Scholarships
Sitka Tribe of Alaska provides a variety of scholarships intended to support Tribal citizens and eligible Alaska Natives or American Indians participating in educational programs that improve their capacity to participate in haa kusteeyí (our way of life). This may include pursuit of a degree or work-related training, youth activities, cultural heritage activities, and any other scholarship program established by Tribal Council. Please note that most STA scholarships do not cover the entire cost of participation in these programs, and applicants should expect to access personal and other resources in addition to applying for STA scholarships.
STA Tribal citizens ages 3 – 18 living in Sitka are eligible for one $100 scholarship each year to pay for costs associated with extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music, or summer camp. Payments are made directly to the activity provider.
Please email STA or call (907) 738-0975 for more information
STA citizens, regardless of residency, who are enrolled full-time in degree programs at accredited higher education institutions are eligible to apply for scholarships. Other Alaska Native and American Indian students who have lived in Sitka for at least six months are also eligible to apply if they are not already receiving scholarship assistance from another Tribe.
Undergraduate students may receive up to $3,000 per academic year for up to five (5) years, with a lifetime maximum of $15,000. Students who continue on to graduate school are eligible for additional scholarship funding of up to $3,000 per academic year, with a lifetime maximum of $9,000 for graduate studies. The amount awarded each year varies depending on the annual budget and the number of applicants.
STA higher education scholarships are intended to be supplemental to other funding. Applicants must also apply for federal assistance by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Application deadlines are April 1 for new applicants, May 1 for returning applicants, and October 1 for fall semester applications.
Please email our scholarship team or call (907) 747-3207 ext. 9660 for more information
STA Tribal citizens with permission of their high school counselor are eligible to apply for a scholarship to cover the tuition cost of enrolling in one course (up to 4 credits) per term at UAS. Additional funding to cover books and fees may be available for students who demonstrate financial need.
Please email us or call (907) 747-7107 for more information
STA Tribal citizens age 17+ in Sitka, who are unemployed or underemployed, may apply for a scholarship to pay for vocational education, apprenticeship, or other on-the-job training to prepare for full-time employment. The maximum amount of assistance is $3,000 per year.
Please email us or call (907) 747-7107 for more information
All STA Tribal citizens, regardless of residency, are eligible to apply for up to $500 per year to cover the cost of organized cultural heritage educational programs, such as traditional arts instruction or language class. Scholarships are paid to the institution providing the training.
Please email us or call (907) 747-7107 for more information
For academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25, the STA Tribal Council has approved additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Higher Education scholarships, doubling the amount of funding available for these two years. Students may receive up to an additional $3,000 per year, on top of the regular awards. The amount awarded each year will vary, depending on the number of applicants. The application for the additional ARPA awards is included in the Higher Education Scholarship application.
Additionally, new Higher Education scholarship recipients during these two years can apply for up to an additional $1500 for the purpose of purchasing a computing device to support their higher education success. Applications for computer funding will be sent directly to eligible scholarship recipients.
Please email us, or call (907) 747-7107 for more information
Scholarship Policy and Procedures
Additional details for each program can be found in the STA Scholarship Policy and Procedures.