Koniag Education Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Koniag Education Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Koniag Education Foundation is the education nonprofit of Koniag, Inc., the Alaska Native regional corporation for the Kodiak Archipelago, serving Alutiiq shareholders and their descendants. The foundation runs a slate of scholarships on a published calendar: the KEF Spring Only Scholarship (open August 1 to November 1), the KEF General and Step-Up Scholarships covering fall, winter, and spring terms (open December 15 to March 15), a Summer Only Scholarship, the Koniag Angayuk Internship/Scholarship, and several village-specific funds for Afognak, Port Lions, and Tangirnaq.
Award amounts vary with the availability of funds and the individual scholarship, and GPA requirements differ by award. Several grant programs are also open continuously with no closing date, giving students flexible entry points throughout the year.
For students who missed the main academic-year cycle, the Spring Only Scholarship is the key fall action item: apply between August 1 and November 1 to fund the spring semester. Eligibility centers on being a voting Koniag shareholder or a descendant of one, regardless of where the student lives or attends school.
Eligibility
- Voting Koniag, Inc. shareholder or descendant of a shareholder (Alutiiq/Kodiak region Alaska Native)
- Enrolled or accepted in an accredited postsecondary program
- GPA requirements vary by award
- Village-specific funds (Afognak, Port Lions, Tangirnaq) have additional lineage requirements
- May reapply each cycle; some grants are open continuously
How To Apply
- Review the scholarship calendar at koniageducation.org and pick the award matching your term (Spring Only Scholarship: August 1 - November 1, 2026 for spring 2027)
- Complete the online application with transcripts and proof of Koniag shareholder or descendant status
- Watch for the KEF General and Step-Up applications opening December 15, 2026 for the following academic year (deadline March 15, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KEF Spring Only Scholarship deadline?
The application opens August 1 and closes November 1 each year, funding the upcoming spring semester.
Who qualifies for Koniag Education Foundation scholarships?
Voting Koniag shareholders and their descendants. Some village-specific funds have additional requirements tied to Native Village of Afognak, Port Lions, or Tangirnaq lineage.
How much are the awards?
The foundation states award amounts vary depending on availability of funds, so there is no fixed published amount.