GRANTS
Education grants are offered for technical and vocational training.
A completed application and all required materials must be submitted by the deadline in order for an applicant to receive full consideration.
GRANT, FELLOWSHIP, AND OTHER PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRANTS
Purpose: To promote preparation for successful careers in a specialized technical skills field.
Eligibility: Original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants. Should have a high school diploma or GED; should maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average (2.0 GPA for TNC applicants); must be prepared to demonstrate the availability of employment upon completion of the training.
Amount: Up to $4,500 received during a calendar year.
CAREER UPGRADE GRANTS
Purpose: To encourage employment skills upgrades or re-entry into the job market to achieve improved job status through promotion or success in securing employment.
Eligibility: Original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants. Should have a high school diploma or GED; should maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. For applicants preparing to enter, re-enter, or upgrade in the job market upon completion of training; must be able to demonstrate the availability of employment.
Amount: Up to $4,500 received during a calendar year.
Also see
- DESIGNATED ENDOWMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
- VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT PROGRAM (NNAI, SNA, TNC, Eklutna, Inc.)