant deadline is approaching on March 31. Applications must be received on or before the March 31 deadline to be considered.
Vocational training grants
Purpose: To promote preparation for successful careers in a specialized technical skills field.
Eligibility: Original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average and be prepared to demonstrate the availability of employment upon completion of the training.
Amount: Up to $4,500 received during a calendar year.
Career upgrade grants
Purpose: For part-time, degree-seeking students and to encourage career upgrade skills or re-entry into the job market.
Eligibility: Original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average and be enrolled part-time (11 credits of less) in a degree seeking program.
Amount: Up to $4,500 received during a calendar year.
The Eklutna Inc. scholarship and grant program also has a deadline of March 31 and a separate application is required. Visit the TCF website to learn more.
