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 2024 Foundation Student Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications through Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
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].
2023 ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship Awards
$53,500 in scholarships awarded!
Dylan Bender, Eagle River, $2,000
Alexis Cramer, Eagle River, $1,000
London Moren, Talkeetna, $1,000
Kaleb Janke, Nome, $1,000
Lucy Hankins, Seward, $1,000
Corey Stickle, Healy, $2,500
Kaleb Janke, Nome, $1,500
Micaela Weihrich, Eagle River, $1,000
For students pursuing education in Business Administration
Ella Strong, Anchorage, $1,500
Through donations raised by the ATIA Anchorage Chapter
Koneal Laguidao, Juneau, $1,000
Corey Stickle, $1,000
Funded through ATIA member pledges
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $2,500
London Moren, Talkeetna, $2,500
Tamae Seto, Kodiak, $2,500
Kaleb Janke, Nome, $2,500
funded through an endowment established in memory of Chuck West, founder of Westours and Cruise West.
Hannah Moody, Ketchikan, $1,000
Alex Malouf, Ketchikan, $1,000
Melanie Randall, Healy, $2,500
Micaela Weihrich, Eagle River, $2,500
Alex Malouf, Ketchikan, $1,500
Orion Chiristian, Eagle River, $1,000
Awarded in memory of Kris Geldaker to students pursuing a tourism or maritime-related degree
Hannah Moody, Ketchikan, $2,500
Alex Malouf, Ketchikan, $1,000
Michael Pullins, Anchorage, $1,500
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $1,000
Kaleb Janke, Nome, $1,000
Tamae Seto, Kodiak, $2,000
Hannah Moody, Ketchikan, $2,000
Ella Strong, Eagle River, $1,000
London Moren, Talkeetna, $1,500
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.
Hannah Moody, Ketchikan, $1,000
Awarded in memory of Tania Hancock to assist individuals who are passionate and tenacious in pursuing a career in tourism.
Tamae Seto, Kodiak, $2,000
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $2,000
Koneal Laguidao, Juneau, $1,000