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| SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT AWARDS TOTAL $810,661 FOR FALL TERM | |
(ANCHORAGE, AK – August 11, 2010)— The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is proud to announce that during these tough economic times; it has continued to focus on helping eligible individuals attend post-secondary educational and training institutions. Following the June 1 and June 30 deadlines, approximately 300 individuals received awards, totaling more than $800,000 for the Fall term. These awards include general semester scholarships, career upgrade grants, vocational training grants, and fellowships. “It is with an overwhelming sense of gratitude,” writes scholarship recipient Myrn McCord, “that I accept this generous scholarship. It is my prayer that I am found worthy of the trust you have placed in me.” This year a new named scholarship from the Daniel Alex Scholarship Fund was awarded for the first time. This fund was established in memory of Mr. Daniel Alex to offer post-secondary education scholarships and vocational training grants in order to encourage professional preparation for careers after high school and to enhance employment skills of eligible and qualified beneficiaries. Preference is given to students enrolled in the study of Physics, Mathematics, Business Management, and Education. Applicants must be an original enrollee of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI); Eklutna, Inc; and/or the Native Village of Eklutna and their direct lineal descendants. Another notable change, as of March 31, 2010, is that TCF no longer administers the Tyonek Native Corporation (TNC) Scholarship and Grant Program. TCF is proud to support TNC in the launch of the Tebughna Foundation. The newly-formed Tebughna Foundation provides the management and oversights for the educational scholarship and grant program for the beneficiaries of TNC. The Tebughna Foundation can be contacted at: Founded in 1982 by CIRI, The CIRI Foundation has supported educational dreams for 28 years. Contact The CIRI Foundation via phone, 1.800.764.3382 or 907.793.3575 or email tcf@thecirifoundation.org. Application information, selection criteria, and guidelines for these merit-based awards can be reviewed online at www.thecirifoundation.org. |
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| TCF'S 2010 SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! | |
The CIRI Foundation is pleased to support the educational pursuits of Our People in 2010. Click below for the 2010 Scholarship and Grant Application. Please note that the next Career Upgrade and Vocational Training Grant deadline is September 30; the next Scholarship deadline is December 1. On behalf of Eklutna Incorporated, The CIRI Foundation also offers the 2010 Eklutna, Inc. Scholarship and Grant Program application. This Program is for eligible Alaska Natives who are original enrollees or direct lineal descendants of original enrollees of Eklutna, Inc.
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The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is happy to announce that the 2009-2010 Education Resources Handbook is now available via the web. The handbook contains: preparation information to attend a post-secondary education program, financial aid opportunities, “how-to” reference materials, financial aid definitions, other educational support services at the post-secondary level. Click here to view online.
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