cThe Alaska Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund.
Donor Name: The Alaska Community Foundation
State: Alaska
Cities: Seward, Homer
Town: Petersburg
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
New to The Alaska Community Foundation is the Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund. Don Giles, the Former CEO of Icicle Seafoods got his start working the summers in Seward in the 1970’s and spent lots of time in Seward, Homer and Petersburg over the years. All three communities were very supportive and instrumental to the success of Icicle over the years. In speaking with Mr. Giles he stated, “I’m glad to be able to give something back to these wonderful communities There is a need and shortage of skilled vocational trade people in Alaska and hopefully this Scholarship will help jump start some young Alaskans into successful jobs and careers that are desperately needed in Alaska.”
Funding Information
Three (3) scholarships will be awarded for $5,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students located in Petersburg, Seward or the Homer communities are invited to apply for a scholarship towards their vocational education.
- Received High-school diploma or GED certificate within the past two years;
- Is a resident of the Petersburg, Seward or Homer community;
- Pursuing training, certification, or a degree in vocational or trade studies (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrician, refrigeration, IT, Heavy equipment or engine tech, culinary, welding, construction tech, office and biz tech, etc.)
- A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, or adult mentor.
For more information, visit Donald Giles Vocational Scholarship Fund.