Southeast Conference Scholarships

Southeast Conference believes an educated workforce and opportunities for lifelong learning are critical to the region's future. Further, we recognize the important role of the University of Alaska Southeast both as an economic engine for the region and as a key player in workforce development.

In 1992, Southeast Conference, in partnership with the University of Alaska Southeast, established a scholarship program to support residents of the region pursue educational and career goals consistent with our organization's objectives. Scholarship funds have been raised through an auction that is generously supported by individuals and businesses throughout Southeast and conducted each year at the Southeast Conference annual meeting. The 2003 Auction broke all records, bringing in more than $22,000 for scholarships. Coming in a close second with a total of $19,436 raised was the Petersburg Auction.

This Cedar Hat was donated to the 2002 auction by the City of Hydaburg.

The first scholarships were awarded in 1994 and, including those made through the fall 2010 semester; Southeast Conference has awarded over $153,000 in scholarships to more than 173 students attending the University of Alaska Southeast. Recipients have come from the region's largest and smallest communities and include new high school graduates and others retooling for mid-life career changes.

In a move to secure more stable funding for the program, Southeast Conference has established a scholarship endowment fund at the University of Alaska Southeast. We salute our first major corporate sponsor, Alaska Airlines, for its generous $25,000 initial donation to the fund.

Who May Apply

Southeast Conference Scholarships are available to students officially admitted to a degree or certificate program at the University of Alaska Southeast. This includes the Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka campuses and those taking courses by distance delivery. Applicants must be residents of Alaska, and must demonstrate their intent to reside in and contribute to the betterment of southeast Alaska.

How To Apply

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Southeast Conference Scholarship applications are available above, from the University of Alaska Southeast Financial Aid Office in the Novatney Building, Room 201, or by calling (907) 465-6255. The documents include the standard UAS financial aid application forms with a supplemental questionnaire specific to the Southeast Conference Scholarship.

Supplemental Application

The Selection Process

Applications for Southeast Conference Scholarships are reviewed by a five-member committee comprised of members of Southeast Conference and a representative of the University of Alaska Southeast. Successful applicants will meet all requirements for financial aid as specified in the current UAS course schedule. Factors that may influence the award of Southeast Conference Scholarships include academic achievement, financial need and the type of degree or certificate program in which you are enrolled. Most favorable consideration is given to those enrolled in programs that support or are consistent with the goals of Southeast Conference. Consideration is additionally given to the applicant's understanding of the region's economic base and to their potential for contributing to the betterment of southeast Alaska.

Direct requests for Southeast Conference Scholarship Applications to:

For a brochure use the links below or to inquire about the potential benefits of contributing to the Southeast Conference Scholarship Endowment Fund, please contact:

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Scholarship Brochure

Scholarship Flyer