The CIRI Foundation is pleased to announce that more than 279 scholarship and grant awards have been approved for the fall 2004 school year. The CIRI Foundation’s Education Awards Committee approved more than $712,746 in scholarships and grants for the June 1st and June 30th deadlines. Since the Foundation was established in 1982, more than 7,200 scholarships and grants totaling more than $8 million have been made to CIRI enrollees and descendants. Scholarship and grant recipients for fall 2004 are listed below.

Special Excellence Scholarship
($18,000, Annual)
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Melissa Vallee, University of Washington School of Medicine, Medicine

Excellence Scholarship
($9,000, Annual)
Carl H. Marrs Scholarship Fund
Linsley Grow, Seattle Pacific University, Business Administration
Amber Waisanen,University of Washington, Business Administration

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Jessica Bissett, University of Nevada Reno, Musicology
Andrea Brown, Western Baptist College, History & Intercultural Studies
Nicholas Brown, Point Loma Nazarene University, Music Education
Kyle Burch, University of Portland, Drama
Chaunna Deitz, Northeastern State University, Science Education
Kristyn Hara, University of California, Chemistry/Biology
Michael Huhndorf, Alaska Pacific University, Education
Miriah Killam, Humboldt State University, Environmental Science
Sarah Matthews, Westminster College, Economics/Finance
Daniel Morrison, Longwood University, Pre-Dentistry
Kimberlee Smith, Tulane University, Pharmacology
Luke Tegeler, Biola University, Biochemistry

Achievement Scholarship
($7,000, Annual)
John N. Colberg Endowment Scholarship Fund
Matthew Koenigs, University of Washington, Law

Keck/Westmin Endowment Scholarship Fund
Sarah Curry, Thomas Jefferson University, Medical Imaging

Lawrence Matson Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund
Nicole Potebnya, Seattle University School of Law, Law

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Jacqueline Agnew, University of Alaska Anchorage, Public Health
Megan Anderson, University of Washington, Business Administration
Candace Beery, University of Denver, Business Administration & Finance
Ryan Bullis, North Carolina State University, Biology/Pre-Med
Sarah Campbell, University of Michigan, Applied Economics
Brian Dean, Washington State University, Pharmacy
Katrina Jacuk, University of Tulsa College of Law, Law
Yvonne Solbrekken, University of Missouri, Physics
Lyndi Suydam, Central Washington University, Music Education
Peter Tegeler, Central Washington University, Music Education
Diane Tigges, Alaska Pacific University, Business Administration
Dustin Woodhead, Gonzaga University, Business Administration

General Semester Scholarships
(Up to $2,000, Semester)
Susie Qimmiksak Bevins Endowment Scholarship Fund
Sara Estabrook, Liberty University, Theater

Keck/Westmin Endowment Scholarship Fund
Hallie Bissett, University of Alaska Anchorage, Global Logistics Management
Angela Burrus, Oregon State University, Biology

Kirby McDonald Endowment Scholarship Fund
Shari Isaak, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Culinary Arts

Peter Kalifornsky Endowment Scholarship Fund
Rebecca Prieto, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology

