Special Excellence Scholarship
($18,000, Annual)

Carl Marrs Scholarship Fund

Sarah Campbell,
University of Michigan, Applied Economics

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Jessie Marrs Remington,
University of Washington, Medicine

Excellence Scholarship
($9,000, Annual)

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Jessica Bissett,
University of Nevada, Music Education

Natasha Cloutier,
Abilene Christian University, Nursing

Chaunna Deitz,
Jamestown College, Biology Education

Zoya Greene,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Pre-Nursing

Melissa Vallee,
University of Washington, Medicine

Achievement Scholarship
($7,000, Annual)

Keck/Westmin Endowment Scholarship Fund

Michael Huhndorf,
Alaska Pacific University, Education

Lawrence Matson Memorial
Endowment Scholarship Fund

Matthew Koenigs,
University of Washington, Law

Roy Huhndorf Endowment Scholarship Fund

Dannielle Barrett,
Bastyr University, Acupuncture

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Brian Dean,
Washington State University, Pharmacy

Shiela Isaak,
Western Baptist College, Business

Miriah Killam,
Humboldt State University, Environmental Science

Charlene Koutchak,
Bastyr University, Nutritional Science

Katherine Markey,
University of Tampa, Marine Sciences

Jessica Murphy,
Baylor University, Marketing and Finance

Nicole Potebnya,
Seattle University School of Law, Law

First Alaskans Institute Fund

David Baxter,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Aviation Administration

Joyce Boland,
Chabot College, Nursing & Health Science

Robert Gales,
Trinity Lutheran College, Counseling/Guidance

David Karabelnikoff,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anthropology

Ronalda Rude-Olivera,
Alaska Pacific University, Organizational Management

Kimberley Shassetz,
Smith College, East Asian Language and Literature

Jesse Snyder,
Mt. Hood Community College, Business

William Steffener,
University of Montana School of Law, Law

Johanna Townsend,
Colorado State University, Biology

Susan Williams,
California State University, Physical Therapy

Susie Qimmiksak Bevins Endowment
Scholarship Fund

Lucas Rowley,
Southwestern College, Art

Keck/Westmin Endowment Scholarship Fund
Katrina Jacuk,
Tulsa University School of Law, Law

Jennifer Oaksmith,
Cornell University, Chemistry

Kirby McDonald Endowment Scholarship Fund

Shari Isaak,
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Culinary Arts

Peter Kalifornsky Endowment Scholarship Fund

Sara Fornia,
Yale University, Playwriting

Roy Huhndorf Endowment Scholarship Fund

Eleanor Oakley,
Southern New Hampshire University,
Community Mental Health

Shawn Phillips,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Kelly Allen,
University of Washington, Communication

Jessica Anderson,
Central Washington University, Marketing Management

Krista Anderson,
Willamette University College of Law, Law

Megan Anderson,
University of Washington, Business Administration

Justin Austin,
University of Texas Medical Branch,
Nursing & Health Science

Cynthia Beatty,
Kenai Peninsula College, Business Administration

Mildred Beckman,
Athens State University, Elementary Education

Candace Beery,
University of Denver, Business Administration

Jason Benson-Carlough,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Management

Terri Berg,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology

David Berry,
San Francisco State University, Psychology

Hallie Bissett,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Marketing

Rachel Bissett,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology

Mindona Blackweasel,
Salish Kootenai Tribal College, Nursing & Health Science

Andrea Brayko,
Santa Clara University, Psychology

Andrea Brown,
Western Baptist College, Intercultural Communication

Charles Brown,
Brigham Young University, Computer Science

Nicholas Brown,
Point Loma Nazarene University, Music Education

Corinne Bruce,
University of California, Davis, English

Tina Bruce-Arriaga,
University of Nevada, Biology

Ryan Bullis,
North Carolina State University, Biology/Pre-Med

Kyle Burch,
University of Portland, Drama

Angela Burrus,
Oregon State University, Biology

Claire Campbell,
Michigan State University, Kinesiology

Kristi Carlough,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Elementary Education

Robyn Carmen,
Lyndon State College, English

Maria Caruso,
Charter College, Computer Engineering

Alissa Casey,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration

Elizabeth Chapman,
Florida Southern College, Elementary Education

Richard Chapman,
Charter College, Computer Science

Tamara Childs,
Capella University, Psychology

Stephanie Cooper,
University of Washington, Visual Communication Design

Malika Coppedge,
Baltimore City Community College,
Nursing & Health Science

Sidney Cox,
Colorado School of Mines, Computer Science

Peter Dubois,
University of Washington, Mathematics

Tamara Durand,
University of Alaska Anchorage, English

Jenessa Encelewski,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing

John Esralian,
Pensacola Christian College, Computer Science

Rosanna Estes,
Oregon Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering

Clifford Fast Horse,
Arizona State University, Psychology

Daniel Faucett,
Kirkwood Community College, Liberal Arts

Erin Fehr,
Central Baptist College, Piano

Haley Franzen,
University of Nevada, Business

Wendy Gales,
Hawaii Pacific University, Mathematics

Pamela Garvey,
Huntington College, Educational Ministries

Gene Gjertson, Jr.,
University of Alaska Anchorage,
Computer Network Technology

Kimberly Grabler,
Metropolitan State College of Denver, History

Kathleen Graves,
Smith College School For Social Work, Social Work

Kristen Greiner,
Walla Walla Community College, Nursing & Health Science

Stephanie Greiner,
Walla Walla College, Elementary Education

Lindsay Grogan,
Dickinson State University, Elementary Education

Esther Grosdidier,
Haskell Indian Nations University, Psychology

Kevin Grow,
Seattle Pacific University, Biochemistry

Callie Hansen,
Highline Community College, Communication

Dean Hansen,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Auto/Diesel Technology

