The following is a full list of The CIRI Foundation’s scholarship and grant deadlines for 2005. The CIRI Foundation must receive all applications with accompanying materials before the deadline to receive priority consideration.

March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 1
Education Grants:
The CIRI Foundation Vocational Training Grants, Career Upgrade Grants, General Fellowships, Cultural Fellowships and Internships; Vocational Grant programs of Kenai Natives Association and Tyonek Native Corp.

March 31
Howard Rock Foundation Scholarship Program (subject to available funding):
Created by Alaska Village Initiatives, Inc. in 1986, these annual scholarships are available to Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students who are original enrollees of an ANCSA regional and/or village corporation, or their lineal descendants or a member of a tribal or other organization. The organizations that applicants are affiliated with must be current members of Alaska Village Initiatives.

June 1
Annual Scholarships:
The CIRI Foundation Special Excellence, Excellence and Achievement Scholarships, Cap Lathrop Scholarship and George Miller Management Fellowship; and Salamatof Native Association Scholarships/Grants.

Semester Scholarships:
The CIRI Foundation General Semester Scholarships, Kenai Natives Association Scholarships, Ninilchik Native Association Scholarships/Grants and Tyonek Native Corp. Scholarships.

December 1
Annual Scholarships:
George Miller Management Fellowship.

Semester Scholarships:
The CIRI Foundation General Semester Scholarships; Kenai Natives Association Scholarships; Ninilchik Native Association Scholarships/Grants (request the application form and guidelines from The CIRI Foundation); and Tyonek Native Corp. Scholarships.

For more information, contact The CIRI Foundation, 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206, Anchorage, AK 99503, or call
(907) 263-5582. More information can also be found on The CIRI Foundation web site at www.ciricom/tcf.