Who is eligible for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Education Scholarship?

Residency: Applicants must be Alaska residents. Housing Status: Must be a recipient of AHFC Public Housing rental assistance, either through an AHFC housing voucher program or as a resident of an AHFC-owned unit. Education Level: Adults may apply if they wish to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school. High school seniors may apply if they plan to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school in the semester after graduation. Adults may apply if they wish to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school. High school seniors may apply if they plan to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school in the semester after graduation. Eligible Schools: Must be located within the State of Alaska and recognized by one of the following: Alaska Post-Secondary Education Commission Alaska Department of Health Alaska Department of Family and Community Services Alaska Department of Labor (Eligible Training Providers List) Alaska Post-Secondary Education Commission Alaska Department of Health Alaska Department of Family and Community Services Alaska Department of Labor (Eligible Training Providers List)

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Education Scholarship

Name: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Education Scholarship

Award Amount: $2,500

Information and Eligibility:
The AHFC Education Scholarship encourages Alaska families to advance their education and career goals. Awardees can receive up to $2,500 in federal assistance to pursue a range of educational opportunities—from short-term vocational programs and technical training to long-term degree programs at Alaska colleges and universities. The scholarship helps cover tuition, books, and fees directly related to the student’s education, promoting career growth and self-sufficiency for Alaskans receiving housing assistance through AHFC.

Eligibility criteria include:

Residency: Applicants must be Alaska residents.
Housing Status: Must be a recipient of AHFC Public Housing rental assistance, either through an AHFC housing voucher program or as a resident of an AHFC-owned unit.
Education Level:
- Adults may apply if they wish to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school.
- High school seniors may apply if they plan to attend a vocational, trade, or academic school in the semester after graduation.
Eligible Schools: Must be located within the State of Alaska and recognized by one of the following:
- Alaska Post-Secondary Education Commission
- Alaska Department of Health
- Alaska Department of Family and Community Services
- Alaska Department of Labor (Eligible Training Providers List)

Application Requirements:

Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, property managers, caseworkers, or friends explaining why they support your application.
Written essay describing educational, vocational, or economic goals, and involvement in community or self-sufficiency activities.
Academic record:
- High school seniors must provide a recent report card.
- Current college or trade school students must provide their most recent transcript.

Selection Criteria:

Timely submission of all materials.
Completeness and accuracy of the application.
Quality of letters of recommendation.
Strength of written essay and demonstration of career goals and community involvement.

Deadline:

Application Due: May 31
Award Announcement: Not specified

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