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Deadline: April 30, 2024.
send to:
Alaska Baptist Foundation
1750 O’Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Qualifications for Applying
1. Applicant shall have a high school or equivalent diploma.
2. Applicant shall be a member of a Southern Baptist church, church plant, mission, or preaching point affiliated and in good standing with the Alaska Baptist Resource Network. (For convenience the term "church" will be used to reference entities that meet this criteria throughout this brochure and all other necessary forms)
3. Applicant shall have been a resident of Alaska for the two years prior to applying for the scholarship.
4. Applicant shall maintain Alaska residency if attending a school outside of Alaska.
Complete application package should consist of:
1. The Completed Application Form with signature.
2. The Completed church Certification Form from the “church” where the applicant is member. — The certification form must be approved by the church. Any method of authorization the church so directs under its policies is acceptable.
3. The Federal Student Aid Report (SAR/FAFSA) based on school year applying
(2024-2025. Submit the full report, not just a one page summary it will not be accepted.
¨To complete the SAR/FAFSA on the web visit (https://studentaid.gov/) . The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be visible on SAR/FAFSA
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4. Proof of Alaska Residency A Copy of at least (one) of the following documents must be provided:
I. Permanent Dividend Fund Receipt (not the application).
ii. Alaska Driver’s License
iii. Voter’s Registration ID
iv. State I.D. Card
V. Alaska Birth Certificate-for a lifelong resident
First time applicants who are already attending an approved higher education institution must also include proof that the applicants cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher.
Getting all the pieces for a complete application package can take several months, so getting an early start is recommended.
For Your Information
Approved Higher Education Institutions
1. Universities and Colleges
2. Authorized Career Vocational Training Institutions
How Many:
A maximum of 10 Scholarships will be awarded for 2024
How Much:
$2,000 per year— For Full-time status
(Reduced prorated amount for part-time status allowed)
Used For:
The funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and other education related expenses
(Note: if money is used for room and board it may be subject to tax.)
When:
Scholarships are granted annually. Notification letters will be mailed by May 31.
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DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The Alaska Baptist Foundation must receive proof of enrollment for the Fall Semester. Additionally, documentation that a Minimum GPA of 2.5 is being maintained is required.
Funds are paid to the school once enrollment for the semester is verified. An unofficial transcript from the school can meet this requirement.
The Alaska Baptist Foundation reserves the right to revise scholarship policies, qualifications, and limit the number of scholarships subject to availability of funds from the earnings of the Trust.
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