KEF GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The KEF General Scholarships are designed to provide all eligible applicants scholarships to attend accredited institutions. The amounts are awarded annually, then divided by term (for example traditional semesters are paid out in half, four quarter sessions paid out in fourths, etc.) Students must maintain and provide documentation of current eligibility at the end of each term.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All post-secondary education scholarships offered by KEF require the following:
- TKC Shareholder
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Good academic standing (cumulative and term GPA 2.5 or higher)
- 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
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
DATE
WINTERMESTER
DEC 31
SPRING 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 General Scholarship program 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.