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 2023 Foundation Student Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications through Tuesday, January 31st, 2023.
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].
2022 ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship Awards
$52,000 in scholarships awarded!
Dylan Bender, Eagle River, $1,000
Brooks Christian, Eagle River, $2,000
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $2,500
Micaela Weihrich, Eagle River, $1,500
Micaela Weihrich, Eagle River, $1,000
For students pursuing education in Business Administration
Chloe Manderson, Anchorage, $1,500
Through donations raised by the ATIA Anchorage Chapter
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $2,500
Emma Tomeo, Denali Park, $2,500
Funded through ATIA member donations
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $5,000
Dylan Bender, Eagle River, $5,000
Emma Tomeo, Denali Park, $5,000
Rafael Bitanga, Kodiak, $5,000
funded through an endowment established in memory of Chuck West, founder of Westours and Cruise West.
Dylan Bender, Eagle River, $1,000
Carson Cowan, Ketchikan, $1,000
Orion Christian, Eagle River, $1,500
Emma Tomeo, Denali Park, $1,000
Awarded in memory of Kris Geldaker to students pursuing a tourism or maritime-related degree
Heather Reiss, Palmer, $2,500
Emma Tomeo, Denali Park, $2,500
Carson Cowan, $5,000
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.
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.
Emma Tomeo, Denali Park, $2,000