Scholarships
Scholarships Program
ASTAC awards scholarships to senior high school students and students currently enrolled in post-secondary education from our service communities. Students do not need to be a member of ASTAC to qualify.
2025 Applications are now CLOSED
Selections will be made based on meeting the criteria of eligibility. Student applicants must have a C grade average or higher with plans to enter a vocational school, junior college or four-year university, or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution.
For more information on the scholarship program or any questions please email marketing@astac.net, include ‘Scholarship Program’ in the subject line.
The Flossie Swanson and Ella Kowunna Memorial Scholarships
ASTAC is proud to offer two memorial scholarships in honor of remarkable women who helped shape ASTAC and left lasting impacts on their communities, Flossie Swanson and Ella Kowunna. Flossie Swanson of Kaktovik spent her career working in construction, security, healthcare, and eventually as a telecom technician until her retirement from ASTAC in 2016. A proud Lampe Whaling Crew member, she lived a life full of adventure, hunting, fishing, and building friendships everywhere she went. Flossie embodied the spirit of resilience and connection. Ella Kowunna of Point Hope served 27 years on ASTAC’s Board of Directors, making her the longest-serving Director in our history. Ella deeply cared about the next generation of leaders, and her legacy of hard work and dedication to the ASTAC community will always be remembered. These scholarships reflect their lifelong dedication to service, leadership, and education. We are proud to be able to help support the next generation of North Slope students in their honor.
Previous ASTAC Scholarship Awardees
Manusiu Muti, McKendree University
Brooke Singson, University of Alaska Anchorage
Toeme Brown, Iḷisaġvik College
Joe-Renz Nobleza, University of Anchorage Alaska
Sean De Guzman, University of Anchorage Alaska
Makayla Persaeus Panigeo-Pitka, University of Hawaii
Nikki Peidlow, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Gavin Wilson, Fort Lewis College
Kahlia Lane, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Braylon Battle, Texas State Technical College
Brooke Singson, University of Alaska Anchorage
Bailey O'Reilly, University of Idaho
Joe-Renz Nobleza, University of Anchorage Alaska
Sean De Guzman, University of Anchorage Alaska
Brooke Singson, University of Alaska Anchorage
Haley Sielak, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Joe-Renz Nobleza, University of Anchorage Alaska
JohnCody Hopson, Navajo Technical University
Rose Morris, University of Florida
Kiana Ortilla, University of Alaska Anchorage
Repeka Sataua, Ilisagvik College
Haley Sielak, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Esau Weiyouanna, Bethany Lutheran College
Juliana Osgood, Barrow High School
Glenn Balanza, Ilisaġvik College
Tracy Burns, Valencia College
Nichole Hank, Tikgaq School
Claire Mueller, Barrow High School
Melanie Tikluk, Harold Kaveolook School
Calvin Hall, Barrow High School