Our FAQ section may be able to answer some of your questions about the programs we offer. If you still have questions about our programs, please reach out to us by email or phone. You can find direct contact for each of our programs on our Contact page.
You must be fully registered as a Chugach shareholder or descendant to participate in the virtual cultural workshops. Note: There may be workshops require a specific blood quantum.
If a participant has violated a Nuuciq Spirit Camp rule and must leave camp, additional travel costs will be at their own expense.
Yes, there is a maximum capacity of 115 attendees per week. This includes staff, volunteers and camp participants.
Yes, travel costs are covered from the seven communities within the Chugach Region (Valdez, Cordova, Seward, Tatitlek, Chenega, Nanwalek and Port Graham) with Anchorage being a hub. If you live outside of one of the seven communities/Anchorage you must cover the travel expenses on your own to one of the communities and/or Anchorage.
No. Students who are receiving funds from other sources, may still apply for scholarship funds. CHF does send award letters to each school that states if there are any CHF funds remaining after tuition/program costs have been paid, those funds may be released to the student.
No. Students who are receiving funds from other sources, may still apply for scholarship funds. CHF does send award letters to each school that states if there are any CHF funds remaining after tuition/program costs have been paid, those funds may be released to the student.
Eligible lineal descendants or siblings of CAC or CHF board members/executives are not eligible to apply for scholarship funding through CHF. However, individuals may submit applications with CAC Shareholder Development. Please reach out to their offices at 907-563-8866, or email shareholderdevelopment@chugach.com.
To find our if you have a complete descendant registration on file, please reach out to the Chugach Alaska Corporation Shareholder Services department. 907-563-8866.
Yes. Applicants must submit a new application for each term they are planning to enroll in. Applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline.
Spouses must be a Chugach Alaska Corporation Original Shareholder or direct lineal descendant. If an individual does not meet this requirement, they are not eligible to apply for CHF scholarship programs.
Applicants who have been approved for an award can find their award details on their CHF scholarship account. Award details include award amount, award date, and check number.
No. When CHF awards a scholarship, those funds are sent directly to the school/educational institution.
Yes. Students may apply for scholarship funding during the summer terms. However, CHF has scholarship funding limits per academic year. If a student has reached the funding maximum during an academic year, they will not be eligible to receive additional scholarship funding for the summer term.
CHF scholarship programs are only available to Chugach Alaska Corporation Original Shareholders & direct lineal descendants.
Yes. Individuals may submit applications for multiple scholarship programs at one time. Example: Someone may be enrolled part-time and apply under the College scholarship program while also taking a separate vocational certificate course. In that case, they can submit another application under the Vocational scholarship program at the same time.
Yes, although you are over the age of 18 you can still apply to attend Nuuciq Spirit Camp (must be fully registered as a CAC descendant). There are a few different areas you may apply for: camp attendant (picking up/taking out the trash, help load/unload groceries, pick up/drop off attendees’ luggage, etc.), volunteer (kitchen, laundry, traditional counselor assistant, etc.), traditional counselor (teaching a culturally relevant class), and kitchen assistant (help prepare meals).