Planning to attend college next spring? Applications for Doyon Foundation basic scholarships for the spring 2016 semester are due this coming Monday, November 16! Learn more about the application process or apply online here.
A reminder that basic, short-term vocational and advanced college credit scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis – so get your applications in early!
Here are some frequently asked questions about Foundation scholarships:
Who is eligible for a Foundation scholarship?
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled to Doyon, Limited or be the child of an original enrollee
- Be accepted to an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school
- Maintain a minimum GPA
- Be enrolled in a minimum number of credits
Get details on eligibility on the Foundation website.
What scholarships are available?
Doyon Foundation offers four types of scholarships, including:
- Competitive (range from $5,000 to $9,000 and are awarded once per year)
- Basic scholarships (range from $800 for part-time students to $1,200 for full-time students and are awarded three times per year)
- Short-term vocational (covers the course cost, up to $1,000, and are awarded year-round)
- Advanced college credit scholarships (covers the course cost, up to $400, and are awarded year-round)
Please note that the November 16 deadline is for basic scholarships for the spring 2016 semester.
How do I apply?
Scholarship applications must be completed and submitted online. Students will need to create an account, if they do not already have one. Accounts should be created at least seven days in advance of the scholarship application deadline. Learn more about the application process on the Foundation website.
Have more questions or need help applying for a scholarship? Visit the Doyon Foundation website, or contact 907-459-2048 or [email protected].