Scholarships
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. In 2010 we established a partnership with Coeur Alaska, Kensington, and Hecla Greens Creek mines to scholarship mining specific courses and occupational endorsements through the University of Alaska Southeast. In 2012 we established a scholarship fund to assist students with programs that are outside the University of Alaska Southeast system. Southeast Conference recognizes that students have many different educational and career goals, requiring moving down higher education paths that may vary from the traditional university degree.
In 2024, Southeast Conference expanded the distribution of funds to not only include students choosing to attend one of the excellent programs offered at the University of Alaska, but also to those pursuing higher education at an Alaska trade school like AVTEC or other vocational training and trade school programs.
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. A portion of the money raised goes into the University of Alaska Southeast fund and the rest goes into the Southeast Conference Scholarship Program. 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.
Scholarships Donations
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In the News
Southeast Conference raises over $60k in support of UAS scholarships
Southeast Conference’s annual scholarship auction on September 19 was a huge success, generating more donations for scholarships than ever before in the history of the event.
Southeast Conference’s annual scholarship auction on September 19 was a huge success, generating more donations for scholarships than ever before in the history of the event. Held during their September 19-21 annual meeting in Sitka, the auction raised a record-breaking $60,200 to a scholarship endowment for University of Alaska Foundation which supports Southeast (UAS) students in the coming academic year. Since 2000, Southeast Conference has given nearly $470k 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, or other secondary vo-tech/trade schools. This includes all Alaska 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. To apply for the Southeast conference scholarship, either find the link on our website at http://www.seconference.org/scholarship or apply directly to the University of Alaska at: https://uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.html
How To Apply
Scholarships are free sources of financial aid that do not have to paid back. Apply for UAS scholarships with a single application. Visit UAS Financial Aid for more information.
The Selection Process
Applications for Southeast Conference Scholarships are reviewed by a committee comprised of members of Southeast Conference. 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.
To inquire about the potential benefits of contributing to the Southeast Conference Scholarship Endowment Fund, please contact:
Southeast Conference 9360 Glacier Hwy, Suite 201 Juneau, AK 99801 Or call Southeast Conference at (907) 586-4360