BERING STRAITS FOUNDATION

 Accepted into an accredited college, university or vocational school with a letter of acceptance included with this application.

 High school graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent, if first time freshman, or earned a GED.

 If attending an institute for Vocational Education, high school seniors must have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

 Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 during the first semester and 2.5 for succeeding semesters for continuing students, if enrolled at a college or university.

 Carry a minimum credit load of 12 hours per semester or 10 hours per quarter.

 Show financial need after other sources of funding have been considered.

 Include current transcripts from each college previously attended (or high school if first time freshman).
 Include two letters of recommendations from teachers, employers, or others with knowledge of your abilities or potential to succeed. (No recommendations from family members.)
Include a personal statement outlining your educational and professional goals, why you wish to attend school, and your plans after receiving your degree. List any extra-curricular activities, interests,hobbies, and community involvement.
 Include copy of birth certificate.

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SUBMISSION
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Bering Straits Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1008
Nome, Alaska 99762-1008
Telephone: (907) 443-5252; Fax: (907) 443-2985
Toll Free: 1-800-478-5079
DEADLINE

Scholarship applications must be submitted each year by the following deadlines:
FALL SEMESTER June 30

SPRING SEMESTER December 30

REMINDERS

Bering Straits Foundation (BSF) Scholarship application is reviewed and selected by a Scholarship Committee before the beginning of each semester. If awarded, checks are mailed directly to the recipient's college, university or vocational program's Financial Aid Office. BSF then informs the recipient in writing of selection results every semester.

Entire application packet must be submitted each semester for (1) new applicants, (2) students changing schools or (3) those taking leave from school for a semester or more. Continuing Students (those awarded a Foundation scholarship for the prior semester) must complete a mini-application to BSF by the deadlines.
Grades must be received at the BSF office as soon as they are available following each semester. It is your responsibility to ensure this is done. Future funding is contingent on receiving final grades.
If your GPA falls below 2.5, or your credits earned are less than 12 credits per semester or 10 quarter hours, you will be placed on probationary status. You will have one more semester to successfully complete the minimum number of credits and/or meet the minimum GPA requirement. If these conditions are not met following this one additional semester, your funding will be discontinued until all requirements are met. A Initial Application will need to be completed for reconsideration.