****To start a new application, press Apply on the left menu in blue to start a new application
Welcome to the Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship and Natural Resource Scholarship application site
We now have a NEW scholarship for students
Natural Resources Degree: Bachelor’s degree program in the Natural Resources field that studies the science and management of resources such as fish and wildlife, forests, range and water, as well as the development of sustainable environmental policies and human dimensions of natural resources.
You will find more information in the application.
****To edit your current application, press the Log in button on the top right corner to go into your current application.
Steps to apply for the Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship:
- Submit the online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Submit required supplemental documents by January 5, 2023.
Eligibility & Requirements WCMS
New Applicants
Eligibility for New Applicants
- Ahtna Shareholders who hold at least 10 voting shares (Original, Inherited, Gifted, Class L)
- Acceptance to an accredited college or university.
New Applicant Submission Requirements
- Submit online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Provide proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits including school’s definitions of part-time/full-time status. January 5, 2023.
- Submit a one-page Reason Statement - A one-page statement where the Applicant shares their and their family’s history with Ahtna, and their future goals supporting Ahtna’s Corporation, People, and Region. Due by January 5, 2023.
Returning Applicants
Eligibility for Returning Applicants
- Must have received a previous Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship and are re-applying within 2 years.
- Must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA for the prior funded term. *if GPA is below this, apply for probationary status
Returning Applicant Submission Requirements
- Submit online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Provide proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits including school’s definitions of part-time/full-time status by January 5, 2023.
NEW****Annual Official Transcripts
- Submit official transcripts once a year by July 15 for previous funded terms by e-mailing scholarship@ahtna.net.
- If you have been funded in the past year we need to verify your grades via official transcripts once a year.
To be considered for the Natural Resource Scholarship, in the WCMS application, click on the Natural Resource Scholarship box and submit an essay detailing your goals for this degree. An in-person or Teams virtual interview will be set up upon completion of all required documents with the Scholarship Committee. For additional information please reach out to Tracy Parent 907-868-8221 or tparent@ahtna.net
Questions can be directed to Shareholder Advocates Tracy Parent (907-868-8221) or Starr Knighten (907-822-3476) or by emailing scholarship@ahtna.net.
Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship
****To start a new application, press Apply on the left menu in blue to start a new application
Welcome to the Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship and Natural Resource Scholarship application site
We now have a NEW scholarship for students
Natural Resources Degree: Bachelor’s degree program in the Natural Resources field that studies the science and management of resources such as fish and wildlife, forests, range and water, as well as the development of sustainable environmental policies and human dimensions of natural resources.
You will find more information in the application.
****To edit your current application, press the Log in button on the top right corner to go into your current application.
Steps to apply for the Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship:
- Submit the online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Submit required supplemental documents by January 5, 2023.
Eligibility & Requirements WCMS
New Applicants
Eligibility for New Applicants
- Ahtna Shareholders who hold at least 10 voting shares (Original, Inherited, Gifted, Class L)
- Acceptance to an accredited college or university.
New Applicant Submission Requirements
- Submit online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Provide proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits including school’s definitions of part-time/full-time status. January 5, 2023.
- Submit a one-page Reason Statement - A one-page statement where the Applicant shares their and their family’s history with Ahtna, and their future goals supporting Ahtna’s Corporation, People, and Region. Due by January 5, 2023.
Returning Applicants
Eligibility for Returning Applicants
- Must have received a previous Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship and are re-applying within 2 years.
- Must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA for the prior funded term. *if GPA is below this, apply for probationary status
Returning Applicant Submission Requirements
- Submit online application form by December 15, 2022.
- Provide proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits including school’s definitions of part-time/full-time status by January 5, 2023.
NEW****Annual Official Transcripts
- Submit official transcripts once a year by July 15 for previous funded terms by e-mailing scholarship@ahtna.net.
- If you have been funded in the past year we need to verify your grades via official transcripts once a year.
To be considered for the Natural Resource Scholarship, in the WCMS application, click on the Natural Resource Scholarship box and submit an essay detailing your goals for this degree. An in-person or Teams virtual interview will be set up upon completion of all required documents with the Scholarship Committee. For additional information please reach out to Tracy Parent 907-868-8221 or tparent@ahtna.net
Questions can be directed to Shareholder Advocates Tracy Parent (907-868-8221) or Starr Knighten (907-822-3476) or by emailing scholarship@ahtna.net.