Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

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When applying for multiple scholarships, it is necessary to submit separate applications for each scholarship.

Tlingit & Haida’s Higher Education program is pleased to provide scholarship opportunities to all Tlingit & Haida Tribal Citizens currently attending an accredited college or university and are seeking an associate degree or higher.

College Student Assistance:

The College Student Assistance (CSA) Scholarship Award is a year-round scholarship program that serves tribal citizens residing within the United States.

Students who originate from: Angoon, Craig, Douglas, Hoonah, Kake, Ketchikan, Klawock, Klukwan, Metlakatla, Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell, or Yakutat MUST first apply for CSA funding through their local IRA tribe. Applications from those who originate from these communities will be denied unless a denial letter for CSA funding is received with their application.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be enrolled in Tlingit & Haida Central Council, Indian Tribes of Alaska
• Originate from a Southeast Alaska community.
• Be enrolled in and attending an accredited college or university.
• Seeking an associate degree or higher.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Reside in the US

Students will be required to provide:

• Their T&H enrollment number
• Current Class Schedule
• Unofficial Copy of transcripts
• A student account summary from the student portal’s ‘Student Financial Aid’ information section.

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program:

APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED

The Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program is a one-time per academic year scholarship award that serves all tribal citizens residing in the US regardless of community affiliation. Award amounts are based on annual fundraising activities such as memorial donations, private donations, vendor/associate solicitations, and fundraisers. The ASAP application period runs from July 1st to September 15th. Applications received after September 15 will not be considered.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be enrolled in Tlingit & Haida Central Council, Indian Tribes of Alaska
• Originate from a Southeast Alaska community.
• Be enrolled full-time in and attending an accredited college or university.
• Seeking an associate degree or higher.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Reside in the US

Students will be required to provide:

• Their T&H enrollment number
• Current Class Schedule with total registered credit hours
• Unofficial Copy of transcripts

If you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Higher Education at 907-463-7333 or you can email at highered@tlingitandhaida.gov.

It is our honor to serve you. Gunalchéesh/Háw'aa

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