Hans Hansen,
Western State College, Biology

Travis Harrington,
Oak Hills Christian College, Applied Psychology

David Harrison,
Evergreen State College, Social & Human Services

Clifton Hart,
Central Christian College of The Bible, Biblical Studies

Sara Hart,
Memphis College of Art, Fine Arts

Marina Haynes,
Western Washington University, Biology

Adam Hetzler,
University of Tennessee, Nuclear Engineering

Deborah Hines,
Valencia Community College, Foreign Language

Stephanie Holley,
Brooks Institute of Photography, Photography

Matthew Huddleston,
University of Washington, Business

Ashley Huhndorf,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology

Natasha Huhndorf,
University of Wyoming, Music

Carin Ioannou,
Pfeiffer University, Business Administration

Justin James,
Washington State University, Engineering

Linda Japp,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Human Services

Lisa Johansen,
University of San Diego, Computer Science

Ariana Johnson,
University of Nevada, Nursing & Health Science

Mark Johnson,
Louisiana State University, Engineering

Amanda Kashevarof,
University of Arizona, Library Science

Coral Knapp,
Pacific University, Optometry

Karen Korn,
Sonoma State University, Education

Jeffrey Kratzer,
Western Michigan University, Aviation

Tia Kratzer,
Asbury College, Communication

William Kvasnikoff,
Eastern Washington University, Computer Science

Zachary Kvasnikoff,
University of Washington, Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Shelly Larson,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science

Daniel Lee,
California State University, Anthropology

Zachary Leiser,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Art

Travis Little,
Kenai Peninsula College, Welding Technology

Katrina Liwanag,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Marketing

Wenonah Lord,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration

Michelle Lyle,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Elementary Education

Bradley Macleod,
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Electrical Engineering

Joyce Mahle,
ITT Technical College, Process Technology

Daniel Mainord,
California Baptist University, Psychology/Sociology

Jacinda Mainord,
George Fox University, Biology

Alicia Malchoff,
Haskell Indian Nations University, Liberal Arts

Joshua Martin,
Sheldon Jackson College, Education

Alicia Matson,
Linn-Benton Community College, Elementary Education

John Matson,
Washington State University, Education

Jonnie Matson,
Western Washington University, Human Services

Sarah Matthews,
Westminster College, Business

Samuel McAlpine,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Civil Engineering

Anne McIntyre,
Ohio University Southern, Human Services

Crystal McMillan,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Elementary Education

Justice McPherson,
Portland State University, Community Development

Jessica Mehring,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Biological Sciences

Brandon Mita,
University of Illinois, Engineering

Jeffrey Mitchell,
Southern Union State Community College,
Machine Shop Technology

Zack Munstermann,
University of Idaho Moscow, Geological Engineering

Nicole Murray,
New Hampshire Community Technical College Manchester,
Liberal Studies

Teresa Murray,
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Nursing

Amelia Navarro,
University of Pittsburgh, Philosophy

Annie Nayokpuk,
University of South Dakota, Mathematics

Shannon Noll,
Stetson University, Accounting

Nathan Ollestad,
Clemson University, Business Administration

Natalie Osip,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Fine Arts

Helena Pagano,
University of Colorado, Environmental Science

Peter Paneok,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Political Science

Ashley Peck,
University of Nevada Reno, Art

Brittany Peck,
University of Nevada Reno, Nutritional Science

Katrina Peck,
Southern Oregon University, Business

Donita Peter,
Kenai Peninsula College, Business

Kendal Peterson,
Boston University, General

Dorothy Pratt,
Linn-Benton Community College, Nursing

Jennifer Presl,
University of Wisconsin, Undeclared

Dylan Prosser,
University of Denver, Accountancy

Aase Runstrom,
Brooks College, Graphic Arts

Deanna Sackett,
California State University, Computer Science

Daniel Schramm,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared

Sasha Sharp,
University of Portland, Accounting

David Shassetz,
Pima Community College, Aviation Maintenance Tech

Greggory Shaw,
University of Southern Mississippi, Business Administration

Eva Sinyon,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration

Danielle Smith,
Western Baptist College, History

Erica Smith,
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Criminal Justice

Erin Smith,
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Criminal Justice

