Tangirnaq Vocational Grant
Award: Up to $5,000 for two individuals per year.
Deadline: No deadline, ongoing; Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.
Purpose: To assist Tangirnaq Native Village (TNV) enrolled citizens whom have chosen to further their education through vocational training. The TNV Vocational Grant provides funding for non-degree seeking individuals enrolled in accredited vocational or technical programs and training.
Requirements: Any qualified student who is accepted to or enrolled in an accredited, or state or municipally recognized vocational school and:
- Must be enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village
- Must be Alaska Native Shareholders or Descendants of the Koniag Region.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or the equivalent.
- Demonstrate how the training will assist student in gaining employment, job security, and/or advancement.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village must complete an enrollment form and proivde required documents. For more information on enrollment, contact TNV offices at info@woodyisland.com or call (907) 486-9872.
Required Documents for Vocational Scholarship
The following documents must be submitted for consideration of this scholarship award:
- Essay: Your essay must include at least a paragraph on each of the following:
1) A brief personal and family history including how you or your family is connected to Woody Island and/or Kodiak Island.
2) What are your career goals and how will taking this class/program help you achieve them? If you are changing career paths, what makes you a good fit for this new career?
3) How will this class/program enhance your ability to find employment and/or improve current employment?
- Recent Resume with employment history and any additional education/training you've had.
- 1 Letter of Recommendation: A signed and dated letter of recommendation (LOR) should be from current/former employer, mentor or coach who knows you well and can reflect on your character and potential. The recommender should detail their relationship to you, how long they have known you, and why you would be an ideal candidate for this scholarship. Letters from immediate family members are not accepted. LOR's must be signed, dated, and not more than one year old.
- Photo: A recent headshot.
Review Process:
KEF will review all information on the vocational grant application, this will include post-training verification. KEF will provide the TNV Executive Director applications for approval.
Disbursement of Funds:
If awarded, you will be notified by email. The awarded funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s school/program and may be used for reasonable expenses in conjunction with the courses taken which the committee determines as acceptable costs. Any funds not used by the recipient will be returned.
*All vocational grants must be sent directly to the institute where training is taking place.*
2024-25 Tangirnaq Native Village Vocational Grant
Tangirnaq Vocational Grant
Award: Up to $5,000 for two individuals per year.
Deadline: No deadline, ongoing; Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.
Purpose: To assist Tangirnaq Native Village (TNV) enrolled citizens whom have chosen to further their education through vocational training. The TNV Vocational Grant provides funding for non-degree seeking individuals enrolled in accredited vocational or technical programs and training.
Requirements: Any qualified student who is accepted to or enrolled in an accredited, or state or municipally recognized vocational school and:
- Must be enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village
- Must be Alaska Native Shareholders or Descendants of the Koniag Region.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or the equivalent.
- Demonstrate how the training will assist student in gaining employment, job security, and/or advancement.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in the Tangirnaq Native Village must complete an enrollment form and proivde required documents. For more information on enrollment, contact TNV offices at info@woodyisland.com or call (907) 486-9872.
Required Documents for Vocational Scholarship
The following documents must be submitted for consideration of this scholarship award:
- Essay: Your essay must include at least a paragraph on each of the following:
1) A brief personal and family history including how you or your family is connected to Woody Island and/or Kodiak Island.
2) What are your career goals and how will taking this class/program help you achieve them? If you are changing career paths, what makes you a good fit for this new career?
3) How will this class/program enhance your ability to find employment and/or improve current employment?
- Recent Resume with employment history and any additional education/training you've had.
- 1 Letter of Recommendation: A signed and dated letter of recommendation (LOR) should be from current/former employer, mentor or coach who knows you well and can reflect on your character and potential. The recommender should detail their relationship to you, how long they have known you, and why you would be an ideal candidate for this scholarship. Letters from immediate family members are not accepted. LOR's must be signed, dated, and not more than one year old.
- Photo: A recent headshot.
Review Process:
KEF will review all information on the vocational grant application, this will include post-training verification. KEF will provide the TNV Executive Director applications for approval.
Disbursement of Funds:
If awarded, you will be notified by email. The awarded funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s school/program and may be used for reasonable expenses in conjunction with the courses taken which the committee determines as acceptable costs. Any funds not used by the recipient will be returned.
*All vocational grants must be sent directly to the institute where training is taking place.*