Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Educational Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
AVEC Scholarship Overview
Each year the AVEC Scholarship Committee provides several awards to support students pursuing vocational, technical, or academic programs. Scholarships are intended to help recipients gain skills and training that are relevant to employment in areas served by AVEC.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be AVEC members or live in a household with an active AVEC membership.
- The award is meant to support education or training that advances job-related skills or trade qualifications appropriate for work in communities where AVEC operates.
Purpose
These scholarships are designed to defray costs for training, certification, or degree programs that improve workforce readiness and career prospects in AVEC service areas. Learn more about career paths related to AVEC services.
Timeline
- Scholarship recipients will be announced by July.
- Scholarship funds will be disbursed in early August.
Questions to consider before applying
- Are you planning to continue your education after graduation to prepare for steady employment?
- Are you interested in returning to school for vocational training to learn a new trade or skill?
- Do you want a career that offers solid benefits?
- Do you need financial support to pursue your educational goals?
How to get more information
Speak with your school’s staff for details, or contact the AVEC Scholarship Coordinator toll-free at 1-800-478-1818 or by email at [email protected] for application instructions and program details.
Go to Scholarship Application