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Why Bother with Scholarships?
Most students and families cannot pay for college directly out of pocket. This means, students and families are looking for options to help with funding; ranging from college savings programs, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Average cost of public school: $28,840 per year*
Average cost of private school: $60,420 per year*
Includes: Tuition and fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies and personal expenses.
Below you will find links to a variety of Scholarship options for students and families to explore as you determine how to fund post-secondary education.
The above scholarship list includes a variety of scholarships that are available for students. Many of these scholarships can be applied to post-secondary training ranging from two and four year college, to vocational training. The list also identifies whether or not the scholarships are available in One Stop Scholarship database on the KPBSD website.
Letter of Recommendation
Letter of Recommendation
For many scholarships and college/university applictions students are required to provide letters of recommendation that are intended to provide insight into who you are in and outside of school. Keep in mind that the more specific the details you can give, the more personal and effective your recommendation will be. After receiving your letter of recommendation, please make sure to take time to thank your recommenders.
Scholarship Folder
A scholarship folder is used to prepare applications for several local scholarships. Although scholarship folders are not required of every student, students must submit one if they wish to compete for local scholarships that can be used to pay for any training (e.g., career/technical education, two-year, or four-year schools) after high school, depending on the requirements for each scholarship.
Click here for a link to the requirements for the scholarship folder.
Scholarship Search Engines!
Check out the following scholarship search engines! Create an account, complete a questionnaire and a list of scholarships you are eligible to apply for will be generated.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has a scholarship site where local and nationwide scholarships are linked:
You can also check the scholarship webpages of the colleges/universities/trade/vocational schools websites. They often have additional scholarships.
Where to Find Legitimate Scholarships (and Avoid Scholarship Scams)
How students can find scholarships and grants to help pay for college
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) through which 160+ participating colleges and universities provide nonresident tuition savings for Western State Students.
Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more tuition that 150 percent of that institution's resident tuition rate.
Since nonresident tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases choices for students, and minimizes the impacts of student loan debit.
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
Earn up to $28,000 for your education
The APS provides an opportunity for Alaska high school students to earn a scholarship to help cover the cost of an Alaska postsecondary education. The APS can be used at any participating college or university in Alaska, or for approved career and technical education programs in the state.
APS_Approved_Institutions_and_Programs_Updated_July_2024.pdfUA Scholars are determined at the end of a students Junior year in high school and are awarded to the top 10% based on cumulative weighted GPA. If in the top 10% at the end of their junior year, students are awarded $15,000 to use in Alaska toward the cost of attendance at any school within the University of Alaska system.
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis.
Applicants will be evaluated based on
Leadership
Academic Achievement
Community Involvement
Financial Need
These resources & materials are for supplementary support/education purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling, education, or other necessary supports. Students, parents and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.
Postings do not constitute KPBSD endorsement for or against the materials and viewpoints.
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