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Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship

Alaska Community Foundation

The Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship is a $7,500 fund provided to a graduate/soon-to-be graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska. The scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Thrope to support Alaskan students attendance to one of 15 eligible universities and colleges.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a graduate/soon-to-be graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Applicant must be an Alaska resident.
  • School:
    Applicant must be a graduate/soon-to-be graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska.
  • College:
    Applicant must be accepted and plan to enroll at one of the 15 eligible universities:Alaska Christian College Soldotna, AKAlaska Pacific University Anchorage, AKConcordia University Portland, ORCorban College Salem, ORGeorge Fox University Newberg, ORMontana Bible College -Bozeman, MTMultnomah University Portland, ORNorthwest Nazarene Nampa, IDNorthwest University Kirkland, WAPacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WASeattle Pacific University Seattle, WATrinity Lutheran College Everett, WAUniversity of Portland Portland, ORWarner Pacific College Portland, ORWhitworth University Spokane, WA
  • Miscellaneous:
    Preference is for applicants that are the first in their immediate family to pursue a post-secondary degree, although other students attending eligible universities and colleges may apply.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    The applicant must submit a personal essay.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    The application must include two letters of recommendation.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicant must also submit an Explanation of Expenses and Education and Background information.

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