ATIA Foundation Scholarships
Student Scholarship Program for High School and College Students:
Students interested in applying for an ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship must be Alaskan residents enrolled or intending to enroll in a program of study in preparation for a career in tourism. Scholarship funds, if awarded, will only be paid directly to an accredited institution on the recipient’s behalf.
TO APPLY: Submit an online application.
DEADLINE: The 2025 Foundation Student Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications through January 31, 2025
Please review our Frequently Asked Questions prior to applying.
Professional Development Scholarship Program:
The ATIA Foundation is pleased to offer a program for Alaskan residents currently employed in a travel industry-related business. The ATIA Foundation Professional Development Scholarship Program offers scholarships for individuals seeking to advance or build upon their expertise in a visitor industry-related position. Scholarships – maximum $1,000 – can be applied to registration and materials for continuing education programs such as seminars, webinars, conferences, or similar education program related to employment in Alaska’s visitor industry.
Applications for the Professional Development Scholarship Program are accepted at any time on a first-come, first-served basis.
TO APPLY: Submit an online application.
DEADLINE: Professional Development Program applications are accepted at any time on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions regarding the Foundation or either scholarship program, please email [email protected].
2024 ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship Awards
$33,500 in scholarships awarded!
Lucky Hankins, Seward: $1,000
London Moren, Talkeetna: $1,000
Mathias Speer, Healy: $1,000
Mila Lassuy, Anchorage: $1,250
Iris White, Juneau: $1,250
Caymen Kingery, Talkeetna: $1,000
ValoreeAnn Humphries, Anchorage: $2,500
Mila Lassuy, Anchorage: $2,500
Ella Strong, Eagle River: $1,500
Cody Jorgensen, Talkeetna: $1,500
Koneal Laguidao, Juneau: $2,000
funded through an endowment established in memory of Chuck West, founder of Westours and Cruise West.
Mackenzie Lam, Juneau: $1,000
Brielle VanDenter, Healy: $2,500
Mila Hargrave, Douglas: $2,500
Awarded in memory of Kris Geldaker to students pursuing a tourism or maritime-related degree
Katherine Hostetler, Anchorage: $2,500
Katrina Church-Chmielowski, Glennallen: $1,000
Cody Jorgensen, Talkeetna: $2,500
Awarded in memory of Tania Hancock to assist individuals who are passionate and tenacious in pursuing a career in tourism.
Dylan Bender, Eagle River: $2,000
Katherine Hostetler, Anchorage: $2,000
Funded through the support of Alaska Coach Tours in honor of Tim McDonnell, the former vice president of Alaska operations for Princess and Holland America Lines.
Koneal Laguidao, Juneau: $1,000