Roy Huhndorf Endowment Scholarship Fund
Virginia Hazen, University of Southern California, Neuroscience
Shelley Larson, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Anthony Azzara, South Mountain Community College, Business Management
Malena Bartlett, Everett Community College, Nursing
Jason Benson-Carlough, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Management
Sherri Berdine, University of Washington, Social Sciences
David Berry, San Francisco State University, Psychology
Rachel Bissett, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
Danielle Boulette, College of Southern Idaho, Education
Stephanie Boyle, Everett Community College, Psychology
Andrea Brayko, Santa Clara University, Biology
Charles Brown, Brigham Young University, Pre-Business
Franklin Brown, Brigham Young University, International Relations
Tina Bruce-Arriaga, University of Nevada, Biology
Sydney Burdette, University of Phoenix Online, BusinessJennifer Campbell,
Northern Michigan University, Criminal Justice
Jessica Carlough, University of Alaska Anchorage, Human Services
Robyn Carmen, Lyndon State College, English
Amy Chapman, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Radiology
Richard Chapman, Charter College, Computer Science
David Christiansen, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration
Valley Rae Whitney Cooper, Kenai Peninsula College, Dental Hygiene
Jaafah Coppedge, Portland Community College, Counseling
Katharine Corcoran, College of William And Mary, International Relations
Sidney Cox, Colorado School of Mines, Mathematics
Stefanie Cromarty, James Madison University, Studio Art
Daniel Davis, Perry Technical Institute, Electrical Technology
Tamara Durand, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Management
Jenessa Encelewski, University of Alaska Anchorage, Early Childhood Education
Jeanne Estabrook, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
Rosanna Estes, Oregon Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering
Erin Fehr, Central Baptist College, Piano Performance/English
Rose Fleenor, Devry University, Business Administration
Charissa Foster, University of Colorado, International Affairs
Tamara Fox, Seattle University School of Law, Law
Spencer Giles, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Undeclared
Marlene Gilliland, Yakima Valley Community College, Medical Assisting
Michelle Glaser, Pierce College Pullayup, Dental Hygiene
Esther Grosdidier, Haskell Indian Nations University, Psychology
Timothy Grosdidier, Haskell Indian Nations University, Psychology
Kevin Grow, Seattle Pacific University, Business Administration
Shannon Gularte, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration
Callie Hansen, University of Washington, Communication
Travis Harrington, Oak Hills Christian College, Psychology
David Harrison,Evergreen State College, Social & Human Services
Curtis Hembroff, College of Charleston, Business Administration
Deborah Hines, Valencia Community College, Foreign Language
Natasha Huhndorf, University of Wyoming, Music Performance
Emilie Jackinsky-Horrell, University of Washington, Marine Affairs
Erika Jaynes, Arizona State University, Fine Arts
Stephanie Johnson, Southwest Baptist University, Veterinary Medicine
Carmen Jones, University of Alaska Anchorage, Elementary Education
Katrina Juliussen, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
Chantel Justice, Fort Lewis College, Accounting/Psychology
Katherine Karabelnikoff, University of Alaska Anchorage, Hotel & Tourism Management
Crystal Kensinger, Kenai Peninsula College, Human Services
Jason Kinder, Hood College, Biology
Tanya Komakhuk, University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared
Jeffrey Kratzer, Western Michigan University, Aviation
Tia Kratzer, Asbury College, Media Communication
William Kvasnikoff, Eastern Washington University, Computer Science
Zachary Kvasnikoff, University of Washington, Civil/Mechanical Engineering
Jeanette Lage, Missouri Southern State University, Art Education
Melissa Lawton, Savannah College of Art & Design, Industrial Design
Daniel Lee, California State University Chico, Anthropology
Whitney Leman, University of Alaska Anchorage, Journalism
Katrina Liwanag, University of Alaska Anchorage, Marketing
Wenonah Lord, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration
Bradley Macleod, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Electrical Engineering
Kim Mafileo, Fort Lewis College, Accounting
Daniel Mainord, California Baptist University, Psychology/Sociology
Jacinda Mainord, George Fox University, Biology
Katherine Markey, University of Tampa, Marine Science
Joshua Martin, Sheldon Jackson College, Outdoor Leadership
Anne McIntyre, Ohio University Southern, Human Services
Kara McLeod, Sowela Tech, Office Systems Technology
Crystal McMillan, University of Alaska Anchorage, Elementary Education
Derrick Mells, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Computer Science
Jason Miller, Heald College, Business Administration
Brandon Mita, University of Illinois, History
Scott Mita, University of Illinois, Undeclared
Debra Moore, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Rural Development
Lauren Murphy, Baylor University, Journalism
Teresa Murray, New Hampshire Community Technical College, Nursing
Marisa Nance,Northern Arizona University, Dental Hygiene
Garrett Nayokpuk, Mount Marty College, Information Technology
Jessi Nelsen, Portland State University, Journalism
Shannon Noll, Stetson University, Accounting
Sheila Noll, Stetson University, Undeclared
Margaret Nunn, Washington State University, MIS
Jennifer Oaksmith, Cornell University, Chemistry
Nathan Ollestad, Clemson University, Business Management
Natalie Osip, University of Alaska Anchorage, Fine Arts
Kirsten Ostlind, Hillsdale College, Classical Studies
Helena Pagano, University of Colorado, Environmental Science
Rachel Parker, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing
Donita Peter, Kenai Peninsula College, Business
Jason Peterson, Arizona State University, Communications
Kendal Peterson, Boston University, Communications
Angela Powell, Linfield College, Physics
Jennifer Presl, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Human Services
John Pulis,Southwestern Oregon Community College, Criminal Justice
Jarrett Redman, University of Idaho, Political Science/Economics
Natasha Reedy, Western Washington University Bellingham, Elementary Education
Renee Reekie, University of Oregon, Undeclared
Jimmie Ricks III, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Business Management
Alicia Rivera, Oregon State University, Elementary Education
Amy Roberts, University of Alaska Anchorage, Sociology
Kimora Roehl, Haskell Indian Nations University, Business Administration
Ronda Sandvik, Keller Graduate School of Management, Public Administration
Daniel Schramm, University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared
Brian Schwarz, Northwest College, Photography
Jessica Scott, University of Missouri, Nursing
Shelley Scott, University of Redlands, Business Management
Sasha Sharp, University of Portland, Accounting
Kimberly Shassetz, Smith College, East Asian Studies
Eva Sinyon, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration
Amy Sloan,University of Alabama, Nursing
John Smith, Northwestern College, Psychology
Jalee Snyder, Mt. Hood Community College, General
Christina Starkey, Northwestern College, Music Education
Justin Steffener, Evergreen State College, Psychology
William Steffener, University of Montana School of Law, Law
Jason Steik, Boise State University, Business Management
Juliana Stephan, Portland State University, Community Health
Jennifer Stevens, Brigham Young University, Education
Ana Stewart, Southwestern University, Chemistry
Myriah Suydam, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing
Sheila Sweetsir, Walden University, Education
Katerina Tegeler,California State University, Physical Education
Natalie Telemaque, Rio Salado Community College, Nursing
Johanna Tellman, Seattle Central Community College, Business Administration
Dawn Thompson, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science
Sara Thorpe, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing
Cale Tolbert, Northern Arizona University, Electrical Engineering
Peter Tollackson, Eastern Washington University, Economics
Frank Trascritti, Boyce College at Southern Seminary, Counseling
Bradley Tucker, Samford University, Sports Medicine
Chrystal Van Sky, University of Alaska Anchorage, Social Work
Alex Wade, Inver Hills Community College, Criminal Justice
Lisa Wade, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Counseling & Psychological Services
Cody Waisanen, University of North Dakota, Elementary Education
Vivian Watts, City University, Education
Jennifer White, Arizona State University, Professional Pilot
Brandon Whittle, University of Alaska Anchorage, Computer Science
Barbara Williams, Portland State University, English
Marie Williams, Portland Community College, Veterinary Medicine
Megan Williams, California State University Sacramento, Family & Consumer Sciences
Susan Williams, California State University Sacramento, Exercise & Sports Science
Tia Williams, Oregon State University, Exercise & Sports Science
Holly Winkelman, University of Alaska Fairbanks, General
William Woodard, Jones County Junior College, Graphic Arts
Brandy Wright, New Mexico Highlands University, Social Work

