The Foundation Jump Start Award
In 1971, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act granted the original shares of the company to the foundation shareholders of , or the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Since then, as some of the original shareholders have passed on, their shares have been given to their children and/o…
12.31.26
121 days left
award worth $10,000
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4
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Jun 10, 2026
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121 days left
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Hard
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Students Minimum GPA 2.0 Miscellaneous Applicants must be a direct lineal descendant of a original enrollee. Grade Level: High School Students Expected Open Date December 2025 Expected Deadline: This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. December 2026 Save for Later
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Upcoming
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High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Students Minimum GPA 2.0 Miscellaneous Applicants must be a direct lineal descendant of a original enrollee.
- Grade Level: High School Students Expected Open Date December 2025 Expected Deadline: This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline.….
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other descendants, creating a new generation of shareholders who continue ’s legacy by “contribut[ing] to ’s governance and strategic direction.” If you’re a lineal descendant of an original shareholder of and you’re pursuing an undergraduate degree, consider applying for Jump Start Award! Awarding up to $2,000 per year, Jump Start Award provides financial assistance to descendants of the original Alaska Native shareholders of Cook Inlet Region, In…
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