KEF COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
KEF competitive scholarships are awarded based on unique criteria and awarded based on merit and demonstrated financial need, as funds are available. These scholarships are awarded annually and typically paid out in equal amounts throughout the academic year. Students must maintain eligibility throughout the year. Students may reapply for subsequent years, however funding is not guaranteed.
OUR COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Mary Morgan Wolf Scholarship
For Shareholders going into a
health-related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A student from the Middle Kuskokwim region
- Health-related field of study
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
Leo Morgan
Memorial Scholarship
For Shareholders with superior academic standing & demonstrated financial need
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum GPA 3.5 or Higher
- Demonstrated Financial Need
Nixie Mellick
Memorial Scholarship
For Shareholders studying
business-related fields.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Business-related field of study
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
Palmetto Scholarship
for Shareholders who are entering an aerospace-related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Aerospace major or a closely related field of study
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
Glen Fredericks
Memorial Scholarship
For Shareholders studying
business-related fields.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Business-related field of study
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All post-secondary education scholarships offered by KEF require the following:
- TKC Shareholder
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited post-secondary or vocational training program
- Completed scholarship application and supporting documents submitted by the application deadline
- Good academic standing (cumulative and term GPA 2.5 or higher)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The following supporting documents are required for new and returning students:
NEW STUDENTS
- Completed and signed scholarship application
- Most recent transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
(cannot be from immediate family members) - Acceptance letter from the institution you’re attending
- Upcoming class schedule
- Digital photo of self
RETURNING STUDENT
- Completed and signed scholarship application
- Most recent transcripts
- Upcoming class schedule
- Updated digital photo of self (optional)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES
JULY 31
FALL SEMESTER
DEC 31
SPRING SEMESTER
april 30
SUMMER SEMESTER
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Part time students (6-11 credits per term) are eligible for funding, but may only receive half the amount determined for full time students. KEF does not fund scholarships for graduate students, students at non-accredited institutions, or students enrolled in less than six credits.
Additionally, students will not be eligible for KEF scholarships if they receive Donlin Gold Kuskokwim Education Foundation scholarship funds.