John Smith,
Northwestern College, Psychology

Rebekah Smith,
UAA Kachemak Bay Campus, Nursing & Health Science

Jalee Snyder,
Mt. Hood Community College, General

Jennifer Snyder,
Portland State University, Business

Trevor Southard,
Montana State University Northern, Diesel Technology

Catherine Spearnak,
San Diego State University, Teaching Credential

Christina Starkey,
University of Minnesota, Music

Elaine Stefanowicz,
Chapman University, Human Resources

Justin Steffener,
Evergreen State University, Psychology

Juliana Stephan,
Portland State University, Community Health

Benjamin Stevens,
Brigham Young University, Business

Lacey Stevenson,
Eastern Washington University, Theatre

Ana Stewart,
Southwestern University, Chemistry

Myriah Suydam,
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Biology

Tosha Swan,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business Administration

Katerina Tegeler,
California State University, Physical Education

Peter Tegeler,
Central Washington University, Music Education

Raina Thiele,
Yale University, Political Science

Shannon Thompson,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Music Education

Anna Thorpe,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared

Sara Thorpe,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Undeclared

Cale Tolbert,
Northern Arizona University, Electrical Engineering

Kristin Tolbert,
Oklahoma State University, Journalism

Peter Tollackson,
Eastern Washington University, MIS

Maria Trascritti,
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian Counseling

Carolyn Tuck,
Trinity Western University, Mathematics

Alex Wade,
Inver Hills Community College, Criminal Justice

Lisa Wade,
Metropolitan State University, Psychology

Amber Waisanen,
North Seattle Community College, Business Administration

Cody Waisanen,
University of North Dakota, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology

Jason Waisanen,
University of North Dakota, Air Traffic Control

Storme Webber,
New School University, Media & Theatre Arts

Brandon Whittle,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Computer Science

Ronald Wickstrom,
University of Minnesota, Sociology

Marie Williams,
Portland Community College, Veterinary Medicine

Megan Williams,
California State University, Health Sciences

Tia Williams,
Oregon State University, Exercise & Sport Science

Nona Woodard,
University of Southern Mississippi, Pre-Major

William Woodard,
Jones County Junior College, Graphic Arts

Dustin Woodhead,
Gonzaga University, Business Administration

Brandy Wright,
New Mexico Highlands University, Social Work

Ninilchik Native
Association Scholarship
($1,000, Semester)

Janessa Encelewski,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science
Peter Tegeler,
Central Washington University, Music Education
Dustin Woodhead,
Gonzaga University, Business Administration

The CIRI Foundation Match With
Kenai Natives Association Scholarship
($2,000, Semester)

Erika Jaynes,
Arizona State University, Fine Arts

The CIRI Foundation Match With
Salamatof Native Association Scholarship
($4,000, Annual)

Richard Hilleary,
University of Idaho, Chemistry

Thomas Taylor,
Iowa State University, Veterinary Medicine

Tyonek Native Corporation Scholarship and Grant Fund
(Up to $1,000 per semester)

Stephanie Holley,
Brooks Institute of Photography, Photography

Donita Peter,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business

Juliana Stephan,
Portland State University, Community Health

Victoria James,
Tacoma Community College, Pre-Med

Career Upgrade Grants
(Up to $3,000 per calendar year)

First Alaskans Institute Fund

Loretta Riley,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Photography

The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Adella Boling,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Nursing & Health Science

Andrea Corcoran,
Wilson Technical Community College, Nutrition/Dietetics

Ivan Encelewski,
Kenai Peninsula College, General

Nerissa Katzeek,
Portland Community College, Undeclared

Pamela King,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Educational Leadership

Paula Labarbera,
Kaplan College, Applied Management

Melinda Moore,
University of Alaska, Public Administration

Jennifer Peterson,
University of Nevada, Psychology

Bertha Phillips,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Art

Mary Pushruk,
University of Alaska Anchorage, General

James Shetter,
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Education

Jane Standifer-Trenton,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Civil Engineering

Julie Wahl,
University of Alaska Anchorage,
Computer Info. & Office Systems

Autumn Williams,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Medical Assistant

April Withers,
University of Alaska Anchorage, Business

Vocational Training Grants
(Up to $2,000 per calendar year)

First Alaskans Institute Fund

Doreena O’Neill,
Anthony Schools Career Education, Real Estate

Appraisal
The CIRI Foundation General Endowment

Kristy Almon,
ABC Bartending Schools, Bartending

Ruby Becker,
Alaska Learning Institute School of Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy

Daniel Davis,
Perry Technical Institute, Electrical Technology

Stephen Dilley,
MILA Inc., Microsoft Office

June Jaidinger,
AVTEC, Business Office Technology

Kymberly McSmith,
Career Academy, Medical Assistant

Keith Seville,
AVTEC, Culinary Arts

Andrew Thayne,
Stratford Career Institute, Counseling/Guidance

Joseph Wicker,
Pacific Rim Institute of Safety and Management, Emergency Services

For more information on The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant Programs, please contact:

The CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: (907) 263-5582
Toll Free: (800) 764-3382
Fax: (907) 263-5588
Email: tcf@ciri.com
Website: www.ciri.com/tcf/

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