The mission of The CIRI Foundation is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region and their lineal descendants.

Individual Education Grants: Next Deadline September 30, 2001
The CIRI Foundation vocational training grants, career upgrade grants, general fellowships, cultural fellowships, internships, and vocational grant programs of Kenai Natives Association and Tyonek Native Corporation.

Education and Heritage Project Grants: Next Deadline September 1, 2001
Education project grants may be given to non-profit organizations or individuals for projects that further the quality of education and life for Alaska Natives, particularly of the Cook Inlet region. Heritage project grants may be made to non-profit organizations or individuals for projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region and further the heritage goal of the Foundation.

The staff at The CIRI Foundation would be pleased to assist you with any questions regarding eligibility and the application process. Applications are available on the Internet, please visit the The CIRI Foundation web site at www.ciri.com/tcf/ or e-mail staff at tcf@ciri.com.

Helpful Tips When Filling out Your Applications

  • Please read The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant application form and guidelines completely, before you fill out the application form.
  • Pay attention to the scholarship and grant deadlines. Make sure that you mail, fax, or hand deliver your application so The CIRI Foundation receives your application before the deadline. Late applications are considered by The CIRI Foundation Education Awards Committee only if there is sufficient funding available after all on-time applications have been considered.
  • Completely fill out your application form; missing information will delay processing of your application.
  • The CIRI Foundation requires official transcripts. Official transcripts are signed or certified by the school registrar. Unofficial copies and internet printouts that state unofficial are not acceptable.
  • Reference letters must include a date, signature, and contact information for the reference person. Reference letters are valid for two years.
The CIRI Foundation staff is available to assist with any questions about the application process. If you have other questions, such as how to request transcripts from your school, who to ask for a reference letter, or where to locate additional funding, The CIRI Foundation is available to help.

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