Conditional Awards
**Terri Berg, Community College of Southern Nevada - Henderson Campus, Psychology
**Sheri Bismark, Haskell Indian Nations University, Business Administration
**Kendal Brown, Washington State University, Business Administration
**Alissa Casey, University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration
**Malika Coppedge, Baltimore City Community College, Nursing & Health Science
**Katherine Cox, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Business Management
**Ashley Darien, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
**Thomas Donaghe, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Electrical Engineering
**Clifford Fast Horse, Arizona State University, Psychology
**Steven Fielding, Southern Utah University, Automechanic
**Litonya Garrett, California State University Chico, Philosophy & Music
**Robert Gransbury, University of Alaska Anchorage, Civil Engineering
**Stephanie Holley, Brooks Institute of Photography, Photography
**Rachel Jackson, The Design Institute of San Diego, Interior Design
**Ariana Johnson, University of Nevada Reno, Nursing & Health Science
**Reid Johnson, Hawaii Pacific University, Biology
**Lisa Jordan, University of Montana, English/Education
**David Karabelnikoff, University of Alaska Anchorage, Political Science
**Jamie Kellogg, Hamilton College, Nursing & Health Science
**Cynthia King, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Art
**Wesley Little, Kenai Peninsula College, Associate of Arts
**Anthony Lorenzo, University of Alaska Anchorage, Education
**Rachel Lovelace, University of Alaska Anchorage, Computer Networking
**Amanda Matson, Eastern Oregon University, Undeclared
**Stayce Pead, Ashworth College, Criminal Justice
**Myrna Peet, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
**Nathan Reginald, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Business
**Alyssa Roth, Brigham Young University, Art
**Lucas Rowley, Southwestern College, Art Therapy
**Ronalda Rude-Olivera, Alaska Pacific University, Organizational Management
**Deanna Sackett, California State University Sacramento, Computer Science
**Ronald Savok, Sheldon Jackson College, Business Administration
**Jesse Snyder, Eastern Oregon University, Physical Education
**Michael Steffensen, North Dakota State University, Nursing/Carpentry
**Tosha Swan, University of Alaska Anchorage, Journalism
**Jeremy Swearingen, South Puget Sound Community College, General
**Robin Thomas, Northern Arizona University, History
**Steve Thomas, Northern Arizona University, English
**Ashly Townsend, University of Alaska Anchorage, Dental Hygiene
**Maria Trascritti, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian Counseling
**Carolyn Tuck, University of Calgary, Education
**Jason Waisanen, University of North Dakota, Air Traffic Control
**Crystal Wall, Umpqua Community College, General
**Susan Wells, University of Alaska Southeast, Education
**Felicia White, University of Alabama, Radiology
**Joseph Wicker, University of Alaska Anchorage, Fire Science
**Norma Wilson, West Virginia University, Wildlife Fisheries Resource Management

