by Doyon Foundation | May 18, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“I want to inspire students to excel at education” Raised in Seward, Buddy North attends Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City where he’s at work on a doctorate in philosophy and education. His mother is Marti Wallis of Fort Yukon and his maternal...
by Doyon Foundation | Apr 21, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Keep a positive attitude and take everything one step at a time” Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient Wanda Burdick is the daughter of Irene Sadowski of Nulato and Edward Sadowski of Poland. Wanda’s maternal grandmother is Mary Amelia Demoski of Nulato and her...
by Doyon Foundation | Feb 3, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Set goals, reach out for help and take time for yourself” Linda Folger is the daughter of Bernadette Roberts and Andrew Folger of Tanana, where Linda was raised. Her maternal grandparents are the late Josephine and Lawrence Roberts of Tanana. Linda’s paternal...
by Doyon Foundation | Jan 6, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Doyon Foundation scholarships are a source of motivation” Ben Schwartz is the son of Polly Hyslop, of Northway and Tanana, and Daniel Schwartz, of Palo Alto, California. Ben’s mother is an assistant professor of Indigenous studies at the University of Alaska...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 25, 2019 | Educational Opportunities, Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Doyon is supporting my endeavor toward a career in the electrical field” A Doyon Foundation student pursuing his certificate in industrial electricity, Spencer Brown is scheduled to graduate from the Alaska Vocational Technical School (AVTEC) in June 2020. His...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 6, 2019 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“I would not have been able to reach my goals without Doyon Foundation” An undergraduate at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) scheduled to graduate with an associate degree in process technology in May 2020, Alyssa Sommer is the daughter of Fred Sommer,...
