The Being Straits Foundation, Sitnasuak Foundation, Kawerak, Inc., Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation and Norton Sound Health Corporation have partnered together to ease the process of applying for scholarships for the people of our region. The application is called "SPANS" which stands for "Seward Peninsula Application Network Scholarship." This application is for individuals going into accredited college or vocational education programs and meet the eligibility requirements of the organizations they apply to.

SPANS Scholarship Applications

• New SPANS Application students who have not received a scholarship from BSF.
• Martin Olson Memorial Scholarship is also included in the SPANS and is in the amount of $500. It is awarded to one student annually who is enrolled to a Vocational Training Program.

• Continuing SPANS Application students who have received scholarship from BSF.

Note: The Bering Straits Foundation currently administers the Sitnasuak Foundation. For more information on the Sitnasuak Foundations scholarship please refer to page 14 of the New SPANS Application.

Other Scholarships and Financial Aid

Nome Eskimo Community Scholarship
This scholarship is available to tribal members of Nome Eskimo Community.

• http://www.necalaska.org/

ANCSA Education Consortium
List of the 13 Alaska Native regional corporation's nonprofit foundations, trusts, or funds.  Each organization has a mission that focuses resources on education and heritage preservation and perpetuation.

• ANCSA Education Consortium

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Determine eligibility for federal student financial aid (including Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and work-study programs). In addition, most states and schools use information from the FAFSA to award non-federal aid.

• www.fafsa.ed.gov

The CIRI Foundation Education Resource Handbook
For additional statewide and national scholarships, grants, internships, career information and financial aid tips.

• http://www.thecirifoundation.org/pub_ed_handbook.htm

Alaska Advantage
For the lowest possible cost for financial aid loan programs, grant programs for Alaska students Loan cost reduction for Alaska's residents and a full menu of other borrower benefits and outreach programs to help Alaskans access higher education.

• www.akadvantage.alaska.gov/page/276

For more information on other state and national scholarships/internships and other educational opportunities that you may qualify for, please refer to CIRI's Education Resource Handbook. It is an excellent resource.