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The CIRI Foundation’s Eligibility Guidelines

Since it was established in 1982, The CIRI Foundation has awarded more than 5,000 scholarships totaling more than $5 million in financial aid to CIRI original enrollees and their descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements, but applicants must meet the general criteria set by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

The CIRI Foundation awards scholarships to Alaska Natives who are original CIRI enrollees and their lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA). The foundation also awards education grants for vocational training, career upgrades and internships. Below is a list of Alaska Native enrollment eligibility requirements as related to scholarship and/or grants:

  • CIRI original enrollee or lineal descendant for The CIRI Foundation scholarships and grants
  • Kenai Natives Association for KNA scholarships and grants
  • Ninilchik Native Association for NNAI scholarships and grants
  • Salamatof Native Association and spouses for SNAI scholarships and grants
  • Tyonek Native Corporation and Native Village of Tyonek for TNC scholarships and grants
  • Any ANCSA regional or village corporation for The CIRI Foundation Cap Lathrop Scholarship, preference given to Native original CIRI enrollees and descendants

For more information about scholarship and grant opportunities and their deadlines, visit The CIRI Foundation web site at www.ciri.com/tcf.

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