Apply for educational scholarships up to $2,500

Alaska Housing encourages families to: advance career goals Through educational scholarships.Scholarships available to award winners Up to $2,500 in assistance From technical training to college tuition, we can help you achieve your career goals.

“Education is one of them.” the most powerful force in the world. It creates knowledge, builds confidence, Break down barriers to opportunity. ” AHFC Housing Specialist Mandy Manning, who administers the scholarships, said:

Credentials

• The applicant must be the recipient of AHFC Public Housing Rental Subsidy Through the AHFC Housing Voucher Program or as a resident of an AHFC-owned unit.

• Adults can also apply if they wish. Attending a vocational, commercial, or academic school.

• High school students can also apply If you plan to attend a vocational school, vocational school, or academic school in the fall semester of 2024 after graduating from high school.

Target schools and purposes

school must be Located in Alaska. Funds may be used for the following purposes Covers tuition, books, and miscellaneous fees Directly related to student education.

Funds can be used for training on specific topics. Cooking classes, welding programs, or computer training – similarly Professional development like Travel Career Academy.long-term formal education efforts 1-, 2-, or 4-year university programs are also eligible. The following accredited training or academic institutions are eligible:

application process

The application period for 2024 is Open from April 15th to May 31st, 2024 until 5:00 PM Alaska time. Along with your application, you must provide the following:

• 2 letters of recommendation: These should be from a teacher, employer, estate manager, caseworker or friend explaining why they support your application.
• essay: You will be asked to describe your education, occupation, financial goals, and participation in community and other subsistence activities.
• Educational background: This requirement is only for continuing students currently attending high school, vocational school, vocational school, or university. If you are a high school senior applying for admission to a higher education institution, submit a copy of your most recent transcript. If you are already attending a higher education institution, please attach your most recent transcripts.

There is Detailed instructions within the application How to submit these materials online. All applications received at Missing or incomplete information will not be acceptedand AHFC will not consider applications received after the deadline.

“AHFC’s Educational Scholarships Support Participating Families Achieve educational goals or training and skills necessary to help them build a brighter future'' Manning explained. Read how educational scholarships helped Alaskans earn their degrees. Build his professional development.

For more information

If you have one, please contact Mandy Manning. question About the program or if you need help.

Email: amanning@ahfc.us
phone: 907-330-6185 in Anchorage, toll-free 877-254-6257 elsewhere in Alaska