Kick Start Scholarship Awards
(Up to $1,000)
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment Conditional Awards
**Elias Guerra, Devry University, Computer Engineering
**Linnea Mario, University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared

General Fellowship Grants
(Up to $500 per calendar year)
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Janelle Verduce, Career Transitions, Career Seminar

Career Upgrade Grants
(Up to $3,000 per calendar year)
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Ivan Encelewski, Kenai Peninsula College, Associate of Arts
Krista Hepworth, University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared
Garon Johnson, Ohio University, Mathematics
Sigvold Juliussen, University of Alaska Anchorage, Human Services
Linda Kakaruk, University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology
Charlene Koutchak, University of Alaska Anchorage, Nutritional Science
Justina Meyer, University of Alaska Anchorage, Small Business Administration
Eleanor Oakley, Southern New Hampshire University, Licensed Professional Clinician
Jennifer Peterson, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Psychology
Mary Pushruk, University of Alaska Anchorage, General
Ronald Riley, University of Alaska Anchorage, Welding Technology
Misty Ritzel, Brevard Community College, Radiology
Sheila Scholl, North Hennepin Community College, General
Annette Segura, University of Alaska Fairbanks Center For Distance Education, Rural Human Services
Michelle Steik, Kenai Peninsula College, Paramedic

Conditional Awards
**Aubrey Navarro, University of The Arts, Painting
**Sabrina Traylor, Bellevue Community College, Pre-Dentistry

Vocational Training Grants
(Up to $3,000 per calendar year)
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment
Adella Boling, Career Academy, Medical Assistant Specialist
Ira Knapp, College of Legal Arts, Corrections Officer
Auka Nayokpuk, Career Academy, Business Office Specialist
Linda Templeton, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Business Office Technology
Anastasia Thiele-Scheele, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Culinary Arts
Jane Vollant, CRI Career Training, Court Reporting
Rachelle Watts, Utah/Arizona School of Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy

Conditional Awards
**Tatianna Anahonak, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Welding Technology
**Dana Bienkowski, Arapahoe Community College, Medical Transcription
**Stephanie Hicks, Tennessee Technology Center, Nursing & Health Science
**Heather Jenkins, Clark College, Prepress And Publish
**Chrystal Moon, Career Academy, Phlebotomy

Ninilchik Native Association Scholarship
($1,000, Semester)
Daniel Davis, Perry Technical Institute, Electrical Technology
Luke Tegeler, Biola University, Biochemistry
Peter Tegeler, Central Washington University, Music Education

The CIRI Foundation Match with
Salamatof Native Association Scholarship
($4,000, Annual)
Travis Little, Kenai Peninsula College, Welding

Conditional Award
**Joshua Huhndorf, Northern Arizona University, Pre-Med

Tyonek Native Corporation Scholarship and Grants
General Semester Scholarships (Up to $1000, Semester)
Victoria James, Pacific Lutheran University, Biology/Pre-Health
Juliana Stephan, Portland State University, Community Health

Conditional Awards
**Stephanie Holley, Brooks Institute of Photography, Photography
**Paree James, University of Hawaii, Marine Science

Vocational Training and Career Upgrade Grants
(Up to $1500 per calendar year)
**Chrystal Moon, Career Academy, Phlebotomy

For more information on The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant Programs, visit www.ciri.com/tcf or call 263-5582 in Anchorage or toll free at (800) 764-3382.

** Indicates conditional awards, pending completion of required application materials.